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Black Perkins later designed a one-of-a-kind collector’s Barbie in honor of the celebrated chanteuse. Ross’ special edition doll is just one of the many crafted in the likeness of black ...
Black cloth dolls from the 1870s to 1890s can bring from hundreds to thousands of dollars, with the deciding factor being whether several people want the same doll, said Stuart Holbrook, president ...
When Black Barbie hit the market in 1980, it was a self-esteem revolution for little Black girls. Equipped with smooth brown skin, thick hair, striking features, and fierce fashion, she was a ...
According to Uptown’s Lifestyle Maven, “there had been Black dolls in the Mattel line since the 1960s, but it wasn’t until 1980 that one of the dolls was named ‘Barbie.’ ...
Highest listing price on eBay: $3,500 If you found yourself sick of all the blonde Barbies in 1966, the Color Change Barbie was the answer. With a little water, her hair and bathing suit changed ...
Larson hasn’t taken inventory but guesses she owns more than 1,000 Black Barbies, including hundreds stashed away in plastic bins. She has doubles and triples of some dolls.
Olathe Barbie collector says Super Bowl dolls show representation, bring people together Posted 3:57 PM, Feb 07, 2025 By: Elyse Schoenig ...
Diana Harris spent the past 25 years amassing more than 600 dolls, so her love of Barbie precedes the buzz whipped up recently over the movie about the iconic Mattel toy coming out Friday.
Life & Culture National Barbie Day 2022: Get nostalgic with these movies, dolls and outfits Published: Mar. 06, 2022, 7:00 a.m.
Barbie is expanding its inclusive line of Fashionista dolls throughout 2020. New dolls from the brand include one with vitiligo, another with a prosthetic limb, and one without hair, among others.