December 4, 2008
Barbie, launched in 1959, quickly became one of the all-time best selling (and most widely collected) toys. Heavily promoted on TV, over a billion of the dolls have been sold. Collectors prize the early Barbies from 1959 and the 1960s, as well as a wide range of rarities and special editions.
I always wondered if starting a hobby in my free time was a good idea, and then I remembered Ken. He was a gi… [more]
This site is all Barbie, all fashion from 1959 to 1972. Suzanne Maxwell lays out hundreds of period wardrobe choice… [more]
Barbie vinyl collectors, you've come to the right place: Janet Poff's visually stimulating gallery of Barbie vinyl… [more]
The official Mattel archive of vintage Barbie dolls and fashions from 1959 to 1975, with photos and detailed descri… [more]
Jef Beck's definitive reference site on Ken dolls, from Malibu Ken to Talking Ken to Spanish Ken. Includes the earl… [more]
Sandra Cartlidge's colorful tribute to Barbie rival Tressy and her kid sister Toots (Cricket in the U.S.), produced… [more]
This densely packed index of antique and vintage dolls claims to offer over 10,000 images of dolls from the 1800s … [more]
Rhonda Wilson's collection of 1950s dolls, organized by name (Ginny and friends, Littlest Angel and friends, etc.) … [more]
Loretta McKenzie's tribute to the charming, singing, dancing, curly haired Shirley Temple. Click 'My Dolls' on the … [more]
Stella Rajendran's fantastic collection of over 550 antique Ningyo (Japanese dolls) used in festivals, celebrations… [more]
Kaylee's extensive collection of vintage dolls from the 1930s to 90s. Click the balloons to browse. Though Kaylee s… [more]
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Times Online, UK -
How could you even contemplate launching a Barbie wedding dress - for human beings? This is Vera Wang by the way, an alumna of the Sorbonne in Paris, ...
Christian Science Monitor, MA -
... plants are like the Barbie doll I received for my 10th Christmas, which is now a vintage collectible. Not wanting to label myself as vintage or antique, ...
San Luis Obispo Tribune, CA -
"Barbie Princess Collection": Barbie in "The 12 Dancing Princesses," "Barbie as The Island Princess" and "Barbie & The Diamond Castle" are in the set. ...
Madison Messenger, VA -
Joyce says she “loves Christmas” and plans to have a family Christmas tree in the living room, decorated with her collection of Barbie and Sesame Street ...
MarketWatch -
... Fergie branded footwear, and Vera Wang Lavender Label Collection as well as Barbie, Disney and Nickelodeon character footwear for children. ...
guardian.co.uk, UK -
Toy firm Mattel, which makes Barbie, will develop the label with designers Jeremy Scott and Vera Wang. Each item in the collection has been inspired by the ...
Abilene Recorder Chronicle, KS -
“There’s nothing like seeing a big, gruff-looking, leather-clad Harley rider with Barbie Dolls strapped on his motorcycle, grinning from ear-to-ear as he ...
eTaiwan News, Taiwan -
Performances begin at 10:00 pm Rock Club's Demon of Barbie will be on stage at the Wall Live House (B1F., No.200, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Rd., Wenshan District, ...
Newton Kansan, KS -
Cheryl Hershberger invites tourgoers to see her collection of crèches and antique Christmas cards. Hershberger also has a collection of nativities from her ...
Naples Daily News, FL -
By LIANE SMITH (Contact) - Bath & body sale: Save 30 to 40 percent off entire stock of bath and body gifts, excluding Grassroots collection, ...
