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Jamie Doll

Walking Jamie Doll was a Sears Exclusive Barbie Doll sold from 1970 to 1972. She was also available in two different gift sets – Furry Friends in 1970 & 1971 and Strollin in Style in 1972 and had two different doll cases. Read More – Jamie Dolls SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Jamie Doll", url: "http://blog.fashion-doll-guide.com/jamie-doll/"... [Read more of this review]

Fashion Queen & American Girl Vintage Barbie Reproductions Announced for Fall 2010

This week Mattel announced two more My Favorite Barbie reproductions for later this year. Fashion Queen Barbie will be available this summer with a $49.95 price tag.  It will include a reproduction of 1963’s Fashion Queen Barbie, her original gold & white swimsui, her 3 wigs and wig stand, along with a yet unnamed 1960s vintage Barbie fashion... [Read more of this review]

Barbie Dancing Doll Reproduction, Swirl Ponytail Barbie Doll

Barbie Dancing Doll Reproduction (official name “Swirl Ponytail Barbie Doll”) is a 2010 release in the My Favorite Barbie Series. The series began in 2009 in celebration of Barbie’s 50th Anniversary.  Included in the set are a reproduction Blonde 1964 Swirl Ponytail Barbie wearing her original Red Jersey Swimsuit and Dancing Doll... [Read more of this review]

Barbie Doll History, Types of Barbies

In Barbie Doll History here have been numerous Types of Barbies made in since she was first introduced in 1959. With a rare exception here and there, Barbie’s body hasn’t changed much. Some may have more moveable parts, but the size and shape remains the same. Her face however, is a different story. Read More – Barbie Doll History SHARETHIS.addEntry({... [Read more of this review]

Black Barbie Reproduction

Black Barbie Reproduction is a reissue of the first Black Barbie from 1980. Although there were other Africian American dolls in the Barbie family, including Black Francie (1967), Julia (1968), Chrisite (1968) and Brad, this was the very first first African-American Barbie doll. Read More – Black Barbie Reproduction Vintage Barbie Reproductions SHARETHIS.addEntry({... [Read more of this review]

Christie Doll, Christie Barbie Doll

The Christie Doll was introduced in 1968 with the Talking Christie Doll. She was the first African American Barbie size Doll. From 1968 to 1973 there were four vintage Christie Barbie Dolls – Talking, Twist ‘n Turn, Live Action and Malibu. The Christie Doll has continued to be sold through the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and today.   Read More... [Read more of this review]

Julia Barbie Doll, Julia Dolls

The Julia Barbie Doll was one of the first Celebrity Barbie Dolls. It was introducted in 1969. Julia was a hit TV show that ran from 1968 to 1971. Diahann Carroll played Julia Baker, a widowed single Mom and Registered Nurse, in this ground breaking role – one of the first prime time shows to feature an African American woman in a non-stereotypical... [Read more of this review]

Truly Scrumptious Doll, Truly Scrumptious Barbie

The Truly Scrumptious Doll was one of the first “celebrity” Barbie Dolls, released along with the Julia doll in 1969. The doll is based on a character of the same name from the wildly popular kids movie, Chitty, Chiity, Bang, Bang. There were two Truly Scrumptious Barbie Dolls – a “standard” one on the traditional straight... [Read more of this review]

PJ Dolls

PJ Dolls were introduced in 1969 when Barbie’s Friend Midge received a makeover and a new name. Using the same Midge face and head mold, PJ was more hip and mod than Midge. PJ had long blonde pigtails, brown eyes with blue eye shadow and wickedly long rooted eye lashes. Here is a complete list, pictures and detailed information about all of the... [Read more of this review]

TNT Barbie

TNT Barbie got a new look in 1969. Twist ‘n Turn Barbie got a new hairstyle – a shoulder length flip, arguably inspired by the hit TV show That Girl which ran from 1966 to 1971 and starred Marlo Thomas with a similar hairstyle. This Barbie is often referred to as TNT Flip or TNT Marlo or even TNT Marlo Flip. She was made from 1969 to 1971... [Read more of this review]

Stacey Dolls, Stacey Barbie Doll

Stacey Dolls were introduced in 1968, as Barbie’s new “cool” Mod friend. She hailed from the Mod Mecca of hipness – Great Britian. There were two versions – TNT (Twist ‘n Turn) and Talking Stacey. Between 1968 and 1971, there were three different TNT Stacey versions and two different Talking Staceys. She was permanently... [Read more of this review]

2009 Hallmark Barbie Christmas Ornaments

Here are the 2009 Hallmark Barbie Christmas Ornaments - Pictured above are: Barbie’s Boyfriend Ken Ornament Teen Age Fashion Model Barbie Ornament 50 Years of Fabulous! Country Club Dance Barbie Ornamen t 2009 Celebration Barbie Ornament Pictured above are: Best in Show Barbie Thumbelina Preferably Pink Barbie Barbie Ballerina ... [Read more of this review]

Vintage Barbie Doll Values – October 2009

Here are the highest priced items sold in the last month in the vintage Barbie category on eBay. This gorgeous #1 Barbie was the highest priced item sold in the Vintage Barbie category in the last 30 days.  She received 28 bids and sold for $6,100.   In addition to the Barbie Doll, she also included several vintage ensembles. Next was... [Read more of this review]

Vintage Barbie Careers – New Series for 2010

In addition to the new dolls for 2010 in the My Favorite Barbie series, Mattel has announced a new Vintage Reproduction Series for 2010. It is the Vintage Careers Series. It consists of three reproduction vintage Barbie dolls wearing ensembles (all properly accessorized, of course) that represented Barbie’s earliest careers and will be released... [Read more of this review]

More My Favorite Barbie Reproductions Announced for 2010

This week, Mattel announced that there will be three more My Favorite Barbie Vintage Reproductions – These three will be issued in December 2009. They include: Swirl Barbie Giftset - 1964 Swirl Barbie in her red bathing suit with blonde swirl ponytail.  It looks like she will be wearing her original Red Swimsuit and will come along with a reproduction... [Read more of this review]

2009 Holiday Barbie

2009 Holiday Barbie is the 21st Holiday Barbie Doll and also the Holiday Barbie for Barbie’s 50th anniversary year. She has long blonde hair with heavy eyeliner, sparkling eye shadow and dramatic chandelier earrings. Read More – 2009 Holiday Barbie #PopShop144752 table.pspsWrapper {margin:0 auto;border-collapse:collapse;width:155px;}... [Read more of this review]

Vintage Storybook Liddle Kiddles

The seven Storybook Kiddles were made in 1967 and 1968. They all feature a storybook character. They were all 3 1/2″ tall and came with 24 page illustrated storybooks and props. All of them have big blue eyes. Storybook Kiddles Vintage Liddle Kiddles Original 24 Liddle Kiddles SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Vintage Storybook Liddle Kiddles",... [Read more of this review]

Vintage Barbie as Art – The Barbie Doll Portrait Project

The same beauty and style that inspires so many of us to become Vintage Barbie Collectors has inspired Larry Torno, a professional photographer, to team with Barbie collector Frank Chross to create The Barbie Doll Portrait Project – a year-long photographic art study of collectible, vintage Barbie Dolls. Each week, for 52-weeks, a collectible... [Read more of this review]

Hello Kitty Barbie Doll (with Vintage Steffie Face Sculpt)

Have you seen the Hello Kitty Barbie Doll? Mattel used the vintage Steffie face mold for her (1971 Steffie as Miss America is pictured above) and gave her updated cat eyes! This is a 2007 pink box release that is selling for bargain prices on eBay. Although it was released as a “play doll”, I think this is a GREAT collectible Barbie,... [Read more of this review]

Supersize Barbie

Supersize Barbie – the only 18 inch Barbie doll, was first released in 1977. She had blonde hair and the new superstar face. She came wearing a silver and white satin sweetheart neckline halter bodysuit with a matching long skirt and pants, rhinestone stud earrings, a choker, a ring and included extra jewelry – rings, earrings and choker... [Read more of this review]

Vintage Barbie Bubblecut Dolls with American Girl Faces

Have you ever seen a Bubblecut with an American Girl face? They were transitional dolls, made during the transition from a side-part Bubblecut to the American Girl. The first 2 photos below are of Side Part Bubbles with AG faces, the 3rd is of a traditional Bubblecut – so you can see the difference. You can easily identify the transitional doll... [Read more of this review]