Curious Collector: Hallmark Barbie Doll
Q: I could not resist buying this adorable Barbie doll from 1994, still in her original box. She was available at Hallmark, according to the box. Can you tell me more about her?
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Category: Barbie Dolls & Mattel
Curious Collector: 1971 Growin’ Hair Barbie
Q: This version of Mattel’s Barbie doll really spoke to me on eBay. I had not heard of this doll and was very happy to have won her. I took her out of the box eventually, because the hair play factor was too hard to resist! I am sure as usual you have more information to tell me.
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Curious Collector: Mattel’s Julia Doll
Q: I just loved the television show “Julia” when it debuted in 1968 with the lovely Diahann Carroll. I found this doll at a show, and of course I bought it. I see from the tag that it is a reissue. What can you tell me about this wonderful doll?
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Birthday Boy: In 2020, Ken becomes his own man
If he were turning 45, I’d say it was a midlife crisis, but Ken is hitting the big 5-9. A year shy...
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Groundbreaking Glamor: 40 years ago, the first Black Barbie debuted
Mattel’s first African-American Barbie didn’t take her bow until late 1979 and then became...
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Dedicated to Diversity: Mattel releases two new dolls to honor physical differences
Mattel makes many toys, but for most consumers, they are synonymous with Barbie. This connection...
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Dolls in review: We unbox the first half of 2019
Barbie’s 60th anniversary popped up throughout 2019. The Mattel Shero line of dolls honored young...
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Last-Minute Lovelies: Pamper yourself with dolls this holiday season
Christmas babies and Christmas dolls go hand in hand. Pennie by Elsie Rodriguez, painted by Maria...
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