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Entries from January 2007

Limited Edition Barbies – A Pain or Pleasure to Collectors?

January 30th, 2007 · No Comments

Limited edition Barbies are to Barbie collectors what a rare bottle of wine is to a wine collector: a wonderful find!  After all, limited editions Barbies are the lifeblood that pulses through the veins of the Barbie collecting body.  Sure, you have many collectors who may collect vintage dolls, while others specialize in themed collections, [...]

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Knocking the Health Hazard Barbie Myth

January 30th, 2007 · No Comments

If you are a proud doll collector who counts some old and maybe even rare treasures in your collection, you have probably been extremely diligent of conserving your treasures.  They are the pride and joy of your displays and not a visitor enter your home that is not treated to a glimpse at these wonderful [...]

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The Infamous Barbie Green Ear Syndrome

January 28th, 2007 · No Comments

You are an ardent Barbie collector and you number a fair amount of vintage dolls in your collection.  They are your pride and joy and you love to display them frequently.  Lovingly you keep them safe from dust, direct sunlight, moisture, and excessive heat or cold.  You probably have invested in a specialized display cabinet, [...]

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Highlights of the Fashion Fever, the Latest Barbie Debut

January 28th, 2007 · No Comments

What would Barbie be, if not on the forefront of style and fashion?  For this reason, it is not surprising that the year 2005 saw the advent of the Fashion Fever Barbie.  Clad in the latest styles, and even hinting at coming runway sensations, this collection of dolls models a large number of accessories in [...]

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Highlights of the Barbie Fashion Line

January 27th, 2007 · No Comments

The dolls in the following collections represent Barbie at her finest with their chic styles, fashionable hairstyles and perfectly accented accessories.
Modern Circle Collection-
This collection is filled with dolls dressed in ultra chic sophisticated clothing. Trendy and hip accessories accompany each doll to complete their look. In this collection, the dolls you will find are: 1 [...]

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Helpful Hints for Displaying your Barbies to their Best Advantage

January 26th, 2007 · No Comments

Unless you are a little girl who simply enjoys her Barbies as playthings, you will most likely want to display the pieces of your doll collection. After all, no collector worth her or his salt will want to keep these treasures stored up in a locked box inside an attic or basement, where the dolls [...]

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The Fantasy Collection – Fun Facts and Highlights about this Barbie Line

January 25th, 2007 · No Comments

The fantasy collection of Barbie dolls includes angels, goddesses and fairies. Under each category is a group of breathtaking collectable dolls.
A Garden of flowers collection- Rose Barbie doll represents this category. She comes dressed in a pink taffeta gown, with rose motif details. Jewelry is not forgotten as she wears a faux pearl choker and [...]

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Telling Differences between the Different Vintage Ponytail Barbies

January 25th, 2007 · No Comments

Do your display shelves hold a number of Ponytail Barbie dolls?  If so, the odds are very good that you may actually have a small fortune on display! It is interesting to note that there are six different styles of Ponytail Barbies that have been manufactured; each has its unique characteristics and charms, and collectors [...]

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Glamour Gal – Highlights of the Badgley Mischka Barbie Doll

January 25th, 2007 · No Comments

Mark Badgley and James Mischka are two of the world’s top fashion designers. They have been creating beautiful clothing for the contemporary woman since they formed the Badgley Mischka Company back in 1988. The world of design has been enthralled with their stylish visuals and elegant fashion philosophy ever since they emerged on the fashion [...]

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Storage Tips for Vintage Barbie Collectors

January 24th, 2007 · No Comments

Any vintage Barbie collector will know that proper storage of their beloved dolls is of the utmost importance. After all, if you are collecting for profit, you will want to keep your investment in mint condition.  Even if you are simply collecting as hobby or for fun, you will want to store your Barbie dolls [...]

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