Skipper (Barbie)
Skipper Roberts is a doll created by Mattel in 1964 to be Barbie's younger sister.
| Skipper Roberts | |
|---|---|
A Skipper doll. Since 2009, Skipper has had a colored streak in her hair. | |
| First appearance | 1964 |
| Created by | Mattel |
| In-universe information | |
| Relatives | See: List of Barbie's friends and family |
Mattel redesigned Skipper in 2009, adding a purple streak to her hair and giving her a tech-savvy personality. According to her fictional biography, Skipper calls herself a gadget girl who likes computers and trying out the latest technology. In the Barbie movies, she likes to work on her photo blog.
Skipper's appearance has changed significantly since her introduction. The first Skipper doll was eight years old. She was designed as a response to requests for Barbie to have children; Mattel felt that a little sister would be a better choice instead. Skipper was later changed to a teenager, and a controversial "Growing Up Skipper" doll with growable breasts was created to demonstrate the change.