50th Anniversary Barbie
As the popularity of the Barbie doll continues to perform to celebrate 50 years of collection of Barbie dolls are also gaining in popularity. Here’s a quick rundown through time into the world of collecting Barbies.
Doll collectors have loved collecting Vintage Barbie dolls since the 70s. The reason for this is because until about 1967, Mattel produced a high quality doll with top of the fashion line to go with it. These dolls are known as the harvest of “line”.
It was after this period of time when the new look of Barbie came out, along with modern fashion. The ’70s was a period in time when Mattel began to focus more on the benefits of quality. Dolls of the 70 and up 80’s are designed more to play. They became more plastic and less quality. With its trendy new look and all the glitz and glamor, there is nothing unique and worth picking with these dolls. Therefore, early dolls became a hit among collectors.
It was not until 1986 when things began to change. Mattel introduced a doll that was designed for older collectors. Rhapsody in Blue Porcelain Barbie was actually a version of Barbie porcelain. That was good, but it was only the beginning of much bigger things to come.
Two years later, in 1988, Mattel came out with their Happy Holiday Barbie. The doll is a limited edition, and sales were strong. It soon became difficult to get your hands on one, and now this doll is worth close $ 600.
Of course, this success gave him the idea of Mattel, for producing a Happy Holiday Barbie dolls each year. Along with that, but also left 35th Anniversary with a Barbie Doll. This was certainly the hardest to find collector Barbie ever made. It is a reproduction of the original 1959 doll that started.
Suddenly, like the Beanie Baby craze, blurted out to all collectors of dolls they could find. Prices soared in collection market. It was short lived however. Mattel decided to fix things by increasing production at a point where the collection was no longer a matter of profit. The fund was withdrawn in these dolls almost overnight.
Today, Barbie collectors are still hot, but only with some dolls and accessories. For example, a 1959 original Barbie was sold for $ 10,000. As for the future, only time will tell, but I do not bet against a new collector craze coming. After all, her 50th birthday is on the horizon.
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50th Anniversary Limited Edition Barbie Print 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Barbie Print by Art For Kids Beloved by women of all generations, Barbie has always been every little girl?s favorite doll. Art For Kids has captured this timeless character in this Limited Edition Barbie Print. Illustrated by Robert Best, each print is signed and numbered, making it especially unique to you. Choose to have this print framed for an extra touch of c… |
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2009 Barbie Teenage Fashion Model 50th Anniversary $33.50 … |
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Barbie 50th Anniversary Collectible Luggage Tag $1.75 … |
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Ice Ca[ades 50th Anniversary Book/Program 12 1/2×9 1/4 Ice Capades book ppbd fully color illustrated Super Mario Bro/Barbie joint tour approximately 50pgs… |
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Barbie Collector My Favorite American Girl $44.95 In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the world’s first fashion doll, Mattel has reissued some of their earliest Barbies for the adult collector. American Girl Barbie from 1965 was the first to have “lifelike bendable legs!” This faithful reproduction dressed in her classic striped swimsuit will make a fine collectible for girls of any age…. |
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The Carol Burnett Show Went with the Wind! Barbie Doll $23.00 A comic legend, a noted fashion and costume designer, an unforgettable television show. These elements join forces in The Carol Burnett Show Went with the Wind! Barbie® doll. One of the shows most memorable sketches Went with the Wind is based on the classic film Gone with the Wind. In an effort to woo Rat Butler, Starlet quickly creates a dress sure to impress her gentleman caller. The results a… |
