There are two things to remember when you are looking to buy dolls online - firstly, there's a difference between buying antique dolls and modern dolls online.

Modern dolls such as the the Barbie collection can be easily purchased online and generally are pretty durable to be sent through postal or direct delivery means. On the other hand, antique dolls can be a bit of a challenge if you're buying them online especially as they compass a long history and different types have there own uniqueness especially in the clothing department.

In recent years, buying dolls online over platforms such as Ebay has become extremely popular and the great thing to keep in mind is that while pricing will determine overall purchase, buying online has some big advantages than going to a physical outlet and making a purchase. The emphasis is on deals and dolls deals online are big business. More importantly, you as the buyer can be in a strong position to grab a great deal especially if you're following auctions.

There are basically two types of doll enthusiasts - those who revel in the enjoyment of enjoying eras gone by with antique doll collecting and those who are more modern orientated or people buying for kids.

Buying Antique Dolls Tips

Here's a few things to keep in mind when buying an antique doll. These tips can save you a lot of frustration.

#1. Because they are older there is always a concern that they may be hiding some issues. Things to look for include cracks which can put a dampener on your purchase. Especially look for hairline cracks.

#2. If you are buying the doll physically then ask that you can remove things like the hair so you can check beneath. Always remove the body or ask the seller to do it for you. This only makes sense because when you're looking at shelling out hundreds of dollars you want to make sure your purchase isn't flawed.

#3. Make sure the doll is original if that's what it has been advertised as. This can be difficult to check online and that's why buying through platforms such as Ebay are great in that you are protected in many areas from purchasing a dud.

#4. Also, buying the complete original doll and by complete we mean it has it's original clothing intact can be important. It depends how badly you want it but inexperienced collectors should be aware that replacing parts and clothing can be expensive. It's almost like buying new parts for a motor vehicle - they always seem to be priced over the top.

	Rare Vintage Barbie Barbie-Babie-Sits 1979 No. 7882 Sale Price: $138.88
	Barbie- Vintage Baby-Sits Everything she needs to take car of the baby. over 13 pieces complete and never opened.

	Barbie A Rare Beauty Sale Price: $11.92
	What a Doll!The year is 1959. It is an era of one-dimensional paper dolls and cherubic baby dolls. And then, seemingly out of nowhere, there is Barbie doll. Sophisticated and full of possibilities. Barbie changes everything--forever...

	Barbie Collector Crazy Rare Becky Sale Price: $52.99
	Meet Becky, a slightly familiar face from another time and place. Appropriately attired in a 70s-inspired bright yellow party dress, Becky doll wears terrific period makeup with robin's egg blue eyeliner over her eyes and a soft shade of pink lipstick...

	Barbie- Vintage Foreign (India) Night to Day Office Outfit Sale Price: $68.88
	Barbie business suit, hat, calculator, white hat, briefcase and India Newspaper

	Barbie Shoes Fashion Extras Rare 1984 8 Pair Sale Price: $49.99
	Rare 1984 Barbie Shoes New in Package 8 pair.

	Barbie City Style Fashions (Rare) 1987 Out on the Town Sale Price: $198.95
	This is a must have for any collector. Barbie CityStyle Fashion complete with leapord trimmed coat , brown leather pants with matching boots , peach blouse & belt. Barbie is heading out on the town.

	Barbie Bathing Suit Doll Sale Price: $9.98
	The modern Bathing Suit Barbie doll, a remake of the original 1959 doll, re-designed for 2009. Barbie doll wears her classic ponytail and striped swimsuit in a two-piece style, and includes a cell phone and sunglasses!

	Barbie Vintage Clothing 1983 Twice As Nice Asst. 4829 Sale Price: $58.88
	Rare HTF Barbie Fashions 1983 Vingage Twice As Nice Genuine Barbie Fashion. Changes from Pok-a-dot dress to rainbow striped dress.

	Barbie so Much to Do Bedroom Playset (1995) Retired Sale Price: $138.75
	Rare 1995 Barbie Bedroom Playset Includes: Bed, Pillow, Bed Cover, Bedsode Table, Lamp, Telephone, Chest of Drawers, Armoire, Bed Tray, Coffee Pot, Cat , Pretend Letters, Photo Album, Flowers , Canister Set , Shoes, Belts and more...

	Barbie Fun to Play Garden Fashion (1993) Rare Sale Price: $40.88
	Rare 1993 Barbie Fun to Play Fashions. Complete with overall outfit with matching pink shoes. Playset includes barbie tools and vegetables and watering can. Also include rare charm for barbie bracelet.

Barbie was first released by Mattel in 1959 and since the earliest Barbie doll had her hair pulled back in a Ponytail, she is referred to as the Ponytail Barbie by vintage Barbie collectors. There are six different incarnations of the Ponytail Barbie and so she is referred to by her number, i.e. #1 Ponytail Barbie or #2 Ponytail, etc. What follows is a brief guide to identifying each one as the differences between them are usually subtle, but hugely significant to value.

#1 Ponytail Barbie

The #1 Ponytail Barbie can be either blonde or brunette. More blonde dolls were made so the brunette is more valuable. Her hair is tied back in a ponytail and she has curled bangs. Her irises are white and her lips are red and she also severely arched eyebrows. Pointy, actually. She is also peering off to the side.

Constructed from heavy vinyl plastic, she has a solid torso and holes in the bottom of her feet and copper tubing in her legs so she can be fitted to her pedestal. The bottom of her right foot also says "Japan" on it.

Due to the nature of the plastic she was made from, she is usually faded to a very white color. Her original outfit consists of a black/white zebra striped swimsuit, open toed black high heels (with holes in them!), white sunglasses (blue lenses) and golden hoop earrings.

#1 Ponytail Barbie is also marked: Barbie ™ Pats. Pend. ©MCMLVIII by Mattel Inc.

#2 Ponytail Barbie

The #2 Ponytail Barbie is actually exactly the same as the #1 Barbie except she no longer has holes in her feet and no copper tubing. Her new pedestal has arms to hold her in place. She bears the same mark as above.

#3 Ponytail Barbie

#3 Barbie is like the #2 except she now has blue irises and softer eyebrows. She may have either brown or blue eyeliner.

#4 Ponytail Barbie

The #4 Barbie now comes in a new type of plastic and generally keeps her flesh-colored tone over the years. She also only comes wearing blue eyeliner.

#5 Ponytail Barbie

The big changes to the #5 Barbie are that her torso is now hollow and she bears a new mark: Barbie ® Pats. Pend. ©MCMLVIII by Mattel Inc. Note the ® instead of the ™.

In addition. #5 also is available in a new hair color, Titian. Barbie's hair is also a bit stiffer now. The Titian #5 Barbie is very hard to find and the most collectible. Unfortunately, #5 Barbies are prone to greasy faces due to some problems Mattel was having with the vinyl. A greasy appearance will reduce value as the problem isn't universal and there are some dolls still showing lovely matte faces to be found.

#6 Ponytail Barbie

#6 has a new outfit, a red jersey swimsuit and red open-toed heels. Her lips are now watermelon colored instead of red. Her fingernail polish matches her lips. The vinyl problems were fixed so she won't have a greasy face anymore either.

Is she a number 6 or number 7?

Some time in 1963, there was a major change to Barbie. The #6 dolls produced in 1963 and 1964 have broader faces and also have a different mark: Midge™/© 1962/Barbie®/© 1958/by/Mattel, Inc and they are available in different hair colors -- lemon blonde, ash blonde, titian and brunette (not raven black like the #1's). Her lips and nails are now coral.

Sometimes the Barbie with the new mark is referred to as the #7 Barbie by collectors and sometimes she is referred to as the #6. If you are considering adding one of these dolls to your collection, the important thing is to know that Barbie had a bit of a makeover between 1962 and 1963 and the 1962 doll was only manufactured for one year so she may be more collectible.

On a final note, there are lots of artists doing restorations and repaints of vintage Barbie dolls. Like any antique, any vintage Barbie that has been altered from her original condition will be far less valuable even if the repaint restores her beauty. If you are bidding on an auction for a Barbie doll and you have questions about any possible restoration work done to her, don't be afraid to question the seller.

if you would like to learn more about vintage Barbies or are looking to add to your collection, you can see some of the vintage Ponytail Barbies available on Jenni's website: http://vintagebarbies.collectiblesnook.com/

Jenni Kerala is a mid-century modern collector and collects mod Barbies and fashion accessories.

For anyone who has ever noticed anyone who spends a fortune on vintage memorabilia Barbie items, like $1000.00?

on a 1960's rare, super rare Barbie or $20.00 just for a pair of rare Barbie shoes.

ya my wife used to be obsessed. she was in her own world.

	Barbie Princess Happy Birthday Doll Sale Price: $15.99
	BARBIE® Princess Birthday Doll: Happy birthday! Celebrate your birthday with Barbie® princess doll dressed in her special gown! Includes a gift-for-girl tiara as well! Doll cannot stand alone. For ages 3 and over.

	Barbie in A Mermaid Tale Sale Price: $14.99

	Barbie Jailhouse Rock Elvis Barbie Doll Sale Price: $13.80
	Elvis Presley in Jailhouse RockELV75 Birthday 2010Pink Label Barbie CollectorSinger, dancer, and actor, he starred in 33 movies,including Jailhouse Rock, which inspiredthis portrait doll

	Barbie A Fashion Fairytale Transforming Fashion Doll Sale Price: $16.16
	BARBIE TM A FASHION FAIRYTALE BARBIE® Doll: In the new movie, BarbieTM A Fashion Fairytale, Barbie® stars as herself in her famous fashion show outfit that transforms from a "princess gown" to a "party couture dress...

	Barbie "She Said Yes" Doll Giftset Sale Price: $5.99
	Barbie She Said Yes Giftset: Barbie and Ken together again. The wave of romance continues. Barbie doll is stunning in her modern black and white swimsuit and Ken impresses his doll wearing his modern swim shorts...

	Barbie Fab Life Doll and Fashion - Pink Skirt and Accessories Doll Sale Price: $14.40
	Barbie Doll and Fashion Gift Set: Girls and Barbie doll love beautiful boutique fashions to mix and match, head to toe, for oh so many occasions. Includes Barbie doll plus 3 complete looks including shoes, handbag, and doll-size brush.

	Barbie Fab Life Doll and Fashion - Pink Pants and Accessories Sale Price: $12.98
	Barbie Doll and Fashion Gift Set: Girls and Barbie doll love beautiful boutique fashions to mix and match, head to toe, for oh so many occasions. Includes Barbie doll plus 3 complete looks including shoes, handbag, and doll-size brush.

	Barbie Collector Twilight Saga New Moon Jacob Doll Sale Price: $8.99
	Doll is inspired by the Jacob Black character from the New Moon movie, which is based on Stephenie Meyer's New York Times Best Selling book series Twilight. The stunning doll is created in the image of Taylor Lautner, who portrays the handsome and protective Jacob werewolf character...

	Barbie A Fairy Secret Transforming Doll Sale Price: $16.88
	Help Barbie save Ken from Gloss Angeles. Based on the movie "Barbie A Fairy Secret," this Barbie doll transforms from a movie star to a fairy with the simple push of a button. Your little one will have nonstop fun as she embarks upon new and exciting adventures with Barbie...

	Barbie Collector Twilight Saga Bella Doll Sale Price: $12.50
	She's a vampire's girl. This Pink Label Barbie Doll presents Bella Swan, an 11 1/2-inch tall doll inspired by the blockbuster movie Twilight. Bella is all dressed up to meet her beau, come what may. Add her and the Edward Cullen Barbie Doll to your collection! Edward Cullen Doll sold separately...

Barbie was first released by Mattel in 1959 and since the earliest Barbie doll had her hair pulled back in a Ponytail, she is referred to as the Ponytail Barbie by vintage Barbie collectors. There are six different incarnations of the Ponytail Barbie and so she is referred to by her number, i.e. #1 Ponytail Barbie or #2 Ponytail, etc. What follows is a brief guide to identifying each one as the differences between them are usually subtle, but hugely significant to value.

#1 Ponytail Barbie

The #1 Ponytail Barbie can be either blonde or brunette. More blonde dolls were made so the brunette is more valuable. Her hair is tied back in a ponytail and she has curled bangs. Her irises are white and her lips are red and she also severely arched eyebrows. Pointy, actually. She is also peering off to the side.

Constructed from heavy vinyl plastic, she has a solid torso and holes in the bottom of her feet and copper tubing in her legs so she can be fitted to her pedestal. The bottom of her right foot also says "Japan" on it.

Due to the nature of the plastic she was made from, she is usually faded to a very white color. Her original outfit consists of a black/white zebra striped swimsuit, open toed black high heels (with holes in them!), white sunglasses (blue lenses) and golden hoop earrings.

#1 Ponytail Barbie is also marked: Barbie ™ Pats. Pend. ©MCMLVIII by Mattel Inc.

#2 Ponytail Barbie

The #2 Ponytail Barbie is actually exactly the same as the #1 Barbie except she no longer has holes in her feet and no copper tubing. Her new pedestal has arms to hold her in place. She bears the same mark as above.

#3 Ponytail Barbie

#3 Barbie is like the #2 except she now has blue irises and softer eyebrows. She may have either brown or blue eyeliner.

#4 Ponytail Barbie

The #4 Barbie now comes in a new type of plastic and generally keeps her flesh-colored tone over the years. She also only comes wearing blue eyeliner.

#5 Ponytail Barbie

The big changes to the #5 Barbie are that her torso is now hollow and she bears a new mark: Barbie ® Pats. Pend. ©MCMLVIII by Mattel Inc. Note the ® instead of the ™.

In addition. #5 also is available in a new hair color, Titian. Barbie's hair is also a bit stiffer now. The Titian #5 Barbie is very hard to find and the most collectible. Unfortunately, #5 Barbies are prone to greasy faces due to some problems Mattel was having with the vinyl. A greasy appearance will reduce value as the problem isn't universal and there are some dolls still showing lovely matte faces to be found.

#6 Ponytail Barbie

#6 has a new outfit, a red jersey swimsuit and red open-toed heels. Her lips are now watermelon colored instead of red. Her fingernail polish matches her lips. The vinyl problems were fixed so she won't have a greasy face anymore either.

Is she a number 6 or number 7?

Some time in 1963, there was a major change to Barbie. The #6 dolls produced in 1963 and 1964 have broader faces and also have a different mark: Midge™/© 1962/Barbie®/© 1958/by/Mattel, Inc and they are available in different hair colors -- lemon blonde, ash blonde, titian and brunette (not raven black like the #1's). Her lips and nails are now coral.

Sometimes the Barbie with the new mark is referred to as the #7 Barbie by collectors and sometimes she is referred to as the #6. If you are considering adding one of these dolls to your collection, the important thing is to know that Barbie had a bit of a makeover between 1962 and 1963 and the 1962 doll was only manufactured for one year so she may be more collectible.

On a final note, there are lots of artists doing restorations and repaints of vintage Barbie dolls. Like any antique, any vintage Barbie that has been altered from her original condition will be far less valuable even if the repaint restores her beauty. If you are bidding on an auction for a Barbie doll and you have questions about any possible restoration work done to her, don't be afraid to question the seller.

if you would like to learn more about vintage Barbies or are looking to add to your collection, you can see some of the vintage Ponytail Barbies available on Jenni's website: http://vintagebarbies.collectiblesnook.com/

Jenni Kerala is a mid-century modern collector and collects mod Barbies and fashion accessories.

What was the doll that was like Barbie, only much smaller in scale?

I'm trying to remember a doll I had when I was a kid in the 70s. These dolls were like Barbie dolls but much smaller. The scale and heads were similar to Barbie dolls, but (if I remember correctly) they were about half the size of a Barbie. They weren't child dolls, they had long hair, make-up and were fully developed. If anyone remembers these dolls, I'd be grateful for some information.

You might be thinking of Dawn dolls.
Dawn dolls are small fashion dolls that were made by Topper between 1970 and 1973. The dolls were smaller than Barbie dolls, slightly over 6" in height.

I remember having one as a child.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dawn_doll

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	Barbie My Favorite Barbie: The Original Teenage Fashion Model Barbie Doll Sale Price: $22.95
	In celebration of Barbie doll's 50th anniversary, favorite dolls and period fashions return, recreated in loving detail. If you missed your chance before, or no longer have your beloved Barbie, now is your opportunity to reconnect with a long-lost friend! Each set includes a reproduction Barbie doll, and extra reproduction fashion from the era and a collector's booklet...

	Barbie Collector 2006 GOLD Label - Vintage Reproductions Collection - Stacey Nite Lightning Doll (No more than 7,700 units produced worldwide) Sale Price: $59.99
	In the swinging 60's, London was the center of cool. Everything was groovy and Barbie doll, always the hipster, was setting trends with her new friend from across the pond. It's time once again to say "Cheerio, Luv" to a favorite from 1969 - Stacey Nite Lightning...

	The Complete & Unauthorized Guide to Vintage Barbie Dolls with Barbie & Skipper Fashions and the Whole Family of Barbie Dolls Sale Price: $18.69
	‘Since her introduction in 1959, Barbie® has reigned supreme in the world of dolls, and today she is collected by fans around the world. A required resource for all Barbie collectors, the revised and expanded second edition of this ideal reference book features more than 150 new images and updated prices...

	Barbie Collector's Request Vintage Reproductions - All That Jazz Barbie Sale Price: $31.00
	Representing the happenin' fashions of the late l960's, All That Jazz Barbie doll proudly joins The Collector's Request Collection. Chosen from the Barbie archives, All That Jazz Barbie doll reflects the bright, colorful mood of the mod decade! The bold, geometric design and hot colors are completely on-trend in this favorite fashion that debuted in 1968 as #1848 in the 1800 series fashions...

	Barbie Doll Silhouette Vintage W/Lettering Car Laptop Vinyl Decal Sticker Sale Price: $6.00
	The decal has no background and it is only one side sticky. it is exterior decal. You can use it on your car window, truck, motorcycle, boat, surfboard, notebook, iPad, computer case, mirror, glass or any clean smooth surface that you want to decorate...

	Simplicity Sewing Pattern 5785 Doll Clothes, One Size Sale Price: $6.95
	Simplicity Archives 1960's Wardrobe for 11-1/2-Inch Fashion Dolls Simplicity sewing pattern 5785, part of Simplicity Winter 2002 collection. Pattern for 7 looks. For sizes OS (ONE SIZE).

	Barbie Head Silhouette New York City Pink Youth T-shirt Tee Sale Price: $17.95
	Barbie pink t-shirt. Features the vintage Barbie head silhouette and reads, "New York City." Officially Licensed.

	Barbie Fashion Model Collection Wall Calendar 2011 Sale Price: $39.99
	Barbie Fashion Model Collection Wall Calendar 2011: Format: Standard Wall Measures 12" x 12" (approximately) Publisher: Graphique de France The 2011 BarbieTM calendar presents beautiful Barbie® dolls modeling stylish designs by Robert Best, showcasing his elegant haute couture creations...

	Knit Fashion Model Doll Clothes Knitting Patterns for Fashion Dolls - Vintage Doll Clothing Patterns to Knit
	All clothes shown in this book are designed to fit an 11 ½ inch girl fashion doll and a 12 inch boy fashion doll. Will fit standard Barbie and Ken Dolls. Patterns include complete instructions and photos...

	Barbie Screen Saver Sale Price: $5.99
	Barbie fans can bring their favorite doll to their computer screens. Make screen savers, wallpaper, and backgrounds using nostalgic photos, vintage illustrations, and classic Barbie accessories. Barbie sounds are also included...

Doll lovers around the world go wild when they find cheap vintage Barbie dolls. These dolls are searched for at both thrift stores and garage sales. E-bay auctions are also good places to find many of these classic dolls. Barbie dolls are known as being relatively cheap in price. They can usually be purchased new for $10-15.These dolls are not the sought after ones that collectors want. Today's modern Barbie differs greatly from the desirable vintage Barbie dolls.

To the uninitiated doll collector, one Barbie doll might appear to be the same as another. Doll experts and Barbie collectors know that this is not the case. The older Barbie dolls are made of very different materials and many of them had hand painted details. The oldest dolls will have a more solid and heavier feel. The clothing and accessories for the vintage Barbie dolls were very well made and Barbie collectors are always on the lookout for these treasured pieces. The truest vintage Barbies are those from the 1959-1972, but even those dolls made up through the early 1980s are very collectible today.

If you look at an older Barbie doll, you will notice that the earrings and necklaces were made to look like pearls and diamonds. These pieces of doll jewelry looked much like the real deal and were extremely popular when these Barbies were first being produced. Today these tiny bits of fashion accessories command very high prices. One of the reasons that the prices are high is that people were not saving and collecting Barbie dolls in the 1960s. Dolls, accessories, and jewelry pieces were discarded or vacuumed up to be thrown away. This means that only a small amount of dolls and accessories are actually around for collectors to grab. Even though there were millions of dolls made and sold at $3 each, limited numbers can be found today.

Finding cheap vintage Barbie dolls today is as much a thrill as finding a winning lottery ticket. Collectors know that most of these dolls command high prices, so when a bargain Barbie comes along they snap it up instantly. Some of these dolls have wonderful wardrobes that come complete with undergarments, gloves, nightgowns, bathing suits and prom dresses. The list of Barbie clothing pieces is staggering in number and stunning in detail and design. There are even rare clothing items that can fetch prices of $500 and up for a MIB piece. MIB stands for mint in box condition. This means that the dolls or accessories look just as they did when they were first offered for sale 40 or 50 years ago.

For collectors who hunt those elusive mint condition, cheap vintage Barbie dolls, unearthing one of them is a miracle. There are tales of some dedicated doll collectors coming up with some gems at garage and estate sales. Sometimes these vintage dolls can be bought for fewer than 10 dollars and this is a great buy indeed. While these dolls could easily be sold for a substantial profit, the collectors usually just add them to their own personal inventory. All of the older Barbies from 59-72 are becoming extremely difficult to find and collectors know this and prefer to keep them for their own enjoyment.

Check out http://www.cheapvintagebarbiedolls.com

What vintage doll is this? 1978 Kenner...Jenny Jones??

Can someone tell me about this doll. She's shorter than barbie ,but has the hard rubber body like Barbie. Her back says 1978 Kenner Prods with a bunch of numbers and Made in Hong Kong. I think she's a Jenny Jones doll...but I want to make sure. Thank you.

You're right, she's Jenny Jones.

	Becoming Royalty: Book One of the Enchanted Cloak Series Sale Price: $7.56
	Elizabeth is orphaned at a young age and is raised by a kind sorceress. Unknown to Elizabeth, she is the rightful heir to the Kingdom of Challon. When Challon's beloved King Christof dies of old age, the kingdom is taken over by the evil regent Simon, who has plans to expand his empire at all costs...

	NATIONAL DOLL WORLD June, 1983 (Magazine, The Magazine for Doll Lovers, English Royalty Dolls, Barbie's Boutique, The Crissy Chronicles, Wedding Cake Dolls)

	Royalty of Paper Dolls Sale Price: $3.97

	Monster High Ghoulia Yelps Doll with Pet Owl Sir Hoots A Lot Sale Price: $19.28
	Monster High Ghoulia Yelps with Pet Owl Sir Hoots A Lot. Ghoulia Yelps is one of the newest and coolest ghouls at Monster High with her trendy fashions, accessories and scary cute pet! Ghoulia Yelps is the new zombie girl with a pet owl named Sir Hoots A Lot...

	NATIONAL DOLL WORLD magazine May / June 1983 Volume 7 Number 3 (The Magazine For Doll Lovers, English Royalty Dolls, Barbie's Boutique, The Crissy Chronicles, Wedding Cake Dolls)

	NATIONAL DOLL WORLD magazine May / June 1983 Volume 7 No. 3 (The Magazine For Doll Lovers, English Royalty Dolls, Barbie's Boutique, The Crissy Chronicles, Wedding Cake Dolls, Dollmaker With a Dream, Pagosa Ragbabies, Peasant Patsy)

	DOLL READER - COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO DOLLS & MINIATURES December 1985 / January 1986 Volume XIV Issue 1 (Antique. Collectible. Doll Artist Dolls. Doll Dressing/Making. Paper Dolls. Queen of Doll Royalty. Preserving Hard Plastic Dolls. Patterns for Holiday Costumes)

	Barbie Princess Doll - Blue Dress Sale Price: $9.75
	Barbie Princess Doll: Every girl wants to be a Barbie princess and this fairytale takes on a decidedly different twist. A Barbie princess rules her kingdom with beauty and brains, style and substance, seeking adventures that take her from pink carpet star to hometown heroine to caring for the planet, all in time, of course, for the evening ball...

	Barbie Princess Doll - Pink and Gold Dress Sale Price: $11.98
	Barbie Princess Doll: Every girl wants to be a Barbie princess and this fairytale takes on a decidedly different twist. A Barbie princess rules her kingdom with beauty and brains, style and substance, seeking adventures that take her from pink carpet star to hometown heroine to caring for the planet, all in time, of course, for the evening ball...

	Barbie Toy Story 3 Barbie Loves Buzz Doll Sale Price: $13.99
	Barbie Toy Story 3 Barbie Loves Buzz Doll

Barbie was first released by Mattel in 1959 and since the earliest Barbie doll had her hair pulled back in a Ponytail, she is referred to as the Ponytail Barbie by vintage Barbie collectors. There are six different incarnations of the Ponytail Barbie and so she is referred to by her number, i.e. #1 Ponytail Barbie or #2 Ponytail, etc. What follows is a brief guide to identifying each one as the differences between them are usually subtle, but hugely significant to value.

#1 Ponytail Barbie

The #1 Ponytail Barbie can be either blonde or brunette. More blonde dolls were made so the brunette is more valuable. Her hair is tied back in a ponytail and she has curled bangs. Her irises are white and her lips are red and she also severely arched eyebrows. Pointy, actually. She is also peering off to the side.

Constructed from heavy vinyl plastic, she has a solid torso and holes in the bottom of her feet and copper tubing in her legs so she can be fitted to her pedestal. The bottom of her right foot also says "Japan" on it.

Due to the nature of the plastic she was made from, she is usually faded to a very white color. Her original outfit consists of a black/white zebra striped swimsuit, open toed black high heels (with holes in them!), white sunglasses (blue lenses) and golden hoop earrings.

#1 Ponytail Barbie is also marked: Barbie (TM) Pats. Pend. ©MCMLVIII by Mattel Inc.

#2 Ponytail Barbie

The #2 Ponytail Barbie is actually exactly the same as the #1 Barbie except she no longer has holes in her feet and no copper tubing. Her new pedestal has arms to hold her in place. She bears the same mark as above.

#3 Ponytail Barbie

#3 Barbie is like the #2 except she now has blue irises and softer eyebrows. She may have either brown or blue eyeliner.

#4 Ponytail Barbie

The #4 Barbie now comes in a new type of plastic and generally keeps her flesh-colored tone over the years. She also only comes wearing blue eyeliner.

#5 Ponytail Barbie

The big changes to the #5 Barbie are that her torso is now hollow and she bears a new mark: Barbie ® Pats. Pend. ©MCMLVIII by Mattel Inc. Note the ® instead of the (TM).

In addition. #5 also is available in a new hair color, Titian. Barbie's hair is also a bit stiffer now. The Titian #5 Barbie is very hard to find and the most collectible. Unfortunately, #5 Barbies are prone to greasy faces due to some problems Mattel was having with the vinyl. A greasy appearance will reduce value as the problem isn't universal and there are some dolls still showing lovely matte faces to be found.

#6 Ponytail Barbie

#6 has a new outfit, a red jersey swimsuit and red open-toed heels. Her lips are now watermelon colored instead of red. Her fingernail polish matches her lips. The vinyl problems were fixed so she won't have a greasy face anymore either.

Is she a number 6 or number 7?

Some time in 1963, there was a major change to Barbie. The #6 dolls produced in 1963 and 1964 have broader faces and also have a different mark: Midge(TM)/© 1962/Barbie®/© 1958/by/Mattel, Inc and they are available in different hair colors -- lemon blonde, ash blonde, titian and brunette (not raven black like the #1's). Her lips and nails are now coral.

Sometimes the Barbie with the new mark is referred to as the #7 Barbie by collectors and sometimes she is referred to as the #6. If you are considering adding one of these dolls to your collection, the important thing is to know that Barbie had a bit of a makeover between 1962 and 1963 and the 1962 doll was only manufactured for one year so she may be more collectible.

On a final note, there are lots of artists doing restorations and repaints of vintage Barbie dolls. Like any antique, any vintage Barbie that has been altered from her original condition will be far less valuable even if the repaint restores her beauty. If you are bidding on an auction for a Barbie doll and you have questions about any possible restoration work done to her, don't be afraid to question the seller.

if you would like to learn more about vintage Barbies or are looking to add to your collection, you can see some of the vintage Ponytail Barbies available on Jenni's website: http://vintagebarbies.collectiblesnook.com/

Jenni Kerala is a mid-century modern collector and collects mod Barbies and fashion accessories.

Musicals currently not touring?

I'm a junior in highschool and every year we put on a Broadway musical. It has to be off Broadway and not touring to not pay tons of money in Rights/Royalties. My teacher already knows which one we are doing...but won't tell us until after our 3 day madrigal dinner performance! Any musicals that pop in your mind??

These are all shows that I have heard of schools doing before. Some of them are more geared to a typical high school crowd than others. For example: I wouldn't choose "Man of La Mancha" for a high school, but I've seen it done. There are more musicals listed on the Wikipedia links below, but these are the ones that are prominent enough that they might be chosen by your director. Break a leg!

* 1776, (1969, revival 1997) Broadway musical by Sherman Edwards.
* 42nd Street, (1980) Broadway musical by Harry Warren and Al Dubin
* Annie, Broadway musical (1977) (music: Charles Strouse, lyrics: Martin Charnin) Notable songs: "Tomorrow," "A Hard-Knock Life."
* Anything Goes, Broadway musical (1934) with music and lyrics by (Cole Porter) Notable songs: "Anything Goes," "You're the Top," "I Get a Kick out of You."
* Babes in Arms
* Brigadoon, Broadway musical (1947), film 1954, music: Frederick Loewe, lyrics: Alan Jay Lerner, i. e., Lerner and Loewe; Notable song: "Almost Like Being in Love."
* Bye Bye Birdie, Broadway musical (1960), book: Michael Stewart, music: Charles Strouse, lyrics: Lee Adams; filmed by Columbia Pictures in 1963; notable songs: "A Lot of Livin' to Do," "Kids," "Put On a Happy Face."
* Cabaret, Broadway musical (1966), book by Joe Masteroff; music: John Kander, lyrics: Fred Ebb, i. e., Kander and Ebb; filmed in 1972; notable song: "Cabaret."
* Camelot, Broadway musical (1960), lyrics: Alan Jay Lerner; music: Frederick Lœwe; filmed by Warner Brothers in 1967; notable songs: "Camelot", "Take me to the Fair", "C'est Moi" "Fie on Goodness"
* Carousel, Broadway musical (1945), music: Richard Rodgers, lyrics: Oscar Hammerstein II, i. e., Rodgers and Hammerstein; notable songs: Bill's "Soliloquy," "You'll Never Walk Alone," "What's the Use of Wonderin'."
* Chicago, Broadway musical (1975), music: John Kander, lyrics: Fred Ebb, i. e., Kander and Ebb; filmed in 2002; notable song: "All That Jazz."
* Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, stage version of the film, West End (2004), Broadway (2005)
* A Chorus Line, Broadway musical (1975), music: Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics: Edward Kleban; notable songs: "What I Did for Love," "One."
* City of Angels, Broadway musical (1989), music: Cy Coleman, lyrics: David Zippel; notable song: "You're Nothing Without Me."
* Company, Broadway musical (1970) with book by George Furth and music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; notable song: "The Ladies Who Lunch."
* A Connecticut Yankee, Broadway musical (1927), music: Richard Rodgers, lyrics: Lorenz Hart, i. e., Rodgers and Hart; song: "Thou Swell"
* Crazy for You, Broadway musical (1992), compiled from songs by George (music) and Ira Gershwin (lyrics); a revised version of Girl Crazy
* Damn Yankees, Broadway musical (1955), book: George Abbott, Douglass Wallop, Richard Bissell, music: Richard Adler, Jerry Ross; filmed in 1958; notable songs: "Heart," "Whatever Lola Wants."
* Fame, MGM film (1980)
* The Fantasticks, Off-Broadway musical (1960), music: Harvey Schmidt, lyrics: Tom Jones) It opened at the Sullivan Street Playhouse on May 3 and ran for 17,162 performances. Run ended 2002 making it world's longest-running musical as of 2004. Notable songs: "Try to Remember," "Soon It's Gonna Rain"
* Finian's Rainbow, Broadway musical (1947) with music by Burton Lane, lyrics by E. Y. Harburg; notable song: "How are Things in Glocca Morra?"
* Fiorello!, Broadway musical (1959), book by Jerome Weidman and George Abbott, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, music by Jerry Bock; notable song: "Little Tin Box"
* Flower Drum Song, Broadway musical (1958), (book by Oscar Hammerstein II and Joseph Fields, songs by Rodgers and Hammerstein); notable song: "I Enjoy Being a Girl"
* Funny Girl, Broadway musical (1964), book by Isobel Lennart, music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Bob Merrill and others; featured Barbra Streisand; notable songs: "People", "Don't Rain on My Parade"
* A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Broadway musical (1962) with book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; notable song: "Comedy Tonight"
* Grease (1972), music and lyrics: Warren Casey, Jim Jacobs and others; notable song: "Summer Nights".
* Gypsy, Broadway musical (1959), book by Arthur Laurents, music: Jule Styne, lyrics: Stephen Sondheim; notable songs: "Everything's Coming up Roses", "Together Wherever We Go"
* Hello, Dolly!, Broadway musical (1964), book by Michael Stewart, music and lyrics by Jerry Herman; featured Carol Channing; notable song, "Hello, Dolly!."
* High Society, Broadway musical (1998) adapted from the film
* How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Broadway musical (1961), book by Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert, music and lyrics: Frank Loesser; notable songs: "I Believe in You", Brotherhood of Man
* The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn MGM/UA film (1974) by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman
* I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, Off-Broadway musical (1996) with lyrics by Joe DiPietro
* Into the Woods, Broadway musical (1987) with book by James Lapine, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
* Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat (1968), music: Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics: Tim Rice; notable songs: Any Dream Will Do
* Kiss of the Spider Woman, (1993) Broadway musical by Kander and Ebb.
* Kiss Me, Kate, (1948, revived in 1952 and 1999) Broadway musical with music and lyrics by Cole Porter, book by Bella and Samuel Spewack. Notable song: "Too Darn Hot."
* Little Me, Broadway musical (1962) with book by Neil Simon, music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Carolyn Leigh
* A Little Night Music (1973), lyrics and music by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler; notable song: "Send in the Clowns". The Broadway production opened on February 25, 1973 at the Shubert Theatre and ran for 601 performances. The London production opened on April 15, 1975 at the Adelphi Theatre and ran for 406 performances.
* Little Shop of Horrors, Off-Broadway musical (1982) by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, film 1986. Notable song: "Suddenly, Seymour"
* Mame, Broadway musical (1966), book by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee, music and lyrics by Jerry Herman; notable songs: "We Need a Little Christmas," "Mame," "Bosom Buddies," "If He Walked into My Life", film version in 1974.
* Man of La Mancha, Broadway musical (1965), book by Dale Wasserman, music by Mitch Leigh, lyrics by Joe Darion; notable song: "The Impossible Dream"
* Mary Poppins, London musical (2004) based on the film
* My Fair Lady, Broadway musical (1956) with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe (Lerner and Loewe), film version in 1964; notable songs: "Wouldn't It Be Loverly?," "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face," "I Could Have Danced All Night," "Get Me to the Church On Time"
* The Mystery of Edwin Drood (also called Drood), Broadway musical (1985) with music and lyrics by Rupert Holmes
* No, No, Nanette, Broadway musical (1925), music: Vincent Youmans; lyrics: Irving Cæsar, Otto Harbach. Songs: "Tea For Two," "I Want To Be Happy"
* Nunsense, Off-Broadway musical (1985)
* Oliver!, West End musical (1960), music and lyrics: Lionel Bart; notable song: "Consider Yourself."
* On the Town, Broadway musical (1944) with book and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green and music by Leonard Bernstein; filmed by MGM in 1949. Song: "New York, New York (It's a Helluva Town)"
* Once on This Island, Off-Broadway musical transferred to Broadway (1990) by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty
* Once Upon a Mattress, Off-Broadway musical transferred to Broadway (1959), book by Jay Thompson, Marshall Barer, and Dean Fuller, music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer, featured Carol Burnett.
* Over Here! Broadway production opened at the Shubert Theatre on March 6, 1974 and ran for 341 performances. Music and Lyrics by the Sherman Brothers.
* The Pajama Game (1954), book by George Abbott and Richard Bissell, music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross; notable songs: "Steam Heat," "Hernando's Hideaway"
* Pal Joey, Broadway musical (1940), lyrics: Lorenz Hart, music: Richard Rodgers. Broadway production opened on December 25, 1940 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre and ran for 374 performances. Filmed by Columbia Pictures in 1957. Notable song: Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered
* Peter Pan, Broadway musical (1954), music: Mark Charlap, Jule Styne, lyrics: Betty Comden, Adolph Green, Carolyn Leigh.
* Porgy and Bess, Broadway opera (1935) music: George Gershwin; lyrics: DuBose Heyward, Ira Gershwin.
* Ragtime, Broadway musical (1998) with lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and music by Stephen Flaherty. Notable song: Wheels of a Dream
* Rent, Off-Broadway musical transferred to Broadway (1996) by Jonathan Larson Movie Version: 2005. Notable songs: Seasons of Love, La Vie Boheme
* The Rocky Horror Show, West End musical (1973), music and lyrics: Richard O'Brien; produced on Broadway (1975); notable song: "The Time Warp."
* The Secret Garden, Broadway musical (1991) by Lucy Simon and Marsha Norman
* Show Boat (1927), music: Jerome Kern and others, lyrics: Oscar Hammerstein II, P. G. Wodehouse and others; notable songs: "Old Man River," "Bill," "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man."
* Snoopy!!! The Musical (Off-Broadway) (1975)
* South Pacific (1949), songs by Rodgers and Hammerstein, book by Oscar Hammerstein II and Joshua Logan; notable songs: "Bali Ha'i," "Some Enchanted Evening."
* State Fair (1945), film, songs by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Based on an earlier non-musical film from 1933 and not adapted for stage until the 1990s. With Jeanne Crain, Dana Andrews, Dick Haymes and Vivian Blaine. Remade in 1962. Notable songs: "Our State Fair", "It Might As Well Be Spring", "It's A Grand Night for Singing", "Isn't It Kind of Fun?".
* Sunset Boulevard (Andrew Lloyd Webber)
* Sweeney Todd (1979) (Stephen Sondheim)
* Sweet Charity (Book by Neil Simon, music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Dorothy Fields) Notable songs: "Hey, Big Spender", "The Rhythm of Life"
* Titanic, Broadway musical (1997) by Peter Stone and Maury Yeston
* The Adventures of Tom Sawyer 1973 MGM/UA, live action film musical with screenplay, lyrics and music by Robert B. and Richard M. Sherman.
* Urinetown The Musical, Off-Broadway musical, transferred to Broadway (2001), by Mark Hollman and Greg Kotis
* Victor/Victoria, Broadway musical (1995) adapted from the film
* West Side Story, Broadway musical (1957), book by Arthur Laurents, music: Leonard Bernstein, lyrics: Stephen Sondheim; notable songs: "Tonight," "America," "Gee, Officer Krupke."
* The Wiz, Broadway musical (1975), music and lyrics: Charlie Smalls, Luther Vandross; notable song: "Ease On Down the Road"
* The Wizard of Oz, MGM film (1939), music: Harold Arlen, lyrics: E. Y. Harburg.
* You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Off-Broadway:1967, Broadway: 1999) (Clark Gesner)
* Zombie Prom

	Barbie Pink Label Kelly Doll Set Lucy Gets a Paris Gown Sale Price: $11.55
	Barbie Lucy Gets a Paris Gown Episode #147 "I Love Lucy"

	Barbie Collector Twilight Saga Bella Doll Sale Price: $12.50
	She's a vampire's girl. This Pink Label Barbie Doll presents Bella Swan, an 11 1/2-inch tall doll inspired by the blockbuster movie Twilight. Bella is all dressed up to meet her beau, come what may. Add her and the Edward Cullen Barbie Doll to your collection! Edward Cullen Doll sold separately...

	Barbie Collector Twilight Saga Edward Doll Sale Price: $12.50
	Part of the Pink Labels Collection, Stephenie Meyer's Twilight tells the tale of teenage romance between mortal Bella Swan, and the intriguing and dazzlingly beautiful vampire, Edward Cullen. The #1 New York Times Best seller and hugely popular movie has left its mark!

	Barbie Jailhouse Rock Elvis Barbie Doll Sale Price: $13.80
	Elvis Presley in Jailhouse RockELV75 Birthday 2010Pink Label Barbie CollectorSinger, dancer, and actor, he starred in 33 movies,including Jailhouse Rock, which inspiredthis portrait doll

	Barbie Collector Twilight Saga Eclipse Victoria Doll Sale Price: $14.99
	Stephenie Meyerâ?TMs story continues with Eclipse, the third movie in the Twilight saga. Alice Cullen, Edwardâ?TMs sister, becomes a close companion to Bella Swan. Her playful personality and glamorous fashion sense have made her a fan favorite...

	Barbie Collector Pink Label - Dolls of the World - Princess of the Pacific Islands Sale Price: $35.70
	The Hawaiian people live on beautiful tropical islands in the Pacific Ocean. In this tropical paradise, a beautiful girl with long black hair walks along the shore saying "Aloha" to everyone she sees. This greeting means both "hello" and "good bye...

	Barbie Collector Twilight Saga New Moon Jacob Doll Sale Price: $8.99
	Doll is inspired by the Jacob Black character from the New Moon movie, which is based on Stephenie Meyer's New York Times Best Selling book series Twilight. The stunning doll is created in the image of Taylor Lautner, who portrays the handsome and protective Jacob werewolf character...

	Barbie Pink Label Collection France Dolls of The World - 50th Anniversary Sale Price: $29.95
	Dolls of The World Collection France Barbie Doll Pink Label CollectionOLLS - Celebrate a spectacular cabaret in the City of Lights-the pure exuberance of the can-can dancer doll kicks up her heels in traditional costume of frilled corset dress and feathered headwear.

	Barbie Collector Twilight Saga Eclipse Jane Doll Sale Price: $23.00
	The Twilight Saga continues with Jane doll in the Barbie®Collector Twilight series. A part of the Volturiclan, Jane is dressed in her black cloak with hood from the third installment in the TwilightSaga, Eclipse...

	Barbie Collector I Love Lucy "Lucy Is Envious" Kelly Dolls Sale Price: $11.98
	Barbie I Love Lucy "Lucy Is Envious" Kelly Dolls: Pink Label Collection: Everybody loves Lucy. In the Lucy Is Envious episode, Lucy and Ethel need to make serious money. They take jobs promoting a movie called "Women From Mars" and find themselves dressed as Martians invading the observation deck of the Empire State Building...

The New York toy fair hosted the introduction of a phenomenon in 1959. This was when Barbie dolls were introduced to the world. They are still made at the present time and many millions have been sold all over the globe. Barbie doll collecting is a very popular hobby as a result and Mattel estimates that there are over 100,000 people who collect Barbie dolls. Most of these are female and are on average 40 years old. They tend to buy about 20 barbie dolls each every year.

Barbie underwent many changes in appearance over the years. The first Barbie had a ponytail hairstyle and wore a zebra striped one piece swimsuit. She was marked Made in Japan on the bottom of the right foot and had the copyright date 1958 on the back. This is the rarest Barbie and if you locate one in really nice condition it is quite valuable.

Vintage Barbie dolls are considered by collectors to be those made between 1959 and 1972. Later dolls are considered to be modern. Mattel made special edition dolls in the later years which have their own collector following. To be truly collectible these later dolls should be in mint condition in the original box. Several different label editions of these were made in varying limited quantities.

The Pink Label collectible Barbies were made with no limit to the quantity. The next level of collectible Barbies was the Silver Label edition which were limited to 50,000 dolls and distributed worldwide. Gold Label Barbie dolls were made in an edition of up to 25,000. The top tier is the Platinum Label dolls which were limited to 1000 dolls. These label edition dolls are much sought after by collectors. To be of value as a collectors doll they should be in the original box and be in mint condition.

Barbie doll collecting is popular in many countries around the world. Pre 1972 vintage Barbies are the most sought after and many are still to be found in garage sales,flea markets,thrift stores and such like places. Most people know nothing about vintage Barbie dolls or their values. As a result there are lots of them still out there waiting for the right collector to come along and find them. The thrill of the hunt can be almost obsessive and can get an avid collector out of bed to be an early bird at garage sales or flea markets. It's all worth it when that early Barbie is purchased for a song and carried home triumphantly to join her sisters in a collection.

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Am I fake?

A big pet peeve of mine is when someone calls someone they don't know very well "fake" I don't even like labels (punk emo etc) I dont fit under any of those labels so they are just not for me.

Before you can ask, "am I fake", you must know "who you really are." Being a "fake" means that you are trying to be somebody you're not. Like if you were rich, trying to act like you were poor (or vice-versa), or if you were a girl pretending to be a guy...you're a fake.

How you describe yourself in your questions isn't being a fake. Your just an average person that have a taste for a variety of things - and that's just who you are and what you like and appreciate. You have your things you like and the things you dislike.

Don't let your peers determine for your what you should like or dislike, stick to your guns - that's being real and keep it that way. You would be fake otherwise and don't be ashamed of what you like - people will either love you or hate you for it - in anycase you will not please everybody - but make sure you please yourself.

	Barbie in a Christmas Carol Sale Price: $14.99

	Monster High Ghoulia Yelps Doll with Pet Owl Sir Hoots A Lot Sale Price: $19.28
	Monster High Ghoulia Yelps with Pet Owl Sir Hoots A Lot. Ghoulia Yelps is one of the newest and coolest ghouls at Monster High with her trendy fashions, accessories and scary cute pet! Ghoulia Yelps is the new zombie girl with a pet owl named Sir Hoots A Lot...

	Lots of shrimp on the Barbie in Boston, and tasty mussels too.(QUICK FROZEN FOODS INTERNATIONAL: FROZEN FOOD FORUM)(Conference news)(Editorial): An article from: Quick Frozen Foods International Sale Price: $9.95
	This digital document is an article from Quick Frozen Foods International, published by E.W. Williams Publications, Inc. on April 1, 2010. The length of the article is 635 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page...

	Barbie Lots of Bows on Verizon iPhone 4 Case by Coveroo
	Get everyone's favorite All American Girl on your Coveroo today with a Barbie Coveroo! This iPhone case is compatible with the iPhone 4 by Verizon

	Barbie: The Island Princess Sale Price: $4.95
	Join Barbie¿ as Rosella¿, the shipwrecked princess, and her family of animal friends on her tropical island. Raised by a red panda, a peacock, and a baby elephant, Rosella¿ knows nothing of her real identity until adventurous Prince Antonio¿ discovers her tropical island...

	Barbie and Ken 2008 Clothes Fashion Pack Assortment Set - IT'S A DATE with 4 Outfits (2 Ken's and 2 Barbie's) Plus Lots of Accessories Sale Price: $49.99
	Barbie and Ken 2008 Clothes Fashion Pack Assortment Set - IT'S A DATE with 4 Outfits (2 Ken's and 2 Barbie's) Plus Lots of Accessories

	Adjustable Doll Stand For 8" to 14" Dolls (Lot of 8) Sale Price: $15.60
	These Adjustable Doll Stands securely display your treasured dolls with pride. They can also be used for displaying bears and action figures. The waist-hold clamp extends from 5"H to a maximum of 8"H and can safely display dolls that are 8" to 14"H...

	Barbie Working Woman (PC/Mac CD-ROM) Sale Price: $4.50
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	Disney Princess: Ultimate Song Collection Sale Price: $6.98
	Music for your royal Celebration! Disney Princess Ultimate Song Collection, If You Can Dream, Part of Your World, A Whole New World, Just Around the Riverbend, Colors of the Wind.

	A Breathtaking Wedding Gown with Lots of Great Lace Made to Fit the Barbie Doll Sale Price: $7.00
	Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts. In a series of novels published by Random House in the 1960s, her parents' names are given as George and Margaret Roberts from the fictional town of Willows, Wisconsin...

On March 9, 1959 the Barbie doll made her debut into the world and needless to say, this invariably redefined our little girls' playtime. Barbie's huge popularity has hit the fifty years mark, so that means that you can find 3 generations in a family that all adore Barbie. In as much as there has been a decline in the sales of Barbie dolls, she is still the most popular doll in the western world.

The women who played with Barbie in the childhood are the most common collectors of vintage Barbie dolls, and also go out looking for a Barbie for their girls too. They have a lot of fond memories of playing with their barbies and want their daughters to have the same too.

With all the good things said about having a Barbie doll, there main bone of contention is that Barbie is an unrealistic role model for young girls. For example, there are many girls out there who aspire to have barbies body figure, and have ended up having even eating disorders and low self esteem.

Compared to the original barbie, the Barbie doll made today has a realistic body shape that is similar to that of a real life woman. And they are also given careers that young girls can aspire to having. Some of the careers that she had had include being a pilot, a stewardess, a doctor and so on. With all the changes that the Barbie dolls have undergone over the past years, the one constant is the happiness that each Barbie has brought to little girls the world over.

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I have a ton of vintage barbie clothes and accessories.. How can I identify them?

Where can I find the outfit names and numbers? I noticed a lot of people online have outfit numbers and names. I've been searching all over the net and I can only find doll identification. What I really need is clothing or outfit ID. Can you give me some websites that can help? Thanks!

I know that if they have zippers, they are way old.

I'm sure there are books on the subject. Check the library or online.

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	Barbie My Favorite Swirl Ponytail Barbie Doll Sale Price: $22.85
	One of the classic Barbies from the 1960s! Comes with collector cards and booklet. Pink Label Barbie! One cherished Barbie dolls is the 1964 Swirl Barbie in her red bathing suit with blonde ponytail! A faithful reproduction as well as a second 1960s reproduction fashion is included, along with 3 collector cards, and a booklet...

	Barbie Paperdolls, the 1959 Number One and the 1964 Ponytail Swirl Sale Price: $9.00
	Mattel, Inc. Barbie figures. Published by Avon Products, 1997. Includes two dolls: the1959 Number One Barbie and the 1964 Ponytail Swirl Barbie, along with outfits of course, some colored and some to be colored...

	Goodbye Girl Swirl Ponytail Hat Sale Price: $26.00
	Simple and sleek styling provides a snug solution for ponytail wearers. HyperReflect striping for increased visibility. Decorative swirl accent. Lightweight and quick to dry. One size fits most.

	Mattel Year 2009 My Favorite Barbie Collector Series 12 Inch Doll Set - "1964 Reproduction" Swirl Ponytail Barbie with Red Helenca Swim Suit, "Dancing Doll" Fashion Dress, 2 Pair of High Heel Shoes and Record Player with 2 Discs Plus Doll Stand, 3 Collector Cards and Reproduction Booklet (R9525) Sale Price: $30.00
	Mattel Year 2009 My Favorite Barbie Collector Series 12 Inch Doll Set - "1964 Reproduction" Swirl Ponytail Barbie with Red Helenca Swim Suit, "Dancing Doll" Fashion Dress, 2 Pair of High Heel Shoes and Record Player with 2 Discs Plus Doll Stand, 3 Collector Cards and Reproduction Booklet (R9525)

	Kids Goodbye Girl Ponytail Hat (Light Blue Swirl) Sale Price: $22.00
	Colored fleece with great printed trim accent.

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	The Ponytail hat from TrailHeads is a stylish solution for females looking for a performance cap that fits and functions properly. This topper features an integrated loop construction that provides a sleek way to secure a ponytail.

	1959 #1 & 1964 Ponytail Swirl Barbie Doll Paper Dolls From 1994 Sale Price: $54.95
	OUTFITS INCLUDED ARE: PLANTATION BELLE, GAY PARISIENNE, SOLO IN THE SPOTLIGHT, ENCHANTED EVENING, SKI QUEEN, ASTRONAUT AND DRUM MAJORETTE. ALSO INCLUDED ARE SOME OUTFITS WHICH CAN BE HAND COLORED, AS WELL AS THE TWO BARBIE PAPER DOLLS.

	Mattel® Swirl Ponytail Barbie® Doll Sale Price: $66.00
	In 1964, Barbie® replaced her bangs with a sleek, side-sweep hairstyle, known popularly by collectors as the swirl ponytail. Included in this package is a reproduction doll wearing a replica of the original helenca swim suit, 3 collector cards, a reproduction booklet and a re-creation of the 1965 Dancing Doll fashion from the 1600 series...

	Moni Poni Swirl Ponytail Holder
	Moni Poni Swirl Ponytail holder is a plastic spiral which has been carefully engineered to produce just the right amount of pressure throughout the layers of a ponytail.

	Conair Ponytailer Swirl Rhinstone (6-Pack) Sale Price: $32.39

The New York toy fair hosted the introduction of a phenomenon in 1959. This was when Barbie dolls were introduced to the world. They are still made at the present time and many millions have been sold all over the globe. Barbie doll collecting is a very popular hobby as a result and Mattel estimates that there are over 100,000 people who collect Barbie dolls. Most of these are female and are on average 40 years old. They tend to buy about 20 barbie dolls each every year.

Barbie underwent many changes in appearance over the years. The first Barbie had a ponytail hairstyle and wore a zebra striped one piece swimsuit. She was marked Made in Japan on the bottom of the right foot and had the copyright date 1958 on the back. This is the rarest Barbie and if you locate one in really nice condition it is quite valuable.

Vintage Barbie dolls are considered by collectors to be those made between 1959 and 1972. Later dolls are considered to be modern. Mattel made special edition dolls in the later years which have their own collector following. To be truly collectible these later dolls should be in mint condition in the original box. Several different label editions of these were made in varying limited quantities.

The Pink Label collectible Barbies were made with no limit to the quantity. The next level of collectible Barbies was the Silver Label edition which were limited to 50,000 dolls and distributed worldwide. Gold Label Barbie dolls were made in an edition of up to 25,000. The top tier is the Platinum Label dolls which were limited to 1000 dolls. These label edition dolls are much sought after by collectors. To be of value as a collectors doll they should be in the original box and be in mint condition.

Barbie doll collecting is popular in many countries around the world. Pre 1972 vintage Barbies are the most sought after and many are still to be found in garage sales,flea markets,thrift stores and such like places. Most people know nothing about vintage Barbie dolls or their values. As a result there are lots of them still out there waiting for the right collector to come along and find them. The thrill of the hunt can be almost obsessive and can get an avid collector out of bed to be an early bird at garage sales or flea markets. It's all worth it when that early Barbie is purchased for a song and carried home triumphantly to join her sisters in a collection.

Want to find Barbie dolls and accessories even cheaper than in garage sales? Lots of Barbie dolls, Barbie clothes and accessories are found here starting at $1 and up. Don't miss it. Check this out http://www.collectbarbiedolls.com

	Barbie Collector Dolls of the World Big Ben Doll Sale Price: $24.00
	DOLLS OF THE WORLD® Landmark Collection PINK LABELâ"¢ Collection In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Dolls of the World®, the Landmark Collection is bringing world-famous landmarks to life through Barbie® fashion.

	The World of Barbie Dolls Sale Price: $1.80

	Hallmark Keepsake Ornament 1998 Mexican Barbie Dolls of the World Sale Price: $6.00
	The handcrafted 1998 Mexican Barbie ornament is in its original packaging and box, which has never been used or opened. The ornament is third in the "Dolls of the World" Ornament Series.

	Barbie Princess of the Nile - Dolls of the World Princess Collection Sale Price: $119.99
	Item is in stock and ready to ship.

	Sixth & Springs Books: Crochet For Barbie Doll Sale Price: $12.50
	This book offers more than 75 fabulous crochet patterns to dress Barbie in style-all invitingly illustrated in full color. Ranging from casual to dressy these chic and stylish garments and accessories will suit all of Barbie's many moods...

	My Lovely Baby Doll With Fold Up Stroller Sale Price: $16.95
	Introducing the My Lovely Baby Doll With Fold Up Stroller. Comes complete with a baby doll and umbrella stroller. Perfect for pretend play, the My Lovely Baby Doll With Fold Up Stroller will give your little girl hours of fun...

	Barbie Mariposa Sale Price: $6.20
	Elina knows that it's difficult feeling like you don't belong, so when Bibble decides not to visit a friend for fear of not fitting in, Elina relates the story of a butterfly fairy named Mariposa who loves to read and dream about the stars and the worlds beyond her land, but never quite feels like she fits in with her fellow fairies...

	Barbie Mariposa (Step into Reading) Sale Price: $1.42
	FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. When the Queen of Flutterfield is poisoned, Mariposa, a butterfly fairy, and her two friends set out beyond the forest to the Cave of Reflection to find the antidote that will save the Queen.

	Barbie & the Rockers Vol. 1: Out of This World [VHS]

	Barbie All Doll'd Up Tablecover
	Includes 1 tablecover.

The New York toy fair hosted the introduction of a phenomenon in 1959. This was when Barbie dolls were introduced to the world. They are still made at the present time and many millions have been sold all over the globe. Barbie doll collecting is a very popular hobby as a result and Mattel estimates that there are over 100,000 people who collect Barbie dolls. Most of these are female and are on average 40 years old. They tend to buy about 20 barbie dolls each every year.

Barbie underwent many changes in appearance over the years. The first Barbie had a ponytail hairstyle and wore a zebra striped one piece swimsuit. She was marked Made in Japan on the bottom of the right foot and had the copyright date 1958 on the back. This is the rarest Barbie and if you locate one in really nice condition it is quite valuable.

Vintage Barbie dolls are considered by collectors to be those made between 1959 and 1972. Later dolls are considered to be modern. Mattel made special edition dolls in the later years which have their own collector following. To be truly collectible these later dolls should be in mint condition in the original box. Several different label editions of these were made in varying limited quantities.

The Pink Label collectible Barbies were made with no limit to the quantity. The next level of collectible Barbies was the Silver Label edition which were limited to 50,000 dolls and distributed worldwide. Gold Label Barbie dolls were made in an edition of up to 25,000. The top tier is the Platinum Label dolls which were limited to 1000 dolls. These label edition dolls are much sought after by collectors. To be of value as a collectors doll they should be in the original box and be in mint condition.

Barbie doll collecting is popular in many countries around the world. Pre 1972 vintage Barbies are the most sought after and many are still to be found in garage sales,flea markets,thrift stores and such like places. Most people know nothing about vintage Barbie dolls or their values. As a result there are lots of them still out there waiting for the right collector to come along and find them. The thrill of the hunt can be almost obsessive and can get an avid collector out of bed to be an early bird at garage sales or flea markets. It's all worth it when that early Barbie is purchased for a song and carried home triumphantly to join her sisters in a collection.

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If you were to design a Barbie, what would she look like? (fashion)?

I have seen all these topics and stuff about Barbie. If you've never seen Barbie, you really need to get out more often (and look at: http://www.barbie.com/ )

this is an interesting question (=

If i were to design a Barbie, she would be shorter than the original. (same proportion of about 5"6 if she were life-size)

she would have a medium waist, which would be smaller than her hips. (equal to 27 inches)

She would have average breasts, (about 34C) and larger hips than barbie, (equal to 35 inches)

She would be more tanned than the current Barbie, but not like a stereotypical "sunbed worshiper"

She would have Red hair, something which not many people who own it appreciate it, but is beautiful.

She would have Blue eyes and feet equal to about size 6.

Her lips would be medium to large-sized, her eyes fairly large and her nose average.

Her legs would be larger than the current Barbie, still toned and fairly slim but with a little more fat around them and definately not skinny.

Barbie would be CURVY.

If Barbie were this way, perhaps all the obsession about body image and desperation to be thin would slowly diminish, so people would stop longing to be something that isn't beautiful to everyone's eyes.

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Vintage Barbie dolls; Are you an expert & can you help please?

I have an old brunette bubblecut Barbie. She has some additional marks which I think might be of interest!
These are: 'Japan' on one foot
The number 18 on left buttock
Hallmark:(Right buttock) Midge 1962, Barbie 1958, by Mattel.Inc. Patented
She doesnt have bendy legs or twist n' turn waist.

this might help!

http://collectdolls.about.com/library/blgallpvinbarb.htm

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