Mattel, the maker of Barbie, has recently partnered with New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft to release their brand new Cancelled Barbie. … According to Mattel, Cancelled Barbie is a graduate of the University of Phoenix and now works at Monsanto as their social media manager.

11 Rarest Barbies in Existence

  • Water Lily.
  • 1988 Happy Holidays.
  • Marie Antoinette.
  • Inland Steel Barbie.
  • 1997 Misprint 10th Anniversary Holiday Barbie.
  • Midnight Red Barbie.
  • De Beers Barbie.
  • Barbie by Stefano Canturi.

Holiday Barbies Worth Big Bucks The most valuable holiday Barbies are from the years 1988-1992. Dolls that are MIB (mint in box) from those years sell for between $40-$200. A set of NRFB (never removed from box) dolls from 1988 to 1998 can sell for around $1,000.

She was marketed as Barbie’s best friend. No Midge dolls were sold for the rest of the vintage years after the 1960s. … The Happy Family product became the subject of controversy when some parents disliked the pregnant Midge toy because they believed that Midge was too young to have children.

Frida Kahlo Barbie dolls are now banned in Mexico after backlash from the artist’s family. A Mexican court ruled that the sale of the Frida Kahlo Barbie doll is officially banned in the country.

Christie Christie (19682005, 2015) Barbie doll’s first African-American friend character, Christie was part of the new group of Talking dolls for 1968. Christie was later issued as a Twist ‘N Turn version.

10 Most Expensive Toys and Games: From Diamond Barbie to Astolat Dollhouse Castle

  • Steiff Louis Vuitton Teddy Bear $2.1 million.
  • Golden Monopoly $2 million.
  • The Masterpiece Cube Rubik’s Cube $1.5 million.
  • Gold Rocking Horse $600,000.
  • Stefano Canturi Barbie or Diamond Barbie $302,500.

1958 stamped on Barbie’s tush, you shouldn’t assume you have an original 1959 Barbie. Szekely said Mattel used that imprint on dolls manufactured as late as 1966. … Also, Szekely told me, 1959 vintage Barbies had holes drilled in their feet so you could prop them up on their stands.

Most Expensive Barbies Ever Sold

Barbie Year Released Price
#1 Wonderful Blonde 1959 $6,600
Marie Antoinette Barbie 2003 $1,250
Devi Kroell Barbie 2010 $1,075
Pink Splendor Barbie 1996 $900

Based on my research, values for a mint in the box 1988 Holiday Barbie range from $450 to $650, a 1989 Holiday Barbie from $125 to $150, and a 1990 Holiday Barbie from $65 to $100.

On March 9, 1959, the first Barbie doll goes on display at the American Toy Fair in New York City. Eleven inches tall, with a waterfall of blond hair, Barbie was the first mass-produced toy doll in the United States with adult features. The woman behind Barbie was Ruth Handler, who co-founded Mattel, Inc.

$8,000 1959 to 1960s Barbies A long way from her initial $3 price tag, a mint-in-box original 1959 Barbie doll is worth $8,000-$10,000 today, according to Reader’s Digest. However, slightly less pristine versions are available on eBay for less one sold for $3,999 in December 2020.

But, no. Oreo Barbie was actually released in 1997. The same year scientists in Scotland were cloning sheep, Mattel was busy making deals with Nabisco to create a fun-loving Barbie who loved to eat Oreo cookies with her friends. … Ten years later, Mattel introduced Ritz Cracker Barbie.

Raquelle doll makes waves in a bright swimsuit with bold print, beautiful colors and unique silhouette.

She was replaced by Chelsea in 2011. Kelly’s body style changed around late 2008 to have less short and stubby arms and look older. A doll very similar to Kelly but more toddler like is now featured in the Barbie: I Can Be toy line and the Skipper Babysitters Inc toy line.

India Barbie Doll 2nd Edition This Collector Edition Barbie doll wears a traditional costume from far away India. Her modern, Indian sari is a rich, fuchsia color, accented with a beautiful shawl. Her accessories include delicate golden sandals, long drop earrings and a simple hand ring.

The first Barbie dolls were manufactured in Japan, with their clothes hand-stitched by Japanese homeworkers. Around 350,000 Barbie dolls were sold during the first year of production.

Inspired by traditional mariachis and marimbas, Mexico Barbie doll is ready for any fiesta! Doll wears a bright pink ruffled dress with colorful lace and ribbon accents.

Tommy is one of the Barbie characters. Tommy is Ken’s younger brother. He was introduced in 1997 and he last appeared in 2007.

Full Name: Raquelle Nia Lee Kim Race/Nationality: Korean, American Age: 22 Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii Raquelle and her twin brother, Ryan, are the freshest faces around.

Before Stacie and Chelsea were introduced, Barbie and Skipper had a younger brother and his name was Todd. His character doll was available in the market from 1965 to 1971. The name Todd would appear again along the Barbie toy line but not anymore as her brother.

1. Yacht History Supreme, 4.5 billion USD. The Yacht is plated with 100,000 kg of gold and platinum, and has other extravagances like statues made of a T-Rex’s bone and wine glasses made out of an 18-carat diamond.

Barbie also known as Barbara Millicent Roberts was created by Ruth Handler who named her after her daughter. She was first manufactured in March 1959, which makes her 56-years old! Her partner, Ken Carson, was invented two years and two days after her and is consequently 54-years old.

  • McDonald’s Happy Meal toys could be worth a nice bit of money. …
  • Barbie accessories and playsets can also make you a fortune. …
  • An original Furby could make you hundreds of dollars. …
  • Original Sky Dancers from Japan go for around $200. …
  • Rare copies of Super Mario Bros. …
  • Yu-Gi-Oh! …
  • Hot Wheels models have sold for $3,500.

Barbie dolls, especially vintage ones, are often identified by the marks on the doll’s behind or torso. These markings often include a date. The stamped date is actually the copyright date of a particular kind of doll body. The most common markings on Barbie dolls include 1966, Mattel, Inc.

1980 The original Black Barbie made her debut in 1980. Though beloved friends of Barbie like Christie and Francie — were introduced over the preceding decades, this was the first black fashion doll to be hailed as Barbie herself.

Barbara Millicent Roberts Barbie is an 11-inch- (29-cm-) tall plastic doll with the figure of an adult woman that was originally modeled on the German Bild Lilli doll (produced from 1955 to 1964), a risqu gag gift for men. The Barbie target demographic is young children. Barbie’s full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts.

List of the 20 Most Expensive Things in the World

  1. Yacht History Supreme. Cost: 4.5 billion USD. …
  2. Antilia. Cost: 2 billion USD. …
  3. 1963 Ferrari GTO. Cost: 52 billion USD. …
  4. ‘The Card Players’ (painting) Cost: 275 million USD. …
  5. The ‘Perfect Pink’ Cost: 23 million USD. …
  6. Parking spot Manhattan. …
  7. Feather of Huia Bird. …
  8. Diamond Panther Bracelet.