Hi my fellow Barbie fans. This is all 22 of the Happy Holidays Barbie Dolls from 1988 to 2009. I must say that I don’t have this years Barbie, Yet. I hope this reference helps. Song is “O Holy Night” by Donna Summer. Let me know what ya think. Thanks!

Barbie toys and dolls are popular toys for kids and many claim that they will never go out of style. Perhaps, one reason for their continued popularity is Mattel’s strategy of adapting the Barbie toys to contemporary settings. For example, the toy company has decided to release Barbie dolls representing the main characters of the book and movie “Twilight,” Bella and Edward. These Twilight Barbies faithfully depict the innocent face and long brunette hair of Bella and the strong jaw line of Edward. It is also claimed that the glow on Edward’s face that is indicative of his status as a vampire is also evident on the male doll. Both dolls are scheduled to be released on November 1, 2009 and will be priced at $24. 95. However, some have questioned whether children should be allowed to play with these Twilight Barbies. First of all, Twilight fans are teenagers and young adults. For some, dolls are no longer fit for these ages. Nevertheless, some teens and young adults continue to play with dolls although the emotional and psychological effects are different. Secondly, the theme of Twilight is not appropriate for young kids because they are better suited to teens and young adults. Thus, children may not be able to identify with the Twilight Barbies unlike the other Barbie dolls that are based on fairy tales. The kids are likely to find that it is difficult for them to incorporate the characters of Edward and Bella into the imaginary world that they enter when playing with dolls. Thus, it is advisable for parents to buy the Twilight Barbies for their teenage or even young adult children but not for their young kids. It may even be better to purchase these unique Barbie dolls for the purpose of keeping them as collectibles and as investments.

The world of Barbie is a vast and sometimes fascinating one even for adults. In this world of a high fashion doll that is also a cultural icon you will find lots of different versions of the Barbie doll. One such version is that of the silkstone Barbies. These dolls unlike the many Barbie dolls are dressed in outfits that were worn by women from earlier fashion eras. You will these dolls look very attractive in a group or even as a single doll.

As with many of the Barbie dolls you will find many beautiful clothes, accessories and even vehicles to take these dolls places. For many girls the ultimate way to display their cherished Barbie doll is in a setting that will do justice to the Silkstones Barbies. As there are many different varieties of these Silkstones Barbies it is best if you know what sort of doll you or your daughter wants to have.

And if you are buying one of these silkstone Barbies as a birthday present then you really don’t have anything thing to worry about. The only thing that you might want to do is to choose a Silkstone Barbie from one of the groups which may appeal to the birthday girl. You will find that these dolls do not appeal to children only, there are many Barbie doll collectors. These collectors will choose the doll which is missing from their collection.

Unlike many other Barbie dolls the Silkstone barbies are placed in a number of groups. These Barbie dolls are also replicas of the original Barbie dolls. The way that you can tell that these dolls are like the original Barbie is by the side long slanting eyes and the hairstyles which are reminiscent of the hair-do’s of those time periods.

The groups in which you will find these Silkstone Barbies placed in are known as BFMC dolls. The initials stand for Barbie Fashion Model Collection. You will see Silkstone Dressed dolls, Career Girls, Retired Dolls among others. The clothes and accessories which have been made for these Barbie dolls are also from that period of time.

With all of these Silkstone Barbies the one fact which is constant is the glamour which is seen in all of the outfits. You will also find that the packaging helps to bring this air of 50s and 60s elegance to life. By choosing to buy Silkstone Barbies you can be sure that you are adding an interesting doll to your collection of Barbie dolls.

Barbie: A cultural icon. She is the immortal image of the “ideal” woman, a girl who has done it all. She has grown up in millions of homes, possessed riches beyond anyone’s wildest dreams, and tried her hand at numerous professions. She is not only the playtime pal of children but an iconic statue for grown women. Before anyone can collect Barbies and truly appreciate the dolls, she/he must first understand the history of Barbie and how she came to be a star.
In the 1950s a woman named Ruth Handler was visiting Switzerland when she came upon a beautiful doll named Lilli. This doll, modeled after a famous cartoon character, was 7 inches tall, had shoes molded to her feet, and earrings on her ears.
Lilli had a variety of outfits from which to choose. Inspired by the doll, Ruth returned home with the image of a doll in mind. She had already been thinking of creating a 3-D doll based off of paper dolls, and this image of Lilli solidified the idea in her mind. This image would soon be known the world over as Barbie.
In 1958, a patent was obtained for a doll known as “Barbie”, a name inspired by Ruth’s daughter Barbara. By 1959 Barbie hit the toy shelfs of New York. Investors believed the move was risky, as baby dolls were the popular toys of the day.
However, Ruth proved investors wrong. By 1960 Barbie was flying off the shelves; demand so high that Mattel could not keep up. By the end of the 1960s the public had spent $500 million on Barbie, her friends and accessories. Below you find a chronological history of Barbies, where to collect and find the best Barbies, and how to begin a collection that will last a lifetime.
Barbies: The 1960s
Barbie was, and still is, a woman of the times, portraying a picture of women in society. In the 1960s it was very important that Barbie reflect a positive image of women. As such, Barbie was often modeled off of great women in society. In the 60s, Jackie O influenced the look of Barbie with a pill box hat and bob hair cut, until Jackie started to stir controversy.
Also in the 1960s, older girls continued to keep or “collect” Barbies as symbols of what they dreamt to uphold and become. Seeing this trend, Mattel created Barbies geared for older girls. Instead of decking Barbie out in prom dresses, Barbie began to dawn ball gowns and debutante outfits. This was until the 60s took a turn of their own. . .
As the Beatles became popular and the mood in the nation changed, so did Barbie. Her skirt became shorter; her boots became longer. Now dawning a mini-skirt and go-go boots, Barbie represented a changed nation. Trying her best to become a symbol of fun and not of hippie-like behavior, Barbie continued to evolve with the rest of the country.
It is at this point in time that Barbie’s “newest” feature, the bent leg, appeared. Anyone who has played with a Barbie knows the jerky movement of the legs when they bend, and how unnatural this looks. However, it was the 1960s that spawned this feature and started the “Twist & Turn” Barbie – a Barbie that was more “life-like. ”

My collector Disco Barbie started going off in the middle of the night on barbie’s birthday and I got really scared. Did they put a chip in them?

I really want Mattel to reproduce all there dolls with the boxes and all there clothes like a regular doll in stead of a collectors item.I want them to make all of my favorites like Tutti,Todd,and Chris.And whatever happened to Stacey Barbie’s british pal?I know I’m young to have seen these dolls but,when my mom was young she played with them and she lost a lot of them in moving and when she grew up because her mother got rid of them and I remember we did’nt have alot of money when I was smaller and I had no dad around so I played with some of the barbies as girl friends to my G.I. joe’s.I like to collect some of the dolls too.Are they going to make a new P.J. either or the origninal look to skipper?or Fluff and Tiff?I want to collect some for me and replace the ones my mom lost.Where could I go?does Mattel still make these?

Doing a story/script (unpublished) based on Aqua’s Barbie Girl song, and I have no idea what Barbie’s last name is, and the names of her 3 friends. I know One was black and I belive one Had red hair. And I want to know Ken’s last name and the name of his friends.

Like this one? Check out part 2: www.youtube.com This is a short clip of the “perfect” family. I plan on making a part 2 sometime in the next few months. www.crosscurrent.org Did this for a church project.

Like this one? Check out part 2: www.youtube.com This is a short clip of the “perfect” family. I plan on making a part 2 sometime in the next few months. www.crosscurrent.org Did this for a church project.

• He’s a Doll Ken Barbie’s Boyfriend is a 1962 Mattel production, made in Japan.
• Includes: 12″ Ken Doll w/molded dirty blond hair & blue eyes. Ken wears a red & white stripe Shirt, a pair of red Shorts, & comes w/a Metal Doll Stand for Display, a pair of green Slacks (Pants), a greenish long sleeve Jacket w/small buttons on front, a gray & green tones short sleeve Shirt w/small buttons down front, a pair of yellow Socks, a yellow Terry Towel approx. 6″ x 3″, a pair of “Cork” Sandals w/red strap on front, a pair of brown “Dressy” Shoes, & a Barbie & Ken Booklet (1961).
• All included items are in the Box with Ken Doll; I am not sure what came with Ken, so I’m including all these items. NOTE** Ken has NO Discolorations that I could see & is in GREAT Shape for his Age!
• I believe this Ken & box was handed out at one of the 1960’s New York Toy Fairs.
• All provided details are to the best of my ability & may not be exact; colors, styles, sizes & details may vary. PLEASE check the Box Condition Information in CONDITION NOTE/Comments section.

Product DescriptionThis Ken will make a wonderful addition to any Barbie Collection or you can have hours of fun play with this doll & clothes. Great for Display; there’s a Metal Doll Stand for Display inside the box. . . . More >>

Barbie He’s a Doll KEN Barbie’s Boyfriend w Clothes, Stand & Accessories