Taishan Doll Industry Cultural Museum Introduction
The promotion of doll culture industry in Taishan is closely related to the industrial and living history of Taishan in the 1950s. In 1967, the Meining factory, which manufactured Barbie dolls, was established in Taishan, thereby establishing the impression that "Taishan equals doll manufacturing." The Meining dolls have accompanied Taishan throughout its history. During the era of OEM production in Taiwan, the globally renowned toy company "Mattel" also set up a factory in Taishan. The entire process of producing, packaging, and exporting Barbie dolls was completed in Taishan until 1987. Later, in 2004, the Taishan Doll Industry Cultural Museum was established to showcase the history of the Meining factory and the transformation of Taishan's industry, displaying Barbie dolls and related artifacts, as well as representative collectible dolls from various countries including Europe, the United States, Japan, and Russia. Each doll outfit design incorporates traditional clothing features along with innovative fashion elements, making it worth a visit to the museum.
