Barbie's Family and Friends
Your Complete Guide to the Many Friends and Family Members of the Barbie-Verse
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Allan and Midge both appear in "Barbie." Allan, described primarily as "Ken's buddy," plays a larger role, while Midge's slightly concerning presence is played off more as a joke. She also appears to live in Skipper's house.
In real life, Midge was introduced as Barbie's best friend in 1963. Mattel eventually stopped making her, only to bring her back in 1988. Mattel also sold her in a wedding-day set with Allan and in a controversial "Happy Family" set, pictured, in which she was pregnant. Midge was eventually reintroduced as Barbie's friend, without Allan or the kids. She also appears in the "Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse" series.