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For more than 60 years, Barbie has captivated generations by always being relevant in pop culture. There are few brands that are more well-known than Barbie. The vintage Barbie dolls are a symbol of the ongoing trends and fashion rules of its time. Looking at vintage Barbie dolls is like looking at a summary of fashion trends from 1959 until today, in 2023. Singer, Melissa (June 15, 2021). " 'It sent a message': Julie Bishop just got her own Barbie doll". The Sydney Morning Herald . Retrieved June 28, 2021. During the 1970s, the Barbie dolls became less proper and more relaxed in their outfits and appearances. For instance, the 1971 "Sunset Malibu" Barbie, which is dressed for the beach. O]ne of the most dramatic developments in Barbie's history came when she embraced multi-culturalism and was released in a wide variety of native costumes, hair colors and skin tones to more closely resemble the girls who idolized her. Among these were Cinco De Mayo Barbie, Spanish Barbie, Peruvian Barbie, Mexican Barbie and Puerto Rican Barbie. She also has had close Hispanic friends, such as Teresa. [76]Analysts expected the doll to perform poorly due to her adult appearance and widespread assumptions about consumer preferences at the time. Ruth Handler believed it was important for Barbie to have an adult appearance, but early market research showed that some parents were unhappy about the doll's chest, which had distinct breasts. [11] Anderson, Mae (August 3, 2009). "Bratz maker introduces new doll line". Associated Press . Retrieved October 29, 2009.

a b "Sassy with a sidelong glance: Meet Lilli, Barbie's German inspiration". Sydney Morning Herald . Retrieved August 29, 2023. Barbie undeniably changed the modern toy industry and influenced the upbringing of many young girls, who could role-play with a doll and was given over 180 career choices. Moreover, over the years launched a number of collectible limited edition Barbies, that are highly sought after by collectors and individuals all over the world. There’s a whole range of Barbie Fashionistas and career dolls to explore too, encouraging real-world storytelling. Discover the widest range of Fashionista dolls to date, celebrating diversity with unique fashion dolls in a wide variety of skin tones, eye colours, hair colours and textures, body types and fashions. Or realise you could be anything with an exciting range of Barbie career dolls, from teachers, vets and doctors to Barbie pilot dolls and sports stars.Everything to Know About Margot Robbie's Live-Action 'Barbie' Movie". Us Weekly. March 26, 2022 . Retrieved March 27, 2022. Kelly Murray (September 12, 2020). "Mattel releases second edition of 'Day of the Dead' Barbie". CNN . Retrieved September 13, 2020. St. Petersburg Times Floridian: "The doll that has everything – almost", an article by Susan Taylor Martin about the "Muslim Barbie" Mary G. Lord, Forever Barbie: The unauthorized biography of a real doll ( Bloomsbury Publishing USA, 2004). Barbie sold about 350,000 units in her first year, beating market expectations and generating upside risk for investors. Sales of Barbie exceeded Mattel's ability to produce her for the first three years of her run. The market stabilized for the next decade while volume and margin increased by exporting refurbished dolls to Japan. Barbie was manufactured in Japan during this time, with her clothes hand-stitched by Japanese homeworkers. [12]

Take your time describing your doll. Remind yourself when and how did you get it, and write if it was ever taken out of the original box. The more information our specialist will have, the more precise your appraisal will be. Anschutz, Doeschka J.; Engels, Rutger C. M. E. (November 1, 2010). "The Effects of Playing with Thin Dolls on Body Image and Food Intake in Young Girls". Sex Roles. 63 (9): 621–630. doi: 10.1007/s11199-010-9871-6. ISSN 1573-2762. PMC 2991547. PMID 21212808. Christian Louboutin explains Barbie "fat ankle" comments". Handbag.com. October 16, 2009. Archived from the original on March 3, 2010 . Retrieved May 23, 2011. Happy Holidays Barbie: Released in 1988, this series of dolls features Barbie in a different holiday-themed outfit each year. Price, Kimberley (August 5, 2021). "Aussie GP honoured as one of six special Barbies". Daily Liberal . Retrieved August 5, 2021.

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a b Haneline, Amy. "A girl with a gavel! Barbie debuts judge dolls, partners with GoFundMe to close 'dream gap' ". USA Today . Retrieved August 8, 2022. Forman-Brunell, Miriam. "Barbie in" LIFE": The Life of Barbie." Journal of the History of Childhood and Youth 2#3 (2009): 303-311. online Barbie is a fashion doll created by American businesswoman Ruth Handler, manufactured by American toy and entertainment company Mattel and introduced on March 9, 1959. The toy is the figurehead of an eponymous brand that includes a range of fashion dolls and accessories. Barbie has been an important part of the toy fashion doll market for over six decades. Mattel has sold over a billion Barbie dolls, making it the company's largest and most profitable line. [1] The brand has expanded into a multimedia franchise since 1984, including video games, computer-animated films, television/web series and a live-action film. Joseph Lee (June 29, 2004). "Aussie hunk wins Barbie's heart". CNN Money. CNN . Retrieved May 23, 2011. Barbie Doll Market" Regional Sales and Future Trends Analysis". MarketWatch. Archived from the original on July 19, 2023 . Retrieved July 19, 2023.

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Once the above factors are assessed, the next quintessential step is determining the doll's year and model. While older dolls tend to be rarer and thus more expensive, plenty of younger collectible models could be worth much more than you might expect. For example, some rare collectible Barbies are the 2014 Karl Lagerfeld Barbie, the 2001 Aqua Queen of the Prom Barbie, the 2003 City Smart Silkstone Barbie, and many more. Mitchell, Skylar (October 10, 2020). "Barbie confronts racism in viral video and shows how to be a White ally". CNN . Retrieved March 27, 2022. As with modern Barbie dolls, it's also very sought-after for vintage Barbie dolls to be untouched and to be in their original box. That can have a massive effect on the value. Ducille, Ann (1994). "Dyes and Dolls: Multicultural Barbie and the merchandising of difference". Differences: A Journal of Feminist Cultural Studies. 6: 46. Plumb, Suzie, ed. (2005). Guys 'n' Dolls: Art, Science, Fashion and Relationships. Royal Pavilion, Art Gallery & Museums. ISBN 0-948723-57-2.