Doll Collecting 101: Vintage Barbie Dolls & Reproductions
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Vintage Barbie Dolls & Reproductions
Collecting vintage Barbie dolls is a hobby enjoyed by many women all around the world. From the striking looks of the doll to the nostalgia of the outfits, vintage Barbie dolls are prized by doll collectors.
Due to the increasing prices of the vintage dolls and demand by collector's, Mattel has released many reproductions of these original Barbie dolls and outfits. This lens will take a look at some of the original vintage Barbie dolls and the reproductions they have inspired.
This lens is part of my Doll Collecting 101 series.
Due to the increasing prices of the vintage dolls and demand by collector's, Mattel has released many reproductions of these original Barbie dolls and outfits. This lens will take a look at some of the original vintage Barbie dolls and the reproductions they have inspired.
This lens is part of my Doll Collecting 101 series.
Find Out More About Collecting Dolls at Doll Collecting 101
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Vintage Barbies
Barbie 101 - 7 things to look out for when buying a vintage Barbie dollA list of the top seven things to look out for when buying an antique Barbie doll.
What is a Color Magic Barbie? The colorful history of the Color Magic Barbie doll (with slideshow)
In 1966, Mattel issued one of the most interesting Barbie dolls ever made, the Color Magic Barbie Doll. This intriguing doll came with a color changing solution which changed the color of both the doll's hair and swimsuit. These Color Magic dolls came in two basic hair colors.
Doll Collecting 101: Who is Barbie? Barbie Millicent Roberts - teenage fashion model by Mattel
Barbie doll, the "Teen-age Fashion Model," made her first appearance at Toy Fair in 1959.
Doll Collecting 101: What is a Bubble Cut Barbie Doll? (with video & slideshow)
Produced from 1961 through 1967, Bubble Cut Barbie dolls sported the 2nd hair style Barbie got following her famous ponytail.
2009 marks Barbie Doll's 50th anniversary: collectors celebrate Barbie's 50th birthday
Barbie doll turned 50 this year. The much maligned vinyl doll has been one of the most popular toys since she appeared in March 9 of 1959. The first issue of the doll - issued as both a blond and a brunette ponytail - was a little strange looking with her high eyebrows and white eyes, and Barbie was not received with much initial enthusiasm.
"Barbie: A Rare Beauty" by Sandi Holder is eye candy for doll collectors
Barbie: A Rare Beauty by Sandi Holder is a book of delicious eye candy for lovers of the most popular dolls in the world - Barbie.
Bubblecut Barbie Doll Commercial
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Reproduction Barbie Dolls
Mattel has release a long list of reproduction Barbie dolls in the likeness of favorite vintage Barbie dolls and outfits. I will be adding more reproduction Barbie photos and articles soon.Barbie Learns to Cook! Barbie Learns to Cook doll, outfit, and Easy As Pie cookbook
In 1965, Mattel released a dress called "Barbie Learns to Cook," but instead of the blue gingham dress and apron Barbie wore on the cover of the Easy as Pie Cookbook, Mattel opted for a pretty, colorful "Barbie" print shirtdress which featured flowers and the word "Barbie" in a repeat pattern.
Barbie Learns to Cook Doll
Barbie Doll Learns To Cook (Gold Label) - Blonde
Amazon Price: $104.95 (as of 05/30/2012)
This is the reproduction Barbie Learns to Cook doll pictured above
Barbie & Skipper Masquerade
Trick or treat? Halloween Barbie dolls from 1963 to present (with Barbie Halloween slideshow)Most people have seen Halloween Barbie dolls peering down at them from the shelves of grocery stores and Target. The first modern Barbie Halloween set was the Barbie & Kelly Halloween gift set Target put out in 1997, but did you know the first time Barbie donned a Halloween costume was in 1963?
In this photo you can see Barbie and her little sister Skipper wearing their matching versions of the vintage Barbie costume, Masquerade.
Click the link above for the full article and slide show of Halloween Barbie Dolls, past and present!
Doll Collecting Articles
Barbie Conventions & Events
Post your event in the Guestbook
From time to time, I will list some coming doll events. Feel free to share your doll event in the Guestbook at the bottom of this lens.Past EventsBarbie Doll Through the Decades event celebrates Barbie's 50th birthday (with slideshow)
Barbie doll through the decades - celebrating Barbie's 50th anniversary in Nashville
On March 9, 1959, Mattel introduced an 11 1/2 inch doll to the world, and the Barbie craze was born. This year Barbie turned 50, and in honor of the occasion, the Belle Meade Plantation Belles Doll Club in Nashville is hosting a display of Barbie dolls from the past 5 decades on September 3 in Nashville.
2009 marks Barbie Doll's 50th anniversary - local doll club celebrates Barbie's 50th birthday
Barbie doll turned 50 this year. The much maligned vinyl doll has been one of the most popular toys since she appeared in March 9 of 1959.
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blackspanielgallery
Feb 3, 2012 @ 6:48 pm | delete
- Nice lens
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Helene-Malmsio
Apr 6, 2011 @ 11:42 am | delete
- I had one of these (blonde) Barbie dolls when they first came out in the late 50's!
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hayleylou
Oct 15, 2009 @ 3:42 pm | delete
- I love Barbie, I didn't realise that there were people out there who collect Barbie dolls or that there were so many of them to collect, great lens, 5 stars
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Belle Meade Plantation Belles
Belle Meade Plantation Belles Barbie Doll Club, Nashville, Tennessee
The Belle Meade Plantation Belles Barbie Doll Club, meets the first Thursday of every month at the Bellevue Shoneys in Nashville, Tennessee, at 7PM.
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