Barbie and the Three Musketeers Meitte Kitten
September 26, 2009 by The Toy Detectives
Filed under 3 to 4 years, 4 to 6 years, B, Barbie, Dolls
Miette is an interactive soft kitten that talks and moves to the music from the Barbie Three Musketeers DVD movie (available separately) and to the included music and story CD.
For ages 3 years and older • 6 x AA batteries included
£59.74 from Amazon Read more
Kentucky Derby Barbie Doll
April 4, 2009 by John Mc Glinchey
Filed under B, Barbie, Collectors, Dolls, Toys by Category
In a year that celebrates 50 years of Barbie, we also see the world’s most famous fashion doll attend the Kentucky Derby for the first time; in the guise of a collectible doll from the Pink Label Collection designed by Linda Kyaw.
Barbie is dressed in summery white with floral print dress, she also wears a faux pearl necklace and two tickets to the grandstand are clutched in a manner that makes me wonder how the doll has managed with such a distinct lack of handbags or purses over the past fifty years. Read more
The Original Teenage Fashion Model Barbie Doll
March 8, 2009 by The Toy Detectives
Filed under B, Barbie, Brand/Character, Collectors, Dolls, Toys by Category
If you want to buy an original 1959 Barbie blonde ponytail no. 1 doll in mint condition, then be prepared to bid in excess of $27,000 at auction. Such a coveted item is rare and beyond the reach of most of Barbie’s legions of grown-up collectors.
However, collectors can still enjoy the elegance of the Barbie’s early distinctive style with Mattel’s reproduction of The Original Teenage Fashion Model™ Barbie® Doll; that first appeared at the New York Toy Fair on 9th March 1959. Read more
Barbie 1959 – 2009 Bathing Suit Doll
March 7, 2009 by The Toy Detectives
Filed under 3 to 4 years, 4 to 6 years, 6 to 8 years, B, Barbie, Brand/Character, Dolls, Toys by Category
The very first Barbie doll was launched in 1959. She wore a black and white, strapless, one-piece, bathing suit with a pair of black mules. Her accessories were simple; a pair of gold coloured, hooped earrings and a pair of white sunglasses.
Barbie’s first showed a serious expression to the world. Her red lips bore no smile and she gave a sideways glance out of her narrowed eyes. On the first Barbie there wasn’t even the slightest suggestion of pink. Read more
Barbie Mariposa Karaoke Wings
March 12, 2008 by admin
Filed under 3 to 4 years, 4 to 6 years, Barbie, Dressing-Up, Toys by Category
Little “Barbie” girls can pretend to be the star of the Barbie: Mariposa DVD, with this special wings and wand set. Read more
Barbie Magic Wings Mariposa
March 12, 2008 by admin
Filed under 3 to 4 years, 4 to 6 years, Barbie, Dolls, Toys by Category
The star of the DVD is available as a Barbie doll and is complete with fairy wings and sparkly, purple dress. Read more
Barbie Mariposa Willa
March 8, 2008 by admin
Filed under 3 to 4 years, 4 to 6 years, Barbie, Dolls, Toys by Category
Willa is one of the Butterfly Fairies in the Barbie: Mariposa DVD. Read more
Barbie Royal Princess Dolls
March 1, 2008 by admin
Filed under 3 to 4 years, 4 to 6 years, Barbie, Dolls
The 3 dolls, available separately, in this TV advertised range are based on fairy tale princesses in recent Barbie DVDs: Rapunzel, Anneliese and Erika. Read more
Barbie Girls
November 12, 2007 by admin
Filed under 6 to 8 years, 8 years & older, Barbie, Dolls, Gadgets
You can’t move her limbs or comb your hair but it is Barbie’s latest carnation. Barbie Girls are primarily a range of MP3 players in doll’s shape. Read more





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