Collectible Designer Barbie Dolls
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Designer Collector Barbie
Although Barbie was introduced to the world in 1959, 1980 marked the beginning of the Official Barbie doll collecting era and collecting Barbie has remained hot ever since.
The designer inspired Barbie dolls available here are meant for adult collectors, not children, as there may be small pieces and accessories not intended for the smaller set to be playing with.
ANNA SUI BOHO BARBIE DOLL
Dooney and Bourke Barbie Doll
Barbie Collecting Terminology
Learn the Lingo
Barbie doll collectors should know the abbreviations for the most used doll collecting terms.This list of Barbie Collecting Terminology should help to get you started.
A/O = All Original.
HTF = Hard to find.
MIB = Mint still In its Box
MIP = Mint in Package. (unopened)
MNB = Mint No Box
NM = Near mint or excellent.
NRFB = Never Removed From Box.
OSS = Original Swim Suit.
#1 Ponytail = 1959 original Barbie®, white irises, blue liner, holes in feet, body material whitens with age.
#2 Ponytail = 1959, same as original Barbie®, but no holes in feet.
#3 Ponytail = 1960, blue irises, more gently curved eyebrows.
#4 Ponytail = 1960, new vinyl used for body that retains its color over time.
#5 Ponytail = 1961, new hair texture, hollow body that's lighter in weight.
Twist 'N Turn® Waist or TNT = Moveable waist.
Book Value = Pricing Guide value of a particular doll. (not always the price you can get)
Market Value = The price you can expect to sell a particular doll for.
BarbieSM Fan Club Exclusive = Barbie® dolls sold by Mattel and only available to members of the BarbieSM Fan Club.
Collector Edition = Barbie® dolls produced in quantities of over 35,000, that are designed for collecting and displaying.
Direct Exclusive = Barbie's® sold in the United States by Mattel through the Barbie® Collector mail catalog or the BarbieCollector.com online shop only.
Gold Label = Numbered editions of 25,000 or less.
Limited Edition = Barbie® dolls produced in quantities limited to 35,000* or less and are designed for collecting and displaying. Most dolls come in showcase packaging and include a Certificate of Authenticity.
Online Exclusive = Barbie® dolls sold by Mattel through the BarbieCollector.com online shop only.
Pink Label = An invitation to collecting, available where Barbie® dolls are sold.
Platinum Label = Numbered editions of less than 1,000 worldwide
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Designer Barbie Doll
Barbie Katiana Jimenez Designer - Limited Edition
Collectible Barbie Helpful Link List
- Official Mattel Site for the Barbie Collector
- The official Mattel site for Barbie Collector featuring a Doll Showcase including 600+ Barbie Collector dolls dating back to 1980, plus news, events, and features relating to the world of Barbie collecting.
- The New Tiers for Barbie Collectible Dolls: Pink, Silver, Gold, Platinum.
- A full explanation of the Barbie Collector tiers: Pink, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and the new Barbie doll "cake style" packaging.
- Barbie History
- BARBIE'S BEGINNING The Year: 1959 The place: The New York Toy Show.
- Inventing Barbie
- "New for '59, the BARBIE doll: A shapely teenage fashion Model! Retail price $3.00..."
Barbie was introduced at the American Toy Fair in New York City in February of 1959 by Ruth and Elliot Handler, founders of Mattel Toys.
Barbie Gold Label Collector Edition Cynthia Rowley
M.A.C. Barbie Collector Doll - MAC Cosmetics
Mattel Barbie - Hanae Mori Barbie Doll
Oscar de la Renta Barbie
Barbie Classique - Cynthia Young
Barbie - Maiko - Gold Label Edition
Barbie Couture a Portrait in Taffeta
Look Who's Blogging Barbie
- Prince William and Kate Middleton Turned Into Barbie Dolls for Wedding Anniversary
- Prince William and Kate Middleton have got immortalized as collectible dolls. Toy giant Mattel announced on Wednesday, February 15 that the company will release a Ken and Barbie version of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in April in celebration of ...
- Prince William, Kate Middleton As Barbies: Royal Couple All Dolled Up By Mattel
- That will not be the case for Prince William and Kate Middleton Barbies made by Mattel. For sure, this is a much more wholesome addition to the collection, one that is sure to become a collectible just as soon as the collector has him and her in his or ...
- Goodwill now sells online
- These are just a few examples of rare, antique or collectible items that occasionally turn up at local Goodwill stores. And when they do, buyers can bid on them through the online auction site, shopgoodwill.com. A buyer in Florida recently snatched up ...
- Cabin Fever Comic Book Convention: For 'anyone who likes to read — or doesn't'
- author Roger Stern who has written Spider-Man and Captain America for DC Comics; and illustrator Storn Cook, who specializes in paintings for collectible card sets. ? Writer Mark McCracken and artists Jamie Apgar and Andy Sullivan, of the indie comics ...
Didn't we all dream of owning one of these?
Barbie's (and my) real-life Dream Car Tee
Vintage Barbie on eBay
Designer Barbies on eBay
Designer Barbie Dolls on eBay
Barbie Doll Clothes Patterns
Collectible Designer Barbie Dolls Reader Feedback
How long have you been collecting Barbie dolls?
Shop for personalizable Barbie gifts at the official Barbie Shop at Zazzle: Barbie
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sleepyjean
Mar 15, 2011 @ 3:20 pm | delete
- I love all the info on the dolls for sale, and gorgeous T-shirt! I have a lens on my Barbie doll memories, featuring vintage Barbie stuff. Great lens, thanks.
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Arquinn
Jan 7, 2011 @ 4:00 am | delete
- nice lens, interesting especially that I love barbie dolls too! :D
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RebekahRaker
Dec 3, 2010 @ 12:22 pm | delete
- Great lens, very detailed and I too love my Barbies.
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Tiffany
Sep 28, 2009 @ 8:45 pm | delete
- LOVE Barbies! Awesome lens, 5 stars. Check out my Twilight Barbie Doll lens if you get the chance. http://www.squidoo.com/barbie-twilight-dolls
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dressupgames
Dec 1, 2008 @ 7:17 am | delete
- Great lens, I rated you 5 stars. You information is useful, and I think you may find some fun to visit my lens about Barbie Pics. A huge of barbie pics collection there ;)
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Jun 3, 2008 @ 9:34 pm | delete
- Me & my wife love Barbie! I don't know why but as a designer, I'm quite impressed with how Mattel have made Barbie a supermodel with all those unique fashion designs! My wife collects Barbie dolls and all of her merchandise and we have our own personalized Barbie checks ! I'm grateful for this site! Now, I have another option where to find Barbie merchandise and these collectible designer Barbie dolls will surely make me and my wife go crazy! Thanks, rms!
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judyoz
Nov 13, 2007 @ 3:59 am | delete
- Hi rms, love your Squidoo. I have added it to my best-antiquevintagecollectableguides-ever lens. Hope that's okay with you. Best wishes, Judy
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ShawnsBidness
Oct 23, 2007 @ 10:18 pm | delete
- What great info! I learned a lot from your lens. I'm going to be looking at some of the Barbies I have in the attic. 5 STARS!
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Christopher_Scott
Oct 1, 2007 @ 6:32 am | delete
- Never! :-)
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Mister_K
Sep 22, 2007 @ 7:06 am | delete
- Great lens!!! 5 Stars
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