Simone in 2005, but with the Summer face sculpt. Nichelle Williams: Barbie's friend from New York City, who enjoyed modeling. Ana/Marissa Suarez: Barbie's friend from Mexico City, who enjoyed swimming and track and field. Chelsie Peterson: Barbie's friend from London, who enjoyed songwriting. Lara/Marie Morelli-Strauss: Barbie's friend from Paris, who enjoyed fine arts. Mari/Mariko Nakano: Barbie's friend from Tokyo, who enjoyed video games. Blaine Gordon: Barbie's friend from New York City, who enjoyed spinning. Miscellaneous Barbie Loves Benetton (2004-2005): A group of girls from around the world, named after the Benetton design company. Isla Filipina (2000s): A spinoff similar to Shani, but aimed at Filipinos. Friends of family Skipper's friends Skooter (1965–1968, 1975–1976): Skipper's first female friend. Ricky (1965–1967): Skipper's first male friend (sometimes referred to as Skipper's first "boyfriend"). Fluff (1971–1972): Skipper's playmate. Tiff (1972–1973): Skipper's tomboy friend. Ginger (1975): Friend of "Growing Up Skipper". Scott (1980): Skipper's boyfriend Courtney (1989–2018): Skipper's best friend. Kevin (1990–1995): Skipper's cool teen boyfriend. Nikki (1997–2001): Skipper's first African-American friend. Stacie's friends Janet (1994–2006): An African-American character doll Whitney (1994–2006): Stacie's other doll friend, usually having Red hair but has been seen with Brown. She was usually released with a pair of seeing glasses. Lila Hadley (2004-2008): Midge Hadley Sherwood's little sister, Lila, Janet, and Stacie were a part of the Wee 3 Friends line. She had red hair. Kelly's/Chelsea's friends Tommy (1997): Ken's little brother. Melody Hadley (1996): Also used for a Heart Family cousin in 1988; named Susie in Europe; Midge's sister Lorena (1996) Jenny (1996) Chelsie (1995) Keeya (1998) Marisa (1998) Deidre (1998): Christie's sister Dallin (1998) Camdyn (1999) Maria (1999) Tamika (1999) Nia (1999): Used for a friend of Barbie's in 1990. Kayla (1999, 2007): Also used for an adult character in the 1990s and 2000s. Liana (1999) Desiree (1999) Belinda (1999): Also used for a friend of Barbie's in 1988. Nikki (2001): Also used for a friend of Skipper's in 1997 and currently a friend of Barbie. Ryan (2001): Became part of the Happy Family Show in 2010; also used for Raquelle's brother and Barbie's friend in 2013 for "Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse". Kerstie (2003) Gia (2006) Tori (2007): Also used for a friend of Barbie's in 1999. Miranda (2007) Whitney: Also used for a friend of Barbie's in the 1980s and for a friend of Stacie. Becky: Also used for a friend of Barbie's in 1997