SAN ANTONIO — What started out as a toy for girls in 1959 has become a worldwide cultural icon. Barbie has been the dream doll for billions of people. Who didn’t want to be Barbie, or Ken, growing up?

They were promised a larger-than-life, interactive Barbie Dreamhouse, an '80s-themed roller-skating party and a glittery pink day in Barbieland. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This photo provided by Mattel, Inc., shows the new Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes (T1D). | Mattel, Inc. via Associated Press ...