Barbie Basics by Mattel
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Barbie Basics Black Label Collection for Adult Barbie Collectors
As its name suggests, Barbie Basic is about staple fashion. All the dolls under this series are dressed in the "basic" clothing that women usually have in their wardrobe. With additional accessory packs available for sale, collectors can have fun spicing up the dolls' looks and create their very own personalized Barbie dolls. In another word, Barbie Basics is also about the permission to play.
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All About Barbie Basics Collection #1
Everything You Need to Know
- Barbie Basics Collection 001
- Model No. 1
- Model No. 2
- Model No. 3
- Model No. 4
- Model No. 5
- Model No. 6
- Model No. 7
- Model No. 8
- Model No. 9
- Model No. 10
- Model No. 11
- Model No. 12
- Barbie Basics Accessory Pack for Collection 001
- One-Of-A-Kind (OOAK) Barbie Dolls By CDFA Designers
- The World's Most Expensive Barbie Doll Ever
- Barbie Basics Lines : Summary
- Barbie Basics Collection 1.5
- Barbie Basics Collection Red
- Barbie Basics Collection 2.0
- Essential Barbie Basics Websites
- Further Reading for Serious Collectors
- Latest Blog Posts on Barbie Basics
- Barbie Basics News on Twitter
Barbie Basics Collection 001
Interview With Mattel Designer Bill Greening
Each of the 12 dolls has a unique face sculpt that are popular in the Barbie Collector. Unlike the usual Barbie dolls, they have no names but are identified by numbers. As models, they have ModelMuse bodies which are skinner than normal Barbie dolls and every one of them strikes a different stance and arm pose. The downside is Barbie Basics dolls have immovable limbs, so their poses are pretty much fixed.
Here's an introduction of the Collection 001 by Barbie Basics designer Bill Greening.
Model No. 1
Your Favorite Barbie Doll in Little Black Dress
Barbie Basics Model #001
Amazon Price: $15.99 (as of 05/28/2012)
Model No. 01 features the Mackie face sculpt which was exclusively created for Bob Mackie's limited edition Barbie dolls since 1991. This face sculpt is the most popular among all and is used for Barbie in the main line and collector edition.
Spotted in a sleeveless little basic black dress, Model No. 01 shows off her long slim legs and gorgeous golden mane!
Barbie Basics Model #01
Model No. 2
Sophisticated Doll with Luscious Brunette Locks
Barbie Basics Model #002
Amazon Price: $79.99 (as of 05/27/2012)
Model No. 2 features the Lara face sculpt which was exclusively used for the collector line's designer Barbie dolls (such as the Versace, Vera Wang, and Diane von Furstenberg dolls). The head mold was first used for Lara, one of Barbie's friends from the Generation Girl line in 1999.
This beautiful model has peach color skin and layers of luscious brunette locks. Her attire is a slinky black mini dress with wide v-neck and three-quarter sleeves.
Barbie Basics Model #02
Model No. 3
Sexy Barbie Doll in Black Tube Dress
Barbie Collector Basics Model #03
Amazon Price: $11.00 (as of 05/28/2012)
Model No. 3 has Steffie face sculpt which is, by far, the oldest face sculpt in the line. The Steffie face sculpt was first used for Barbie's friend, Steffie, in 1971.
This model is featured in Barbie Basics Collection 001, Collection 001.5 as well as Collection Red. In this collection, she has peach skin, long, auburn hair and fitting tube mini dress.
Barbie Basics Model #03
Model No. 4
Goddess of Africa With Short Afro
Barbie Basics Model #04
Amazon Price: $22.22 (as of 05/28/2012)
Model No. 4 features the Goddess face sculpt first used in the Classical Goddess line of dolls in 2000.
She has the darkest skin tone in Collection 001. Spotted in really short cropped black hair, she wears a short, fitted mini dress with long sleeves and deep back.
Barbie Basics Model #04
Model No. 5
Exotic East Asian Barbie Doll
Barbie Basics Model #05
Amazon Price: $20.98 (as of 05/28/2012)
Dressed in sleek knee-length tube dress, Model No. 5 features the face sculpt of Kayla/Lea which is frequently used for Barbie's ethnic Asian friends and Asian-themed dolls in the collector edition.
Her straight raven black hair is done up in a stylish updo to frames her exotic ethnic features perfectly.
Barbie Basics Model #05
Model No. 6
Sassy Tan Skin Barbie Doll with the Sweetest Smile
Barbie Collector Basics Model #006
Amazon Price: $9.89 (as of 05/28/2012)
Model No. 6 has tan skin and long wavy blond hair. Her face sculpt was first used for Carnaval Barbie doll from the Dolls of the World line.
She is featured in both Barbie Basics Collection 001 and Collection 001.5. In Collection 001, she wears a stylish one-shouldered mini dress and is spotted in a sassy pose
Barbie Basics Model #06
Model No. 7
Elegant Redhead Barbie
Barbie Basics Model #07
Amazon Price: $14.95 (as of 05/28/2012)
Model No. 7 features the Aphrodite face sculpt which was first used for the 2009 Aphrodite Barbie doll
Model No. 7 has long luscious red locks and is cladded in a mini party dress with heart-shaped neckline.
Barbie Basics Model #07
Model No. 8
Stylish African-American Barbie Doll
Barbie Collector Basics Model #08
Amazon Price: $18.95 (as of 05/28/2012)
Model No. 8 features the Mbili face sculpt which was used for the doll in a series of collector's edition African-American dolls created by Bryon Lars. This face sculpt is also used in the So In Style series by Mattel.
This African-American model doll also appears in the Barbie Basic Collection Red in which she is spotted with a short Afro hairstyle. In this collection, she has long wavy mane of brunette hair with blonde highlights and dons in an aysmmetrical one-shoulder, knee-length black dress.
Barbie Basics Model #08
Model No. 9
Platinum Blond Diva New Midge
Barbie Basics Model #09
Amazon Price: $11.00 (as of 05/28/2012)
Model No. 09 features the Diva face sculpt which was first used by Barbie's bandmate of the same name in her band Barbie and the Rockers. The head mold was also used by Barbie's friend, Midge, when she reappeared in 1988.
This fair-skinned Barbie doll has super chic short platinum blond bob with bangs and wears a retro-inspired cocktail dress.
Barbie Basics Model #09
Model No. 10
Controversial African-American Barbie Doll
Barbie Basics Model #10
Amazon Price: $10.98 (as of 05/28/2012)
Model No. 10 features the Desiree face sculpt which is used for many of Barbie's African-American friends. She has African American skin tone with long and sleek black hair.
Her little black dress with plunging neckline attracted critcs from parents. As a result, Mattel modified the dress with a more conservative v-neck to replace the original controversial version.
Barbie Basics Model #10
Model No. 11
Popular Brunette Barbie Doll
Barbie Basics Model #11
Amazon Price: $14.00 (as of 05/28/2012)
Model No. 11 has the Teresa face sculpt which was used by Barbie's friend of the same name in the main line from 1992 to 2006.
She has olive skin with a short tousled bob hair style. Her little black dress features a deep-V halter neckline.
Barbie Basics Model #11
Model No. 12
Tango with A Rare Beauty
Barbie Collector Basics Model #012
Amazon Price: $17.45 (as of 05/28/2012)
Model No. 12 features the rarely-used Tango face sculpt which first appeared in the 2002 Tango Barbie and Ken giftset.
She has tan skin and a sultry mane of golden blond hair. Her little short-sleeves black dress is form-fitting and hits just above the knees.
Barbie Basics Model #12
Barbie Basics Accessory Pack for Collection 001
Personalize Your Barbie Doll
There are 4 great accessory pack in the Collection 001:
- Look No. 1 : A silver kind of urban pack
- Look No. 2 : A gleaning gold pack
- Look No. 3 : A really bright '80s pack
- Look No. 4 : A glamorous evening pack
One-Of-A-Kind (OOAK) Barbie Dolls By CDFA Designers
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As part of the promotion campaign for Barbie Basics, 12 designers from CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) were invited to give the Barbie Basics dolls a new look. These OOAK designer Barbie dolls were subsequently auction in eBay and the proceeds were used to support CFDA educational initiatives and scholarship programs.
The 12 CDFA designers are:
- Kate Spade (represented by Deborah Lloyd)
- Tory Burch
- Alexis Bittar
- Albertus Swanepoel
- Monica Botkier
- Rachel Roy
- Devi Kroell
- Subversive Jewelry
- Betsey Johnson
- Isaac Mizrahi
- Phillip Crangi
- Lorraine Schwartz
Alternatively, you may click here to take a look at the OOAK Barbie dolls at eBay
The World's Most Expensive Barbie Doll Ever
With her custom-made diamond choker that has a rare pink diamond centerpiece, the doll was valued at AUD600,000.
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Barbie Basics Lines : Summary
Existing and Upcoming
Theme: Little Black Dress
Features 12 dolls (Model No. 1 - 12) in little black dresses and 4 accessory packs
Barbie Basics Collection 001.5 : (Fall 2010)
Theme: Kiss of Pink
Features 4 dolls (Model No. 1, 3, 6 and 13) in little black dress with pink ascent and 2 accessory packs
Barbie Basics Collection Red : (Target exclusive)
Theme: Red
Features 3 dolls (Model No. 1, 3 and 8) and 1 accessory packs
Barbie Basics Collection 002 : (Spring 2011)
Theme: Jeans
Features 15 dolls (9 Barbies and 3 Kens) and 4 accessory packs (4 for the ladies and 1 for the men)
Barbie Basics Collection 1.5
Kiss of Pink
Barbie Basics Collection Red
Target-Exclusive
Barbie Basics Collection 2.0
Casual Jeans
Essential Barbie Basics Websites
Useful Link List
- Barbie Basics Official Website
- The official website for Barbie Basics by Mattel
- Barbie Basic Gallery
- A gallery of full Barbie Basics collection from BarbieCollector.com by Mattel
- Wikipedia - Barbie Basics
- Barbie Basics page on Wikipedia
- Barbie Basics on Flickr
- Photos from Barbie Basics community on Flickr
Further Reading for Serious Collectors
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Latest Blog Posts on Barbie Basics
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