When Barbie strolled onto the world of dolls in 1959, everybody knew it will change the doll scene forever. Since Mattel introduced her, more and more girls all over the world fell in love with the most popular and lovable creation. Aside from the dolls itself, Barbie and everything about her became quite a hit to so many endeared markets'especially her long-standing relationship with Ken Carson.



UNFOLDING BARBIE AND KEN'S JOURNEY

After the introduction of Barbie in 1959, the creators of the world's most-loved doll decided to give her a companion in the form of Ken in 1961. Barbie and Ken, who was created by Ruth Handler, co-founder of Mattel, Inc. were named after the creator's daughter and son. Since their introduction as a couple, Barbie and Ken have been known to have on-and-off relationship.

The loves story of the two plastic dolls started when Barbie met Ken on the set of a TV commercial in 1961. since their first meeting, the couple has and been inseparable ever since. Through the years, the couple's fans around the world followed their "perfect" love story. Everybody hoped that the two would end up together but the possibility was thrown into flames when the two decided to part ways in 2004.

After 43 years of being together, the world's most famous couple in the doll scene has decided to end up their affair but claims it's only temporary. Like the break ups of famous couples in Hollywood, the break up of Barbie and Ken was big news.

According to Mattel vice president of Marketing Russell Arons, the plastic couple's "business manager," the break up stemmed from the fact that the couple wanted to spend quality time apart. And though their romance came to an end, the pretty ex-couple continued to friends. According to the news, the relationship ended because of the overwhelming pressure of always being scrutinized by public eye.

Others say that Ken's vague sexuality and Barbie's disproportionate figure may have finally taken their toll between the two. While other suspect that Barbie's career and popularity over Ken's must have been the real issue between their differences. But, Barbie fans insist that Ken's refusal of tying the knot with the world's most popular fashion doll might have pulled the trigger and ended up the couple's romance.

Despite the rumors spreading about the couple's break up, Mattel assures that the status of the dolls' relationship is temporary, thus, their relationship can be revived again.

One of Mattel's recent endeavors is the introduction of Barbie Fairytopia. To be able to launch the new line of doll, an animated movie was created for the Barbie Fairytopia in 2005. The movie was entitled "Barbie Fairytopia, Discover a Magical New Land." The story features Elina, a flower fairy.

The plot revolves Elina's discovery that her home of Magic Meadow has been conquered by a dreadful disorder that kills the flowers and restricts the fairies to fly. Seeking the help of Bibble, a puffball and Hue, a giant butterfly Elina attempts to find Azura, a Guardian Fairy. But, along the way, she's by the evil Laverna who wants to assume the position of the Enchantress, the known ruler of Fairytopia.

This family film was written Elise Allen and Diane Duane under the direction of Walter Martishius and co-direction of Will Lau. It featured the voices of Kelly Sheridan, Lee Tockar, Tabitha St. Germain and many more.

Presented in an above average digital animation, the movie outlined the beautiful characters, which are mythical fairies, and can entice you to buy Barbie Fairytopia dolls.

THE TRANSFORMATION OF BARBIE IN A FAIRY LAND

If you're one of those who was able to watch the movie and is looking for the hottest Barbie Fairytopia dolls and merchandise, you might want to consider these options:

1. Fairytopia Elina Doll. This doll is a replica of a miniature beautiful fairy that has a pink flower-inspired dress, rooted eyelashes and magical fiber optic light-up wings.

2. The Dandelion Doll. This doll presents one of Elina's best friends Dandelion who is dressed in a pretty yellow dress that highlights her beautiful red hair.

3. The Dahlia Doll. This is also one of Elina's best friends from that has pretty pastel skin tones and beautiful leg art.

4. The Fairytopia Elina Styling Head. This doll is themed to Elina that as a beautiful face art and long blonde hair that enables the child to braid and style to achieve multiple looks.

5. The Fairytopia Plush Bibble Doll. This features Bibble, the cute and cuddly character from the film. This comes in girl-sized plush Bibble shakes and wobbles. It also makes adorable "Bibble" sounds it is tickled on the tummy.

Other fun-filled Fairytopia dolls and toys include the Fairytopia Butterfly Vehicle, Fairytopia Azura Cottage Playset, Fairytopia Peony House Playset, Fairytopia Wildering Wood Playset, and the Fairytopia Magic Meadow Playset.