Barbie and Ken are iconic fashion dolls from the 1960s that have played a significant role in popular culture and the toy industry throughout the decades, no more so than present day with the release of the record-breaking, box-office hit Barbie Movie. Here we present a brief history of Barbie and Ken from their first release to present day.
Toy shops have seen significant changes over the decades, with the retail giants taking over the retail scene, and the rise of online-shopping. Here we take a look back on the traditional toy shops from the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and the 1980s as we aim to capture the essence of these decades, and the traditional toy shops of yesteryear.