Barbie Collectibles

A Guide to Dolls

Doll guides are large books for doll collectors, used to help them tell one doll from another. They generally have large colour photos of each doll, together with price information.

Thanks to the popularity of doll collecting, doll guides sell surprisingly well, even though they are often large, thick, expensive books.

They are generally used mainly by professional collectors as tools for identification and valuation.

Because it would be pretty much impossible to fit every doll ever made into one book or even a series of books, each book tends to concentrate on a particular decade, or manufacturer, or even one doll (Barbie, for example).

Doll guides can be quite hard to find in shops (unless you live near a specialist doll shop), but they’re easy to find on the web, particularly on Amazon.com and eBay. If you get one used, it might not even be all that expensive, although you should expect to have to pay a lot for postage.

Make sure you read reviews of any given book before you buy it, because they vary hugely in quality, and not all of them do what they say on the cover very well at all.

It is ironic that doll guides are easiest to buy on the web, however, because it is also the web that is making them slowly obsolete. Even the best doll guides can’t hope to even touch the sheer diversity of pictures and information that exists on the web in the doll collecting enthusiast community.

There are websites out there that are at least as reliable as any of the books, and websites are usually more up-to-date in terms of price guidance.

The web works particularly well if you know which doll you have and just want to know which type it is. Even if you know nothing about the doll, however, and you can’t find it in a database, it’s not hard to find doll collectors’ forums (search for ‘doll forum’). Once you’re on a forum, you can post pictures and other enthusiasts will help you out – someone is bound to know the answer. Here is an example:

How much would a millenium collectible barbie go for do you think?

I have a millenium collectible barbie and am wanting to get rid of it. it has never been out of the box it still has the authenticity seals on it how much do you think i could get for it?

If you are in or near a large city, you can find a doll club. Check Barbie.com for group listings. Google for Barbie collectors or dealers. marleb is a knowledgeable Barbie dealer. Try Haute Doll magazine online for links. Otherwise, ebay is your best bet.

BARBIE collectibles at Love Saves The Day in NYC

The Collector's Encyclopedia of Barbie Dolls and Collectibles $2.02 The Collector's Encyclopedia of Barbie Dolls and Collectibles

Barbie $13.25 Barbie

Barbie Doll Treasures 1959-1997: Features : Fashion Booklets, Fashions $21 Barbie doll treasures from 1959-1997 are described, pictured in full color and valued. Barbie's fashion booklets, family and friends, structures, vehicles, pets, paper collectibles, and commemorative memorabilia are highlighted. 400 color photos.

Barbie Fairytopia/ Barbie Fairytopia $5.99 Barbie Fairytopia/ Barbie Fairytopia

Barbie Picture Dictionary (barbie) $49.95 Barbie Picture Dictionary (barbie)

Barbie ABC (Barbie) $8 Barbie ABC (Barbie)

Barbie 80's Cher Bob Mackie Doll $29.99 Designed by Bob Mackie, Cher doll sets the world on fire in an iconic, original ensemble from her 1989 music video. Featuring beautiful detailing with authentic face sculpt and Cher's true-to-life cascading curly back hair. A must-have Barbie Collector doll. Fashion designed especially for the Model Muse Barbie doll body. Not for use with other dolls. Doll cannot stand alone. Doll measures 11.5" t...

Animal Assorted Rubber Band Bracelets 24 Pack. Contains, Cat, Duck, Ostrich, Turtle, Dog, Rhinoceros, and Deer. . Variety of colors, red, blue, yellow, lilac, purple and hot pink $1.99 These Rubber Band bracelets are made from 100% Silicone. They are fun for kids of all ages. You can stretch these out and they will return to their original shape. Collect them all. Trade them with your friends. Not recommended for children under the age of 5....

Wilton Disney Mickey Mouse Cake Pan (2105-3601, 1995) Retired Collectible The contouring of the pan outlines the form and provides a generous backing to hold the cake. Crafted of quality aluminum, this bakeware heats evenly and keeps interiors moist while allowing surfaces to gently brown. Lightweight yet durable, it also retains its shape and transfers detailing clearly to the food surface. When the party is over, the pan cleans easily so there's less time spent in the...

Jackie Chan's First Strike $1.99 In post-soviet Russia nothing is as it seems. When members of the Russian mafia pose as KGB agents to steal a nuclear missile the CIA calls on martial arts master Jackie Chan to stop them. Jackie treks the globe from the icy glaciers of the Ukraine to the pristine beaches of Australia. Studio: New Line Home Video Release Date: 02/03/2004 Starring: Jackie Chan Jackson Lou Run time: 85 minutes ...

Barbie Paper Table Cover/Cloth Barbie's Celebration 57" x 89" Barbie Paper Table Cover...

Barbie 2004 Valentine Foil Cards for Framing No Envelopes 3 Different Designs $0.99 Barbie 2004 Valentine Foil Cards for Framing No Envelopes 3 Different Designs...

Barbie Gift Wrap Paper 2 Sheets ...

Barbie Lamp - Barbie Ages $74.00 Lamps stand 21" tall X 7" wide. These lamps are chic, sophisticated and fashionable. They are an excellent addition to any room of the house....

Barbie Lamp - Big Style $74.00 Lamps stand 21" tall X 7" wide. These lamps are chic, sophisticated and fashionable. They are an excellent addition to any room of the house....

Barbie Lamp - Barbie Marilyn $74.00 Lamps stand 21" tall X 7" wide. These lamps are chic, sophisticated and fashionable. They are an excellent addition to any room of the house....

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