Ancestors.

It's a fact that I really do love Barbie and everything that she stands for.
I do prefer the older dolls to the new ones (they are a bit OTT)

Lot's of people don't like Barbie because she is seen as an unreachable idea of perfection...
To a little girl however, she's the friend who doesn't complain when you pull her hair, change her clothes and that you'd occasionally leave naked for all to see.

She was my favorite childhood toy and I have many great memories with her.

:)