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'Dancing with the Stars' Barbie dolls bring the ballroom to collectors " Dancing with the Stars " is back for Season 15 -- the All-Stars season with thirteen celebrity guests from former seasons including Bristol Palin , Emmitt Smith and Kirstie Alley , along with thirteen professional dancers and the " Dancing with the Stars " judges Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli. This year a new celebrity will be dancing the Samba, Paso Doble and Waltz with the stars as " Dancing with the Stars" Barbie doll takes to the ballroom wearing three beautiful dance costumes.

Was Kelly Monaco inspired by Barbie on 'Dancing with the Stars?' Did anyone catch the cute reference to Barbie on the Week 2 results show of "Dancing with the Stars Season 15--All Stars?" Actress Kelly Monaco was wearing a very pretty pink dress for her quickstep with partner Valentin Chmerkovskiy. Between dances, former Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson leaned over and told Monaco her pretty dress she reminded Johnson of a Barbie and Ken she used to play with. Article at: Was Kelly Monaco inspired by Barbie on 'Dancing with the Stars?' - National Barbie Collecting Examiner

Doll sale coming to River Plantation Oct. 5 & 6 A big doll sale is taking place Friday Oct 5th and Saturday Oct 6th in River Plantation in Nashville. The sale is from the collections of two long-time doll collectors and features many kinds of dolls from antique bisque and composition to modern dolls. Article at: Doll sale coming to River Plantation Oct. 5 & 6 - Nashville Doll Collecting Examiner

FAO Schwarz celebrates 150th anniversary with dolls FAO Schwarz toy store has turned their 150th anniversary into a festival of dolls. Not only do they have a special display of Robert Tonner dolls up to observe the historic anniversary, but FAO has a new selection of anniversary dolls in various shapes and sizes to commemorate their first century and a half in the toy business. We have already mentioned the cute FAO Schwarz 150th Anniversary Barbie Soldier Doll but there are more FAO dolls worth noting Article at: FAO Schwarz celebrates 150th anniversary with dolls - Nashville Doll Collecting Examiner

A salute to the FAO Schwarz 150th Anniversary Barbie Soldier Doll The oldest toy store in the US as well as the most famous is FAO Schwarz, which was founded in 1862. Now the world-renowned top store is celebrating its 150th anniversary with the FAO Schwarz 150th Anniversary Barbie Soldier Doll. Article: A salute to the FAO Schwarz 150th Anniversary Barbie Soldier Doll - National Barbie Collecting Examiner

Robert Tonner dolls featured in special display at FAO Schwarz FAO Schwarz featured a special display of Robert Tonner dolls this month for Fashion Week in conjunction with FAO's 150th Anniversary. The exhibit called “A Fashionable Collection of Tonner Dolls,” will run through October 16 and can be viewed online at FAO.com. Items from the exhibit will also be featured on the company’s timeline at Facebook.com/FAO. Article at: Robert Tonner dolls featured in special display at FAO Schwarz - Nashville Doll Collecting Examiner

Plantation Belles past club dolls Belle Meade Plantation Belles Barbie Doll Club celebrates 15th anniversary Founded in 1997, the Belle Meade Plantation Belles Barbie Doll Club and their guests celebrated the doll collectors club 15th anniversary on September 6 at Shoney's in Bellevue. Tables were full of dolls, door prizes, and goodies. All guests and members received a free Barbie Basics doll for attending. Read all about it! Belle Meade Plantation Belles Barbie Doll Club celebrates 15th anniversary - Nashville Doll Collecting Examiner. Also see: Belle Meade Plantation Belles Barbie Doll Club to celebrate 15 years - Nashville doll collecting Examiner