![]() ![]() Lilli was a blonde bombshell, a working girl who knew what she wanted and was not above using men to get it. The Lilli doll was first sold in Germany in 1955, and although it was initially sold to adults, it became popular with children who enjoyed dressing her up in outfits that were available separately. Upon her return to the United States, Handler redesigned the doll (with help from local inventor-designer Jack Ryan) and the doll was given a new name, Barbie, after Handler's daughter Barbara. The doll made its debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York City on March 9, 1959. This date is also used as Barbie's official birthday. The first Barbie doll wore a black-and-white zebra striped swimsuit and signature topknot ponytail, and was available as either a blonde or brunette. The doll was marketed as a "Teen-age Fashion Model", with her clothes created by Mattel fashion designer Charlotte Johnson. The first Barbie dolls were manufactured in Japan, with their clothes hand-stitched by Japanese homeworkers. Louis Marx and Company sued Mattel in March 1961.Īround 350,000 Barbie dolls were sold during the first year of production. After licensing Lilli, they claimed that Mattel had "infringed on Greiner & Hausser's patent for Bild-Lilli's hip joint", and also claimed that Barbie was "a direct take-off and copy" of Bild-Lilli. The company additionally claimed that Mattel "falsely and misleadingly represented itself as having originated the design". Mattel counter-claimed and the case was settled out of court in 1963. McLean.In 1964, Mattel bought Greiner & Hausser's copyright and patent rights for the Bild-Lilli doll for $21,600. We have been in negotiations and will be delighted to confirm sometime soon he will be joining us.” Scarlets general manager Jon Daniels added: “Tom is a player we have admired for some time. “He is looking for a fresh start and if he was to come to us he has the likes of Scott Williams, Hadleigh Parkes and Jonathan Davies around him and that’s what is probably exciting him to play in that backline.” ![]() “He is a young guy who has come through with a lot of talent and picked up some injuries. “He is a player who can play in more than one position, on the wing or full-back and kicks goals,” said Pivac. Meanwhile, the Scarlets are set to announce the signing of Dragons back-three player Tom Prydie. Head coach Wayne Pivac has opted to give fellow international Jonathan Davies a weekend off to recharge his batteries for the final push, while fly-half Rhys Patchell misses out because of a slight calf strain.īut with Owens, Evans, Jake Ball, Scott Williams and Gareth Davies restored to the starting line-up and Liam Williams among the replacements, the West Walians should possess far too much firepower for a Treviso side who have been notoriously poor travellers this season. Owens will pack down alongside his Wales team-mates Evans and Lee as the Scarlets continue their pursuit of a top-four spot against Treviso in Llanelli on Saturday evening (7.35). “I remember Steff Evs coming up to me in my first season asking me for an autograph at Stradey! I’m starting to feel old that those guys are now playing in the same team as me.” “I’m in a similar position now with players like Rob Evans and Samson Lee as John Davies was when I started playing. I don’t see it as pressure, that’s what happens and that’s what should happen. “Hopefully, I learnt from those boys and can now pass on some of my experience to the younger players around me at the club. I had a lot of support and advice, not just about rugby but away from the field too. I learnt a lot from those boys and played a lot of games over the years with Phil. For a season I was the youngest in the squad and John was the oldest. “The first front row I played with was Phil John and John Davies. ![]() “That feels like a long time ago now,” he recalled. Owens made his debut 11 years ago in a pre-season match against Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens and was installed as captain in 2014. Owens is hoping for a big end of the season for the Scarlets (Image: Huw Evans Picture Agency) ![]()
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