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Jason Wu – From Barbie to First Lady

  Jason Wu, who designed First Lady Michelle Obama’s Inagural Gown, is a “new name” in fashion and everyone is talking about the up & coming designer. Most “hard core” Barbie collectors are very familiar with the name Jason Wu and have been for over a decade. Jason Wu started designing and customizing Barbie Dolls [...]

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Mod Barbie Doll Values – December 2008

Here are the highest priced Mod Barbie Doll sold in the last month in the vintage Barbie category on eBay. This 1971 NRFB Hair Happenin’s Barbie was the highest priced Mod Barbie Doll sold in the last 30 days.  It sold for a “Buy It Now” of $1,250. Another NRFB Hair Happenin’s Barbie was also [...]

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Vintage Barbie Doll Values – December 2008

Here are the highest priced items sold in the last month in the vintage Barbie category on eBay.  Early Vintage Barbie Ponytail Dolls absolutely dominated this month! This #1 Brunette Ponytail Barbie was listed for $7,500 and sold for a “Best Offer” of $6,950. This Blonde #1 Vintage Ponytail Barbie received 24 bids and sold [...]

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Vintage Barbie Clothing Values – November 2008

Wow! What an exciting 30 days for Vintage Barbie collecting! The last month’s highest sellers are filled with rare Japanese market exclusives AND the entire Braniff collection NRFB! Here are the highest priced clothing item sold in the last month in the vintage Barbie category on eBay. The top selling Vintage Barbie Clothing was this [...]

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Mattel Announces Vintage Reproductions to Celebrate Barbie’s 50th Anniversary!

Barbie turns 50 in 2009 and it looks like Mattel is going all out for a celebration!  A large group of Vintage Reproductions will be issued beginning in December 2008.  Here is a list of the dolls – the price point is expected to be around $45. Vintage Reproductions: 1959 Ponytail Barbie Reproduction – wearing [...]

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Barbie’s Mighty Fine Apparel Deal

Mattel is partnering with Mighty Fine on three distinct collections of Barbie apparel under its Mighty Fine, Public Library, and Doe brands. The line of Ts, knit tops, and fleece is targeted at juniors and adults and arrives on shelves at boutiques and specialty and department stores in the fall. Mighty Fine and Doe will [...]

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FAO Schwarz to Open Custom Barbie Boutique

FAO Schwarz will open a section Friday in its flagship Fifth Avenue store in New York that will allow shoppers to customize their own Barbie dolls, Mattel Inc. said. The “styled by me Barbie” boutique will be about 1,500 square feet with two large doll-styling stations and eight touch screens that will allow customers to [...]

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Mattel launches make-up brand for young girls with Bonne Bell

Mattel’s Barbie Girls is partnering with cosmetics brand Bonne Bell to launch a new beauty and make-up brand aimed at young girls. The move follows the toy company’s “adult-oriented” partnership with Estée Lauder Company’s MAC Cosmetics to pioneer its Spring 2007 Barbie Loves MAC collection. The deal with Bonne Bell will take shape in 2008 [...]

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Barbie for the Digital Age

Mattel is on a mission to make sure Barbie does not miss out on the digital revolution. The toymaker is introducing a “Barbie Girl” that doubles as an MP3 player that unlocks new places in a virtual Barbie world and which can be dressed up with the help of $10 accessory kits in the real [...]

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Barbie Loves M·A·C Spring Makeup Collection

In a limited edition collection for Spring 2007, M·A·C pays a pink tribute to Barbie in Barbie Loves M·A·C This Spring, Barbie is hip, happening and all-M·A·C with a modern rebel attitude and fashionable indie style. On lips, cheeks, eyes and skin, Barbie Loves M·A·C, is a limited edition colour collection specially created for all [...]

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