Life in Plastic: A History of Barbie in Pop Culture

Barbie has had over 100 careers, and often they reflect what's happening in the world. In 2000, Mattel unveiled one of its election-year President Barbies (Hillary look-alike, right?), and there have been six military Barbies, including two for Desert Storm. Four Astronaut Barbies have been released, in 1965, 1985, 1994, and 2013.