New York, New York, March, 1963 Mattels Barbie doll now has her own fashion shop, which was introduced at the New York Toy Fair by Mattel, Inc., creators of the famed Barbie doll, where Barbie, Midge, or Fashion Queen Barbie may model their latest fashions. Barbies own distinctive salon is made of sturdy, four-color lithographed chipboard. It looks just like the most elegant 5th Avenue salon. The custom-designed interior is completely furnished, down to a models entrance which opens into a backstage dressing room, and a mannequin, display case furnishings, and other realistic accessories. All features of the Barbie Fashion Shop are scaled exactly to Barbie-size.