The Collectors Encyclopedia of Barbie Dolls and Collectibles


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Provides comprehensive coverage of the history and manufacture of the popular dolls, describing and photographing numerous dolls in the Barbie collection




Collector's Encyclopedia of Barbie Doll Exclusives and More


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Collector Books is proud to release the second edition of this book, now including all Barbie exclusives produced and discovered by collectors since 1997. This all-in-one resource features over 1,800 vibrant color photos of Barbie exclusives with close-ups of each doll and descriptions. This encyclopedia includes the unusual and rare ultra-limited Jubilee series of dolls, the porcelain and vinyl dolls produced for Disney, the complete Barbie Festival collection, every national Barbie doll Collectors' Convention set, a spectacular collection of one-of-a-kind Barbie dolls auctions by Mattel for charity, and much more. 8.5 x 11. 2002 values.




The Collectible Barbie Doll


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Encyclopedia of Barbie Doll Family & Friends Licensed Products, 1961-1971


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Contains photographs, brief descriptions, and values for Barbie doll licensed products manufactured between 1961 and 1971, covering furniture, musical toys, playsets, promotionals, structures, time pieces, transportation, dressed boxed, and material, paper, sewing, and vinyl products.




Barbie Collector's Guide


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With Barbie, you can be anything! Barbie has had many different careers over the years-from a surgeon to an astronaut-proving that anything is possible for you and Barbie! Packed with countless interesting Barbie-related facts.




The Story of Barbie Doll


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Traces the history of Barbie dolls and related toys, including changes in faces, bodies, and hairdos, costume design, Ken, Midge, and other dolls, versions for collectors, and international adaptations




Collectibly Yours Barbie Doll, 1980-1990


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A must for all fans of 111/2-inch fashion dolls, this newest book by Margo Rana is an identification and price guide to all of the variations of Barbie play and collector dolls which were manufactured by Mattel in the decade of the 1980s -- the favourite period of the 'pink box collectors'. Also included are versions of Ken, P J, Whitney, Midge, Christie, Skipper and other Mattel favourites, including the trendy dolls that were 'the Rockers'. The 80s were also a prime period for the wonderful Black, Hispanic and Asian versions of the Barbie family. The costuming ranges from beachwear to wedding gowns. In almost every case, the different variations of each type of doll is shown and described -- from Magic Curl to Super Star dolls, from Beach Blast to the Astronaut group, every collector will find a favourite in this smashing book which is illustrated with 450 colourful photographs.




Thirty Years of Mattel Fashion Dolls


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Over 1,000 color photos showcase 600 dolls and 300 fashions and playsets, and numerous close-ups aid the collector in identifying out-of-box dolls. A unique three-decade overview of Barbie doll is included.




Barbie Doll Around the World


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Full-color, illustrated photographs profile over 1,000 foreign Barbie and Barbie family dolls from around the world.




Collector's Guide to 1990s Barbie Dolls


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One of the first books to feature Barbie dolls from the '90s, this quick-reference guide offers detailed price listings for collectors and Barbie lovers. Focusing on Mattel's regular line of "pink box" Barbies, information is also included on Midge, Christie, Teresa, Kira, and Nia dolls. Approx. 600 color photos.