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Barbie Bonanza: Mattel’s fashion queen is more versatile than ever in 2021

by Stephanie Finnegan | Mar 12, 2021 | Barbie Dolls & Mattel, Black Dolls & Ethnic Dolls, Collectible Dolls, Dollmakers, Fashion Dolls, Play Dolls | 0 |

For 2021, Mattel’s Barbie designers are more committed than ever to creating dolls that mirror real-world collectors and their icons.

Curious Collector: Hallmark Barbie Doll

by DOLLS Magazine Contributor | Dec 16, 2020 | Barbie Dolls & Mattel, Collectible Dolls, Doll Collecting, Doll Identification & Values, Dollmakers, Fashion Dolls | 0 |

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?

Curious Collector: 1971 Growin’ Hair Barbie

by DOLLS Magazine Contributor | Nov 5, 2020 | Antique Dolls, Barbie Dolls & Mattel, Collectible Dolls, Doll Collecting, Doll Identification & Values, Play Dolls | 0 |

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.

Curious Collector: Mattel’s Julia Doll

by Joyce Greenholdt | Sep 9, 2020 | Barbie Dolls & Mattel, Black Dolls & Ethnic Dolls, Collectible Dolls, Doll Identification & Values, Fantasy & Popular Culture, Play Dolls | 0 |

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?