Fashion Dolls 101

The 12 Barbie Basics face molds are from left to right:  1. Steffie 2. Mblili 3. Kayla/Lea 4. Lara 5. Tango 6. Mackie 7. Teresa 8. Aphrodite   9. Goddess  10. Carnaval  11. Diva  12. Desiree Barbie 101: What are Barbie Basics? 12 Barbie dolls with a new take on the little black dress Friday, April 23rd, 2010 · 2 comments Barbie Basics - 12 Different Dolls in 12 Different Dresses For collectors who like unique Barbie dolls at decent prices, you really cannot beat the line of Barbie ® Basics™ dolls which came out in January 2010 at a suggested retail price of $19.95. This line features more face molds than ever, many borrowed from exclusive collectible Barbie dolls. On face, the Steffie face, is from one of Barbie's earliest face molds.  All dolls wear a different version of the Little Black Dress. Keep Reading »   Barbie 101: Collecting Barbie dolls - 5 things you need to know to get started ...

I was just invited to write a new Barbie column for the National Examiner. This will be in addition to my local Doll Collecting column for the Nashville Examiner! Here are my first two articles: Barbie Collecting Examiner's Articles Barbie 101: Who is Barbie? All about Barbie dolls Tuesday, April 20th, 2010 Barbie® Doll Origins  In 1959, the first Barbie doll s debuted at Toy Fair. These innovative dolls came with blond and brunette hair styled in Barbie's signature ponytail.... Keep Reading »   Barbie names top ten women to watch in 2010: Danica Patrick, J.K. Rowling, Gretchen Bleiler, more Monday, April 19th, 2010 Barbie® Names 10 W...

                                 MERMAIDAPALOOZA! An ocean full of mermaids: Barbie, Skipper, Ariel 'The Little Mermaid,' and mermaid clone dolls Friday, April 16th, 2010 · 1 comment   All photos © Kathryn E. Darden. All rights reserved. An Ocean Full of Mermaid Dolls  The doll that got me back into collecting Barbies as an adult was a mermaid Barbie . It's true I had been thinking about trying to replace the vintage dolls which were stolen from my mother's attic, and a friend had suggested I buy a reproduction Barbie , but the doll that lured me in was a mermaid - the 1995 Jewel Hair Mermaid Barbie Doll , to be exact. I remember passing her in the aisle at Walmart and doing a double take. Until my old dolls were stolen, I hadn't spent time in the Barbie aisles in years, but I had just started...

Happy 2010 birthday, Gene Marshall - Gene doll celebrates April birthday Saturday, April 17th, 2010 A Look Back at Gene's History    According to her story cards and the book Gene Marshall: Girl Star , Gene Marshall was born in Cos Cob, Connecticut on April 17, 1923. While working in New York City as an usherette, Gene was discovered by the famed filmmaker Eric von Sternberg and cast in a minor role in his next film.... Keep Reading »  

Barbie Basics - 12 Barbie dolls put a new spin on the little black dress (with images) Monday, April 12th, 2010 Barbie Basics - 12 Distinctive Dolls  A unique line of Barbie dolls came out in January 2010 when the Barbie® Basics ™ doll line was released. Each doll features a unique hair style, face sculpt, skin tone, various arm styles and a different version of the classic Little Black Dress ... Keep Reading » Click on the links to see each doll: Barbie Basics Model #001 Barbie Basics Model #002 Barbie Basics Model #003 Barbie Basics Model #004 Barbie Basics Model #005 Barbie Basics Model #006 Barbie Basics Model #007 Barbie Basics Model #008 Barbie Basics Model #009 Barbie Basics Model #010 Barbie Basics Model #011 Barbie Basics Model #012  

Then & Now Barbie Doll now at T.J. Maxx stores in Nashville Friday, April 9th, 2010 Then & Now 1959 - 2009 Bathing Suit Barbie Doll The 50th anniversary Then & Now 1959 - 2009 Bathing Suit Barbie doll which was issued last year for Barbie's 50th anniversary is now on sale at T. J. Maxx for $9.99 and on Amazon for $4.99 - $12.99. ...

Gene's spring flings - a look at Gene Marshall dolls with spring themes (with slideshow) Monday, April 5th, 2010 As reported in Spring Barbie dolls past and present - a look at Barbies with a spring theme , Mattel has made many Barbie dolls with a spring theme, but Barbie isn't the only fashion icon who has had spring fever more than once. Gene Marshall has also been released several times with a spring theme.... Keep Reading »