All About Barbie Dolls

Becoming A Barbie Collector

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:34:42 GMT

After its tremendous launch in 1959, more and more people continued to collect Barbie dolls because of its potential future value. From young girls, teenagers up to older women who were fond of collecting dolls-especially vintage dolls-Barbie has become quite a commodity.

Barbie Tunes

Fri, 25 May 2007 06:42:36 GMT

Since the inception of the Barbie doll in the late 1950s, dolls and culture would never be the same again. More than an ordinary doll that little girls would play with, Barbie became such a success because it was able to embed itself in pop culture throughout the years.
Now, more than just dolls and doll accessories, the Barbie brand has permeated everyday items through books, video games, movies and even music.

Barbie Through The Years

Thu, 24 May 2007 10:16:22 GMT

It is said that if all the barbies that have been sold in the market since 1959 are to be placed one over the other from the head to the toe, the dolls would have circled the earth not just once or twice but seven times.

Barbie Invades The Scene

Wed, 23 May 2007 12:24:52 GMT

Targeting the "tween" market of girls, My Scene Barbie dolls promoted a trendier brand compared to the traditional Barbie by making the dolls with heavy make-ups, extra-pouty lips and stylish looks. The character's stylish wardrobe and unique personalities appeals so much to their target market that made the line quite successful.

Barbie Facts That Every Collector Should Know About

Fri, 18 May 2007 04:27:29 GMT

Stamps may be the number one collector craze in the world but in a few years, second place Barbie dolls may just take the crown. Unbeknownst to everyone, her full name is Barbie Millicent Roberts. She was named by her creator Ruth Handler after her daughter Barbara. She purportedly came from Willows, Wisconsin. She has five sisters, Skipper, Tutti, Stacie, Kelly and Krissy. The first Barbie retailed for just three dollars and sold 351,000 in its first year.

Barbie Dolls For Holidays

Wed, 16 May 2007 12:26:53 GMT

Indeed, there are seemingly countless Barbie dolls that were released to cater the collectors' demand annually. Whether you are interested in collecting Barbie created for a specific holiday or you would want to collect Barbie dolls for all seasons, occasions, and holidays, you better be aware what the are most collectible Barbie dolls to watch out for.

Barbie And The Twelve Princesses

Tue, 15 May 2007 12:47:23 GMT

Lately, the company has ventured into something new. Barbie now has a movie and can be read in books with one of the most popular entitled “ 12 Barbie Dancing Princess.” The story is not like Snow White or Cinderella but it still has family values especially with the King and the siblings. Everything from the story of Barbie and the 12 Princesses can now be brought home for the child’s enjoyment.