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2011 Holiday Barbie & Hallmark Ornaments

2011 Holiday Barbie Doll and Hallmark Barbie Christmas Ornaments

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. [...]

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Silkstone Francie Doll – Check Please – First in Series

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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 [...]

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My Favorite Barbie American Girl Reproduction

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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 [...]

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

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  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 [...]

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Halloween Barbie 2009

Here is a really scary thought – it is time to start thinking about Halloween!  And with Halloween comes Halloween Barbie.  There are two new Barbie Dolls for this Halloween. The official Barbie is Halloween Treat Barbie. She is dressed as a witch in orange and purple. There is also a Target exclusive Pink Halloween [...]

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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 Barbie as Corinne in Barbie & [...]

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New! Barbie Social Networking Site! Come Join!

About a month ago, I posted this message: Social networks are everywhere – Facebook, My Space, Twitter and now the latest trend is niche focused networks. Because of the wonderful visitors to this website and the fact that Barbie collectors are some of the nicest people on the planet, I have been thinking about starting [...]

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Are You Interested in Joining a Barbie Community Site?

Social networks are everywhere – Facebook, My Space, Twitter and now the latest trend is niche focused networks. Because of the wonderful visitors to this website and the fact that Barbie collectors are some of the nicest people on the planet, I have been thinking about starting a community site for Barbie collectors for several [...]

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Mod Party Becky Doll – First Prototype Reproduction

The Mod Party Becky Doll is the first ever Prototype Reproduction. Becky was a Francie size doll planned to be introduced into the Barbie family in 1971. The fashion booklets from that year even have the Becky name, leaving collectors to wonder for years who was Becky and why did she never appear? Mod Party [...]

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Barbie Loves Stila Celebrates Barbie’s 50th Anniversary

To celebrate Barbie’s 50th Anniversary, the makeup company Stila has released a group of “Barbie Loves Stila” Makeup Kits. Each kit is inspired by and named after a Barbie Doll and comes in a can with the doll’s picture. On the inside is the makeup needed to get that doll’s look. The limited edition kits [...]

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