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This exciting new guide to americas fashion diva bursts with more color photos than any other book dedicated to barbie. This is not necessarily the amount you can get selling it on the secondary market. Mattel does not maintain secondary market pricing information, nor do we participate in secondary market trading, buying or selling of older dolls. This encyclopedia is a wellknown resource for all barbie dolls, including the i love lucy series, and it will give you the current market value for your doll.
Countless books have been published about the history and evolution of barbie dolls, with some specifically devoted to the hobby of collecting. Values vary wildly for many different reasons including the condition of the doll, any accessories included, the cycles of the market and the conditions of the sale. What is the value of a number 1 barbie doll sold in 1959. Immerse yourself in the history of barbie by visting the barbie signature gallery at the official barbie website. Book value pricing guide value of a particular doll. Each price guide details page includes current market values in ten different grades. Only about 350,000 of the first barbie dolls were produced, the barbie doll is made of heavy vinyl plastic, partially solid body now probably quite white, blonde or brunette saran ponytail hair blondes out number brunettes 3 to 1, with tight curly bangs, metal cylinders in legs, symmetrical holes in bottom of feet to fit on a black pedestal. Once you have identified who or what type of doll you have, to find a dolls price, value, worth, to buy or sell, heres our tip. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Barbie bazaar vintage doll magazine lot of 4 1991 1990. Vintage barbie dolls pre1967 for sale in stock ebay. Shes one of the vintage barbie dolls that are worth a fortune today. Get the best deals on collector edition gone with the wind barbie dolls 1973now when you shop the largest online selection at. Condition is important in the value of a barbie doll, nrfb never removed from box is the ideal.
Values vary wildly for many different reasons including the condition of the doll, any accessories included, the cycles of. The on the barbie dolls is not always the year that the doll was manufactured. Immerse yourself in the history of barbie at the official barbie website. The value of many older versions has increased massively overtime. Barbie swept into our lives in 1959 and grew up before our eyes. Barbie vintage dolls identified 19591962 doll reference. Vintage barbie dolls collectible vintage dolls barbie. Barbie clothes came in fashion paks which were accessory outfits that were packaged together. The skin tone and hair color of a barbie doll impact value assessment on the collectibles market.
This book chronicles barbie as she changed over the first 30 years of her production, 1959 through 1989 whether the changes were in her facial features, her hair, her clothes, or the boxes that she came in and what made these changes significant for barbie doll buyers. Trending price is based on prices over last 90 days. As of 2004 over 90 retailers have sold a barbie exclusive at one time. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Collectors encyclopedia of barbie doll exclusives 1972. When looking through a pricing guide, use several guides and get the average price to determine a realistic value. Dont forget to view our other items for sale we have a wide selection in many different categories. Ask a doll appraiser to determine a value for your shirley temple doll. Related barbie dolls are also of interest like skipper, ken, and midge dolls.
Value of collectible barbie dolls by kate millerwilson antique collector since some of the most coveted barbies can go for thousands of dollars at auction, its important to understand the value of collectible barbie dolls if you are considering buying or selling vintage barbies. I research dozens of dolls every week and rare is the instance that i dont find exactly what i need in this little book. Often, these barbies had bendable legs or red hair, and they are considered some of the most rare and valuable. Like many collectors, you may find yourself wondering what your barbie collection is worth. Introduced in 1959, mattels world famous barbie doll celebrates her 35th birthday. Some dolls increase in value, some depreciate and others remain the same.
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Vintage barbie dolls pre 1967 barbara millicent roberts was born on march 9, 1959. Immerse yourself in barbie history by visiting the barbie signature gallery at the official barbie website. The 30 rarest barbie and ken dolls and how much they are worth. Condition is key when assessing the value and authenticity of a barbie doll. In the world of doll collecting, actual 1966 barbie dolls are a confusing rarity. Sep 07, 2016 from the first barbie ever released to diamondclad designer dolls, the value of the nine barbies here will blow your mind. To identify the 50 most valuable barbie dolls, 247 wall st. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. How to determine if my barbie doll is worth much our. This comprehensive guide begins with the earliest barbie dolls mattel produced. Numerous holidays barbie dolls released later up to 1992 still carry higher than retail values. The 2020 values listed are meant to give someone with no knowledge of vintage barbie an approximate idea of value of dolls in average to excellent condition. In fact, many dolls with the 1966 were actually manufactured in the 1980s and 1990s, which means they have little value to collectors.
Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985. How to find out how much a collectible i love lucy doll is. Vintage barbie dolls on the market from 1959 to the late 1960s are especially prized among collectors. Skipper, ken, barbie and the rest of her friends reminisce about the good times theyve had together, showcasing the various fashions barbie has worn over the years. Vintage barbie dolls that are worth a fortune today.
Search over 3 million price reports spanning art, antiques, coins, collectibles, memorabilia, and other tangible assets of value. If appraisers are not available in your area, you can send pictures and information to an online appraiser. Liddle kiddles identification and value guide book paris langford 1996. Number of printed issues, where it can be verified, any facts that may. Modern circle barbie is from a shortlived but innovative series of barbie dolls in which the characters were all involved in producing a movie called love in the city of angels. Find the value of the marvel comic barbie volume 1. A value guide and description of the barbie doll and other mattel dolls 19591976 by florence theriault jun 1, 1985 4.
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