Earth to astronaut Barbie, we have a new space collectible ... but probably not for all of the reasons Mattel intended.

This Week In History: On March 9, 1959, the Barbie doll made her first appearance at the American Toy Fair in New York City. The doll by Matell, Inc. has remained popular around the world ever since.

The world of collectors is vast, encompassing everything from coins to rare toys, and Barbie is certainly a major player. Over six decades after her debut, the iconic doll still holds immense value.

While it's only a coincidence Women's History Month and Barbie's birthday coincide, it's true that Barbie has influenced generations of girls and women since the doll first debuted on March 9 ...

Barbie collector Phylicia Brathwaite steps into The Chat with Kam to dish about her love and appreciation for the evolution ...

Small and fluffy, with large eyes and rabbit ears, Chinese-made "Baby Three dolls" became a must-have ... trade ministry ...

The toy company is celebrating the 60th anniversary of its first spacesuit-clad fashion doll with a new reproduction of Barbie Miss Astronaut. Originally sold in 1965 as an outfit accessory alone ...