Barbie turns 50 in Sydney

That iconic doll Barbie has deified the odds and all medical and biological reason to not only have the ability to stand, but to reach her 50th birthday. And to celebrate, she's headed to one of the world's most recognisable icons, the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

And what's more, she's doing it larger than ever! This time around she stands at 2.1 metres tall, and is edible. We're talking, of course, about the edible Barbie cake displayed at the Botanic Gardens First Fleet Steps in Sydney, Australia. If you live in Sydney, chances are you saw it, failing that heard about it, as news of the Barbie cake was abuzz throughout the streets.

Designed by Australian fashion designer Alex Perry, jewellery designer Stefano Canturi and hairdresser Joh Bailey in collaboration with Sweet Art bakers, Barbie attended garbed in icing. The doll accompanies a special exhibition Forever Barbie, mapping the history of the Barbie doll, displaying models of yore along with the more contemporary Barbie of the world today.

According to Mattel, Barbie's creators, a Barbie is sold every three seconds, and has kept herself constantly evolving, updating her résumé where needed, and replacing cars and pets as each one died.

Hereafter, barbie continues to celebrate her 50th year with events around the world, heading to Melbourne for the Forever Barbie exhibition in Melbourne’s Federation Square from June 26.