Barbie was launched in 1959, when Ruth Handler suggested the idea for an adult-bodied doll for children to her husband Elliot who was a co-founder of Mattel. Barbie entered the toy scene as a teen-aged fashion model, and since then has held as many jobs as you can think of. She was originally blonde or brunette, but has now had as many hair colors as outfits. Over a billion Barbie Dolls have been sold worldwide and Mattel claims that three are sold every second.
If you are looking for a vintage toy to collect, Barbie is your girl. There are so many Barbie products, any collector can find what they are looking for. Before you know it, you’ll need a way to organize collections of dolls, shoes, and clothes online. There is no need to buy software for collecting, just use iTaggit.com. You can upload photos, information and videos to showcase your collectibles.
The value collections of vintage Barbies hold is extremely high. One original doll can sell for over $3000.00 at auction. One of the most sought after items is a Barbie in Midnight Red from 1965 who sold for $17,000 at auction.
If your collecting budget is lower don’t worry, you can still find really inexpensive Barbie collectibles out there, check the web, garage sales and maybe even an antique store in your area.
If your collecting budget is lower don’t worry, you can still find really inexpensive Barbie collectibles out there, check the web, garage sales and maybe even an antique store in your area.
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