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Collectible Barbie Dolls at Toy Fair 2005
In 2005,
the Barbie Collector line of dolls has a focus on fashion and some beautiful
dolls. See my top 10 favorites from Toy Fair 2005
A
Guide To Barbie Tiers and Packaging
What does pink, silver, gold and
platinum mean, plus more on Barbie tiers and packaging
Ways
To Collect Modern Barbie Dolls
So many Barbie dolls! How to
make sense of it all--ways to figure out what to collect.
Before You Buy Large Size Fashion
Dolls
Is it time to move beyond Barbie? If so,
you'll want to check out my 2003 update on this popular guide.
Top Ten 2003 Collectible Barbie
Dolls
My Picks for the Best of 2003 Collectible Barbie!
Nostalgic Barbie Paper Dolls
Roma M. Welsh helps us focus on Nostalgic Barbie Paper Dolls, including the
paper dolls of Peck Aubrey.
Book Review: Famous
Couples--Fashion Doll Patterns
Book review of new book for collectors that sew for their 16 inch fashion
dolls
What IS it About Barbie Dolls?
Exploring the incredible popularity
of Barbie Dolls--why do Barbie dolls inspire such devoted legions of collectors?
Collectible Dolls Market: What Does The
Future Hold?
A look at today's Collectible Dollsmarket and the future of
the market in todays economy.
The Great Success Of Fashion Model Barbie Dolls
All about the Fashion Model "Silkstone" Barbie dolls and their
incredible popularity with collectors. Five part article!
1966 Barbie Dolls- Trash or Treasure?
Finally--here is help sorting out what the 1966
mark on a Barbie doll actually MEANS!
Articles and Galleries
Fabulous Patterns for Barbie,
Gene and Other Collector Dolls
Vouge and Simplicity have exciting doll patterns this year--everything from
historical outfits for Barbie to vintage looks for Gene to camping gear for
American Girls! Your dolls need a wardrobe, so get out that needle and thread
and start sewing!
Happy Birthday Ken!
America's Favorite Boy Toy Turns 40
Learn all about Ken and follow his story from campus hero to disco darling
and back!
Limited
Edition Dolls: Godsend For Collectors or Irritating Nuisance?
Are limited edition dolls a good or bad thing for collectors?
Toy Fair News
Start Here for ALL the News on the 2001 Barbies--Collectible and Play Line!
Organizing
Your Doll Collection:
Storing Your Dolls
Including some great tips on how to properly store your vintage
Barbie.
Theriault's Vintage Barbie Auction
Full report from the event, including some prices realized.
How-To Identify Your Vintage Ponytail Barbie
How to tell whether you have a #1 ponytail Barbie potentially worth
several thousand dollars, or a #6 worth potentially a few hundred, or
something in-between!
Why Certain Vintage Barbies May Be
Dangerous To Your Health
Find out why certain vintage Barbie dolls can pose a health
risk.
Kiss That Barbie! Why There Is No Such Thing As A Toxic Barbie
Nick Hill Responds to the myth of Toxic Barbies
Restoring Vintage Barbie Dolls
Tips and tricks on how to restore vintage Barbie--how to style her hair, fix
her limbs, fix green-ear, repaint features and much more!
Barbie Fun Facts
Do you know these fun facts about our favorite fashion doll?
Barbie Marks a New Millennium
All about play-line Barbie in 2000 and how she had been updated for today's
young girls.
History of Modern Barbie
How modern Barbie went from the glory days to the doldrum days, and back
again!
The Barbie Renaissance
Barbie 2000 has generated incredible buzz and real excitement among
long-time Barbie collectors: Here's why!
Gene Line 2000
Limited Editions plus the new Madra Lord doll equal excitement in the
Gene 2000 line! Don't miss this three-part series which includes photos
of the Madra prototypes!
How to Play With Barbie
Take those NRFB dolls OUT and start to play--tips on finding just the right
clothes, accessories, dolls and cases.
Primer on New Barbie
Boxes
Learn all about the packaging changes in
the Barbie play and collectible lines for 2000--from more elegant display boxes
to a new sort of "pink" you'll probably like what you see!
Barbie and Fashion
Doll Terminology
All the lingo and terms defined for everything from vintage ponytails to
modern Barbies and Genes.
How-To Grade Your Barbie
Is your Barbie a fantastic C-10, or a pathetic C-1? Find out how
to tell here!
How-To Make a Barbie Cake
An easy cake to make for a special occasion; or make it just to see a
little Barbie lover smile! .
How-To Remove Green Ear From Vintage Barbies
Oh-no, your early 60s Barbie has a case of the dreaded green ear!
Here are directions to cure this unsightly problem.
Holiday Decorating with Barbie,
Gene and Friends
Using the special Holiday themed Barbies, Genes and friends in holiday decorating, and holiday tableaus using the dolls
Doll Christmas Ornaments
With a focus on Barbie Hallmark Ornaments.
Meet Marl
Meet Marl Davidson, well-known Barbie dealer in this About.com interview!
Doll Customizer Gallery
See customized Barbies by members of the About.com Doll Collecting community.
Fashion Femme Fatales
Gene, Tyler Wentworth, Willow and Daisy--they're hip, they're new, and they want a piece
of Barbie's action!
Hot Holiday Dolls
My picks for the cutest, hottest, and best play dolls for the 1999
Holiday Season (and, yes, Barbie is there!)
NRFB Dolls: Necessary Evil or Overkill?
Should you keep Modern and Vintage Dolls NRFB?
Modern
& Pink Box Barbie Links
Accessories
What every Barbie® needs for that well-dressed look--shoes, hats, purses,
stockings.
Beginner Resources
So you're a new Barbie® collector! Start here for a crash-course on the
plastic princess.
Clothing
This is what Barbie® is all about! Everything from sweat pants to
evening gowns.
Fashion Doll Clubs
Join with other collectors! Club home pages and
information.
Collector Sites
Barbie® lovers share their impressions, collections and
information on our favorite girl.
Conventions and Shows
News, information and reviews from Barbie® events worldwide.
Customizers
Customizers, artists, and costumers of Barbie®. Some of the original
creations of these artists will take your breath away!
Display
Products and information to help you display Barbie®.
Dolls of Color
Focus on dolls of color and ethnic dolls.
For Families Only
Sites and links for familes and young fans of Barbie®; find Pink Box Barbies® here.
Furniture and Accessories
Furniture, miniature accessories in scale and more--create a mood, or furnish
Barbie®'s habitat.
Gossip and News
Here it is! The latest buzz on Barbie®
Houses
She's got the clothes, the shoes--now she needs a home! Habitats for
Barbie®.
International Barbie®
Barbie® From Around the World'; from the eyes of collectors in many countries
plus foreign releases.
Images
Photos for those who cannot get enough of Barbie®! Includes photos of current
and upcoming releases.
Price Guides
Start here when you need to figure out how much your Barbie® is worth
Resources
Organizations, mailing lists and more.
Sewing For Barbie®
Sewing, knitting, crocheting and patterns for your fashion dolls.
Shopping for Barbie®
Time to shop! Lets buy some Barbies®, Barbie® clothes and more--with a
focus on online shopping.
Barbie® Software
Computer software for children and collectors. Software where Barbie® teaches,
and software for organizing your collection.
Web Rings
Surf the Barbie® Web Rings!
Views on Barbie
Essays, opinions, columns and more; everyone has an opinion about Barbie®!
Vintage Barbie Links
Restoration. Repair and Customization
Restoration, customizing, and repair of Barbies®. Lots of how-to
information
Clothing Accessories
Complete that vintage look! Shoes, hats, purses, stockings and more!
Beginner Resources
So you're a new vintage Barbie® collector! Start here for a crash-course on
the vintage vixen.
Cases, Gift Sets, Furniture and Licensed Products
Vinyl cases, Department Store Exclusives, lunchboxes, vintage patterns and more.
Clothing
Can you believe the detail on the vintage clothing? Everything from
varsity sweaters to prom gowns.
Collector Sites
Vintage Barbie® lovers share their vintage
collections.
Dolls
Vintage dolls; Barbie®, Midge, Ken, Skipper--the gang is all here!
Identifying Vintage Dolls plus Price Guides
Help in finding out which vintage dolls you have, and help in valuing them.
Mod Barbie
Its groovy Barbie®, Francie, Christie and the whole gang from that swinging
"mod" era!
Shopping
Time to shop! Lets buy some vintage Barbies®--with a focus on online
shopping.
Barbie Dolls
Collecting Forum
Barbie
Dolls Collecting Forum
Meet other collectors, share doll findings and sightings, get help with
identification questions, and sell your dolls here in one
of the most popular Barbie Doll Forums on the Internet! Click on GUEST if you are not a member
yet. Our very active Barbie Forum has over 15 folders, including areas
for modern Barbie dolls, vintage Barbie dolls, male fashion dolls and action
figures, customization of dolls, and more.
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