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Barbie is more than just the hottest fashion icon, coveted collectible, or world famous toy. Barbie is a way a life. She advocates not just women's rights, but the rights of people around the world. She has been everything from a princess and ballerina to a presidential candidate. With a Barbie doll, little girls can live any dream and learn to be strong, powerful women who will one day help shape the world.

Born in 1959, Barbie entered the world at the American International Toy Fair in New York in a fashionable black and white swimsuit and was introduced as a "Teenage Fashion Model." Before then the only dolls for little girls were baby dolls that allowed little girls to play mommy. But with Barbie, they were soon able to dream about being so much more.

In 1961 Ken was introduced to Barbie, soon followed by Midge, Barbie's best friend and Allan, Ken's friend, as well as Barbie's little sister, Skipper. More family members were soon introduced, including the twins Tutti and Todd, Barbie's baby sister and brother. More friends came, followed by horses, cats, dogs, and almost every other pet imaginable. Cars and houses, mansions and motorcycles, not to mention all the clothes and shoes that were soon available for Barbie.

But none of these were given to her by Ken. These weren't Ken's cars, mansions, and jewelry. They were Barbie's, earned by her money from her careers. For little girls this was a glimpse into a world where a woman could have her own life, her own job, and do so without depending on someone else to take care of her. Barbie was able to afford every luxury, clothes from famous designers, and take care of herself all on her own.

Barbie is often seen as a princess or a ballerina, but in her life, she has done so much more. She has been a teacher, a veterinarian, and a dentist. She has joined the army, been an ambassador for peace, a UNICEF diplomat, police officer, firefighter, chef, and a paleontologist. She has not only been a flight attendant, she has also been a pilot! There is no career Barbie - and through her, little girls around the world - could not have if they put their minds to it.

Barbie is not just an American toy. Beloved by children around the world, she has promoted many cultures, be it as a Spanish flamenco dancer, a Viking princess, or a South African woman. Soon each culture will have a Barbie doll to embrace and celebrate their culture, clothing, and women.

But let's not forget the Barbie doll's influence on movies and fashion. Designers vie to dress her, each wanting Barbie to wear their clothing this year. Movies know they've hit it big when Barbie decides to dress as one of their characters. From the Wizard of Oz to Twilight, Barbie has paid homage to them all, even turning her beaming smile to the stories of King Arthur and the plays of Shakespeare.

Barbie has shown little girls around the world that they can be strong, independent women as well as wives and mothers. She has taught them that no job is beyond them, no dream is too out of reach, and that they, too, can be anything they want to be.

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Does anyone know the aproximate value of the 1963 Barbie and Midge set complete with the original case??

I have a 1963 Barbie and Midge box set in the original black case. Included in the set is a number of outfits, of many different styles, as well as a mink real mink coat for Barbie. Neither of the dolls have shoes, but they are in good condition (no damage, but clearly have been used)
I was wondering if anyone had any idea how much this set may be worth because I can't seem to find much information regarding this set elsewhere on the internet.
thanks!

If you have a doll shop in your area, you might see if they can give you an idea of the value. Keep in mind that values can vary a lot when it comes to dolls.

You can also check ebay for auctions of Vintage Barbie items. There are other auction sites, but none of them are as popular as ebay.

Barbiecollector.com is all about new & current dolls. There is a showcase, however, that has pictures of vintage dolls & fashions. Some of the pictures are of actual items, others are stock photos, but they can help you to identify & name the fashions, accessories, etc.

The value can vary widely, depending on condition. What one person sees as good condition, another may see as poor condition.

Some of the things collectors look for are:

Hair in good shape, not missing any plugs, not been cut or restyled.

Do the dolls have their original lip & nail color?

Are there missing fingers, toes & are the ears clean? Many vintage dolls have green staining on their ears from the metal earrings reacting to the vinyl heads.

There are several bulletin boards for doll collectors. If you can take pictures & post them, someone at one of the boards may be able to help.

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