Here it is almost Halloween and we haven’t talked about 2011 Holiday Barbie & Hallmark Ornaments yet!   Apologies for slipping down on the job…

This years Holiday Barbie is so gorgeous – it was designed by Robert Best and I think it is one of the most elegant and sophisticated Holiday Dolls to date. I also realized that this is the 24th year that Mattel has done a Holiday Barbie and it makes me excited hoping there is something wonderful planned for next year’s 25th Anniversary doll!

You can read all about this year’s doll here – 2011 Holiday Barbie Doll

For the holidays, we also have 11 new Hallmark Barbie ornaments. They look really great and are a good blend of old (vintage) and new.

Here is the list:
2011 Holiday Barbie – matches the 2011 Holiday Barbie Doll
Campus Sweetheart – Vintage Reproduction of Campus Sweetheart #1616 (1965) & 2008 Campus Sweetheart Reproduction
Brunette Bubble Cut – Vintage Reproduction of 2009 50th Anniversary Brunette Bubblecut Reproduction & 1962 Brunette Bubble Cut Barbie
Campus Hero Ken – From Vintage Ken Doll & Campus Hero #770 (1961 – 1964)
Ravishing in Rouge - 2001 Ravishing in Rouge Barbie Silkstone Barbie
Tribute Barbie - Barbie Tribute 10th Anniversay Silkstone Barbie
Happy Birthday Ken Barbie Ornament - in honor of Ken’s 50th birthday / anniversary
Spotlight on Shoes – Annual Shoe / Shopping Ornament
Barbie as Blair in Barbie Princess Charm School – this year’s Barbie holiday DVD
Rockin’ Barbie – Barbie with a Guitar
Prima Ballerina Barbie – 2009 Special Edition Prima Ballerina  Silkstone Barbie

You can see the individual pictures here – Barbie Hallmark Christmas Ornaments

Related Pages:

Holiday Barbie Dolls The first Holiday Barbie was made in 1988. For many of us, it just wouldn’t be Christmas without Barbie. Includes pictures and descriptions of all of the Holiday Barbies made so far…[Read More]

Barbie Hallmark Christmas Ornaments In 1993, Barbie Hallmark Ornaments entered the market. Hallmark has made Barbie ornaments every year since then and well over 100 ornaments have been produced. Includes a list of all the Barbie Hallmark Ornaments made so far along with pictures and descriptions…[Read More]

2011 has been a sad year for collectors and lovers of Vintage Barbie Doll Reproductions. After several years of outstanding repros, this year there are sadly none. The one bright spot is about to hit the market.

The Silkstone Francie doll is scheduled to be released by Mattel August 1. This is reported to be the first in a Francie series, with the second to be a Barbie Collectors Club exclusive, to be offered later this year.

The first Silkstone Francie is called Check Please. Francie is wearing a mod red and white checked suit (with a jacket, mini-skirt and belt) and hat and has a white blouse, hose and handbag. She is wearing red and white shoes and has a black puppy on a leash. It is a dealer exclusive – meaning it will not be available at the mass market stores.

As the doll hasn’t shipped yet, I can’t wait to see it in person.

This is the only info Mattel has released about her:

Francie® Fairchild is Barbie® doll’s fun and fabulous cousin. Fresh as a daisy and fancy free, she’s finally back, dressed in a smashing mini-skirt suit and matching hat in striking red and white check! We’ve missed her whimsical style and now, for the first time ever, Francie® sports a Silkstone® body—so MODern!

Silkstone Francie is available to preorder now:

Vintage Francie Dolls - Francie was introduced in 1966, she was Vintage Barbie Dolls’s mod cousin and was the first doll with real eyelashes. She had a slimmer “teenage” figure. In 1967 Francie’s same size friend Casey was introduced along with the supermodel Twiggy – the first celebrity doll in the Barbie family. Includes pictures and descriptions of Francie, Casey and Twiggy dolls and clothing…[Read More]

Vintage Barbie Reproductions are among some of the most popular and successful Collectable Barbie Dolls. Mattel issued the first Vintage Reproductions in 1994 to celebrate Barbie’s 35th birthday. Includes pictures and descriptions of all of the Vintage Barbie Doll Reissues and Reproductions…[Read More]

Silkstone Barbie Dolls were introduced in 2000 and have become very popular with collectors. They are also known as Fashion Model Barbie dolls and Lingerie Model Barbie dolls. …[Read More]

Here are the highest priced items sold in the last month in the vintage Barbie category on eBay.

This beautiful, blonde #1 Vintage Barbie Doll was the highest priced Vintage Barbie over the last 30 days.    The seller stated in the description that her Mother purchased the doll at a doll show in the 1970s.    She included her original swimsuit, box, earrings and shoes.

She received 35 bids and sold for $5650.55.  I was thinking that Vintage Barbie Doll Values are dclining, because about 10 or 12 years ago, this doll would have sold for $10,000 to $15,000.  However a similar Barbie doll sold in October 2009 for $4400.

The second highest priced Vintage Barbie was this gorgeous brunette #1 Barbie Doll.  She is all original.  The seller states that she purchased her from the original owner over 10 years ago.

She came with a reproduction stand and box and her original swimsuit, sunglasses, black open toe heels and earrings.  She received 40 bids and sold for $5,300.00

The third highest priced, was another blonde #1 Barbie Doll.    She came wearing her original black & white stripe zebra swimsuit and sunglasses.

She sold for a “Buy It Now” of $5,000.

Tied for third highest, yet another Ponytail Barbie Doll, this one a #2 Brunette.  She also came with her original suit, earrings, shoes, and sunglasses and also sold “Buy It Now” for $5,000.

Next was a Restored #1 Brunette Ponytail Barbie.  She sold “Buy It Now” for $4299.95

Yet another Blonde #1 Ponytail Barbie was next.  This one sold for $3050 after receiving 28 bids.  She had very slight “green ear”.

The first non ponytail on the top sellers list was a 1950s Bild Lilli – the German precurser to Barbie.  Lilli sold “Buy It Now’ for $2,800.

#8 is another blonde #1 ponytail.  This one sold for for $2799 “Buy It Now”.  Included were her original zebra striped swimsuit along with Gay Parisienne ensemble.

Ninth was this brunette Japanese Pink Skin Sidepart American Girl.   She came along with two ensembles and sold for a “Buy It Now” of $2500.

Rounding out the top ten was another brunette Japanese Pink Skin Sidepart American Girl.  This one received 6 bids and sold for $2498.01

Related Pages:

Vintage Barbie Dolls
Vintage Barbie Ponytail Comparison Guide
#1 and #2 Vintage Barbie Ponytail Dolls (1959)
Vintage American Girl Barbie Doll

See all current Vintage Barbie Listings on eBay

Valentine Barbie Dolls are fun and relatively inexpensive to collect. The first official Valentine Barbie was the B Mine, released in 1993. There have been both pink box/grocery store Valentine’s dolls, as well as Target and Hallmark exclusives.

Read More – Valentine Barbie Dolls

Mattel made two different Miss America Dolls using Barbie’s Body and the Steffie head mold.

Walk Lively Miss America was sold in 1972 and 1973 and Quick Curl Miss America from 1973 to 1976. Walk Lively was also sold by Kelloggs as a mail in offer (for three dollars!) and there were three Miss America ensembles sold in 1972.

The dolls are much easier to find than the ensembles!

Read More – Miss America Dolls

Related Pages:

Vintage Barbie Clothing 1971 and 1972

Mod Barbie Dolls – A detailed chronological history of the Mod Era Barbie Dolls from 1967 to 1972, including Jamie and Truly Scrumptious Barbie Dolls. Each doll has its own page with pictures and detailed information…[Read More]

Steffie

Barbie’s Friend Steffie was introduced in 1972. The Steffie doll head mold is still in use today and is one of the most popular Barbie faces ever produced. There were only three Steffie dolls and all three were released in 1972, but there have been many since using her face!

Barbie’s Friend Steffie Doll was introduced in 1972. The Steffie head mold is still in use today and is one of the most popular Barbie faces ever produced. There were only three Steffie dolls and all three were released in 1972.

Read More – Steffie Dolls

2010 Holiday Barbie Doll is wearing an elegant red and white gown with gold trim.

The Caucasian version has the Mackie face sculpt and long blonde hair, while the African American Barbie has the Goddess face sculpt and long dark hair.

(For more info on Barbie Doll face sculpts see Barbie Doll History.)

Read More - 2010 Holiday Barbie

The best price I found is at Amazon (currently a pre-order) – $40.95 with Free Shipping.

Related Pages -

Holiday Barbie Dolls The first Holiday Barbie was made in 1988. For many of us, it just wouldn’t be Christmas without Barbie. Includes pictures and descriptions of all of the Holiday Barbies made so far…[Read More]

Barbie Hallmark Christmas Ornaments In 1993, Barbie Hallmark Ornaments entered the market. Hallmark has made Barbie ornaments every year since then and well over 100 ornaments have been produced. Includes a list of all the Barbie Hallmark Ornaments made so far along with pictures and descriptions…[Read More]

Here are the 2010 Hallmark Barbie Christmas Ornaments:
(Pictured Above from left to right)
Celebration Barbie – 2010 Holiday Barbie (Based on 2010 Holiday Barbie Doll) – Available in October
It’s All About The Shoes! Barbie Shoe Tree Ornament – Available in July
A Fashion Fairytale Barbie Ornament – Available in October
Friday Night Date Vintage Reproduction Barbie Ornament (Based on Vintage Barbie Friday Night Date #979 (1960-1964) ) – Available in July

(Pictured Below from left to right)
Barbie Prima In Pink Ballerina Ornament – Available in July
Movie Mixer Silkstone Barbie Ornament – Available in July
A Posh Pair Barbie Ornament – Available in October
SuperStar Ken Ornament (From Toy Story 3) – Hallmark Gold Crown Exclusive – Available in October

The My Favorite Barbie American Girl Reproduction was released in June 2010. The Barbie doll is a reproduction of the 1965 American Girl Barbie. In addition to the American Girl’s original One piece Turquoise Striped Swimsuit and Turquoise Open Toe Heel shoes, this My Favorite Barbie also includes a reissue of the ensemble Matinee Fashion #1640 (1965).

Read More – My Favorite Barbie American Girl Reproduction

Related Pages – Vintage American Girl Barbie Doll

Vintage Barbie Reproductions are among some of the most popular and successful Collectable Barbie Dolls. Mattel issued the first Vintage Reproductions in 1994 to celebrate Barbie’s 35th birthday.

My Favorite Barbie Fashion Queen Reproduction was released in June 2010. This is a faithful reproduction of the 1963 Vintage Fashion Queen Barbie Doll. It includes a reproduction of the original white and gold striped lame strapless swimsuit and turban, white open toe shoes and her three wigs and her wig stand.

Read More – Fashion Queen Reproduction

Related Pages – Vintage Barbie Fashion Queen Dolls

Vintage Barbie Reproductions are among some of the most popular and successful Collectable Barbie Dolls. Mattel issued the first Vintage Reproductions in 1994 to celebrate Barbie’s 35th birthday.