Barbie and Ruth: The Story of the World’s Most Famous Doll and the Woman Who Created Her (Hardcover)
Dec/090
From Booklist
Cofounder of the Mattel Company, Ruth Handler and her husband, Elliot, turned the toy industry upside down, not only with the 1959 creation of Barbie and the subsequent introduction of boyfriend Ken but also with Hot Wheels and prescient advertising tie-ins to the Mickey Mouse Club. Yet the behind-the-scenes journey is just as fascinating as the public persona: born the tenth child of Polish-Jewish immigrants, Ruth was raised by her sister—and, early on, recogni (more…)
1993 Holiday Barbie Doll
Dec/090
1993 Holiday Barbie Mint In Box. The box had a white spot where a price sticker was removed and took the gold with it, so I touched it up with a little gold marker, but it doesnt seem to match the rest of the gold. Anyway it looks better than it did with the white spot. not quite so noticable..
Barbie and Ruth: The Story of the World’s Most Famous Doll and the Woman Who Created Her (Hardcover)
Dec/090
From Booklist
Cofounder of the Mattel Company, Ruth Handler and her husband, Elliot, turned the toy industry upside down, not only with the 1959 creation of Barbie and the subsequent introduction of boyfriend Ken but also with Hot Wheels and prescient advertising tie-ins to the Mickey Mouse Club. Yet the behind-the-scenes journey is just as fascinating as the public persona: born the tenth child of Polish-Jewish immigrants, Ruth was raised by her sister—and, early on, recogni (more…)
Happy Holidays Barbie Doll – Special Edition Hallmark (1997)
Dec/090
Happy Holidays Barbie is new, never removed from original packaging and stored in smoke free environment.
Barbie and Ruth: The Story of the World’s Most Famous Doll and the Woman Who Created Her (Hardcover)
Dec/090
From Booklist
Cofounder of the Mattel Company, Ruth Handler and her husband, Elliot, turned the toy industry upside down, not only with the 1959 creation of Barbie and the subsequent introduction of boyfriend Ken but also with Hot Wheels and prescient advertising tie-ins to the Mickey Mouse Club. Yet the behind-the-scenes journey is just as fascinating as the public persona: born the tenth child of Polish-Jewish immigrants, Ruth was raised by her sister—and, early on, recogni (more…)
Barbie Holiday Entertainment Doll Gift Set
Dec/090
This special gift set also includes three of our adorable orphan characters from the movie. They are dressed here as the spirits of Christmas past, present and future. Each Kelly-scale character wears a beautiful, holiday fashion and sweet little angel wings. This complete set is packaged in a premium box with hangtag included. Ages 3+ years.
Barbie Holiday Celebration – Special Edition Doll 2001
Dec/090
Holiday Celebration Barbie 2001 is the second in a new series of dolls that symbolizes the holiday spirit of the new millennium. She’s absolutely stunning in a shimmering white gown encrusted with silver stars and a red mantle trimmed with white faux fur. She wears a silvery tiara and a bejewelled necklace and her long blonde hair curls to well below her waist. Barbie measures approximately 12 inches tall. A doll stand is included.
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Barbie – Happy Holidays Special Edition Doll (1995)
Dec/090
Happy Holidays Barbie is a Special Edition doll produced in 1995 by Mattel. Barbie has long blond hair and green eyes. This season, Barbie looks sensational, wrapped in rich Emerald Green satin with twinkling holly berries and a grand Victorian Style Collar! Barbie’s long shimmering satin green w/silver gown has a full shimmery silver fabric Victorian style Shawl-like collar with decorative beads and sequins. The top of the dress is shimmery green satin fabric and the sleeves ar (more…)
Celebration Barbie Special Edition 2000 Holiday Barbie Doll
Dec/090
Editorial Review
Commemorating the millennium, this special 2000 Edition Celebration Barbie doll kicks off a new thousand-year cycle and, in turn, becomes a coveted collectible. Barbie appears in a fitted, backless bodice featuring vertical stripes of shining silver and randomly attached large silver snowflakes. A chic shawl neckline is made of fluffy white fur (a passable imitation of white mink) that hugs her neck and shoulders. But the skirt of the gown is the clincher, (more…)
Barbie Collector Holiday 2009 Barbie Doll – African American
Dec/090
‘Tis the season to shine in a shimmering pale pink and golden lame gown with an artfully wrapped bodice and sparkling tulle. Magnificent chandelier earrings complete the look. Doll cannot stand alone