Modern 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 orginal 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 Kids Only
Sites and links for the 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 worthResources
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 opionion about Barbie®!Articles and Galleries
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?
Vintage Barbie
Links
Clothing Accessories
Complete that vintage look! Shoes, hats, purses, stockings and more!Beginner Resources
So you'r 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!Restoration. Repair and Customization
Restoration, customizing, and and repair of Barbies®. Lots of how-to informationShopping
Time to shop! Lets buy some vintage Barbies®--with a focus on online shopping.The Allure of the American Girl
Why the American Girl Dolls are so popular with little girls and their moms; a look at the phenomena.
Barbie Forum Folder
Barbie Forum Folder
Meet other collectors, share doll findings and sightings, get help with identification questions, and sell your dolls here! Click on GUEST if you are not a member yet.
Barbie Chats
Chat Room
The chat room is always open! All-Barbie chats starting soon; e-mail collectdolls.guide@about.com if you are interested in hosting a Barbie chat!
General Collecting Information
The Garage Sale Hunt
It's still possible to find wonderful dolls at garage sales--find out all the tricks of experienced doll hunters!Moving Your Dolls
Your dolls are here. You need to be there. Now what? Tips for moving, packing, and traveling with dolls.How To Collect Dolls
Where to find dolls, and how and why to collect them--helpful hints for new and old collectors.Doll Magazine Roundup
It's a jungle out there--a jungle of almost 20 doll magazines published in the USA! Find your way through the jungle here.Buying And Selling Dolls Online
Valuable advice on how to protect yourself when buying and selling dolls (or anything!) on the Internet.Local Auctions
They're dusty, disorganized, and fun! Learn what type of doll treasures you can find for your collection AND for your dollmaking at local auctions!
Doll Photography
Doll Photography I: Cameras and Scanners
You want to share your doll collection with the world! Learn about photographing dolls (especially for the Internet) here.Doll Photography II: Doll Details
Our series continues with information on how to get pictures of those tiny doll details, doll marks, and small dolls that can be difficult to capture. Learn my secrets here.Doll Photography III: Lighting and Backgrounds
More on doll photography--how to light your dolls, what backgrounds to use, and other tips and tricks to make your doll photos shine!Doll Photography IV: Software for Photos on the Internet
The final article in the Doll Photography series concentrates on photo editing software to help you get YOUR dolls on the Internet.
Doll Events
Gene Convention
Report from the 50s Flashback Gene Convention from Kim McDanielDoll Convention Fever
Summer is the time of most national doll conventions. Learn about them here!
