The Massive Range of Barbie Dolls That Grace Toy Store Shelves
One of the most lasting icons of modern times for young girls almost definitely has to be that of the massive range of Barbie dolls that grace toy store shelves. Debuting to the world on March 9 1959, Barbie’s legacy still lives on.
Barbie has a fan base of women spanning nearly 50 years, from the time the Barbie dolls range of fashion dolls was launched to the present day. Although Barbie could be suffering a decline in with the advent of other popular fashion dolls in to the scene, it can’t be denied that Barbie dolls are still highly popular with young girls in western countries especially.
Women who have found memories of playing with their own Barbie dolls when they were young, go out of their way to not only get their own daughters Barbie dolls of their own, but if truth be said, it is these first owners of Barbie who scour the world looking for vintage Barbie dolls, which are admittedly collectors items.
As with anything that has as much popularity as Barbie does, there are detractors aplenty of the many different Barbie dolls and their accessories. One of the main bones of contention however, seems to be the fact that Barbie is and always has been an unrealistic role model for young girls to look up to. Many factors have been cited for this, with the unrealistic figure of the entire range of Barbie dolls being one of these factors.
Many people feel that it sets unrealistic goals for young girls to aspire to, and might even lead to these children suffering from eating disorders or other medical problems, including psychological problems. to counter these detractions the creators of Barbie dolls have given Barbie a much needed face lift to speak.
Whereas the Barbie dolls of earlier times had unrealistic body proportions the new Barbie is designed and built so that it has a body shape that is similar to that of a real life woman. These Barbie dolls are also portrayed as having career goals to which girls can share.
While the previous dolls were merely fashion models, actress dolls and hostess of glamorous parties the newer Barbie dolls have exciting careers which have the potential to inspire girls to dream of high dreams.
Even though many girls choose to buy other types of dolls there is still a portion of girls who are drawn to this doll with many lifestyles to her name. Unlike most of the dolls that you can find in the toy market only Barbie dolls have managed to achieved the status of an icon.
About the Author
Muna wa Wanjiru is a Web Administrator and Has Been Researching and Reporting on Barbie for Years. For More Information on Barbie Dolls, Visit His Site at Barbie Dolls
|
|
Vintage Barbie Clothes, Sweet Dreams, #973 Diary + 2 pc $1.04 |
|
|
1960’s Vintage Barbie Doll Dream House Photo Of Ken $5.49 |
|
|
Vintage Barbie Doll Brides dream #947 Gown Veil Set GC $84.99 |
|
|
BARBIE VINTAGE-SWEET DREAMS #973-1959-MINTY-COMPLETE $46.00 |
|
|
VINTAGE BARBIE DOLL HOUSE FURNITURE DREAM HOUSE TABLE $0.99 |
|
|
1962 original vintage barbie dream house furniture $0.99 |
|
|
VINTAGE BARBIE’S NEW DREAM HOUSE PLAYSET 1963 #4092 $79.68 |
|
|
Barbie Sweet Dreams — Vintage $19.95 |
|
|
Vintage Barbie – VHTF House Slippers Sweet Dreams 1972! $9.99 |
|
|
Vintage Barbie 1962 “Dream House” $33.99 |
|
|
Vintage Barbie Bride’s Dream 1963-1964 $15.00 |
|
|
VINTAGE BARBIE SWEET DREAMS OUTFIT # 973 $9.99 |
|
|
Vintage Barbie Dream House Ken CardBoard Picture Exc $4.99 |
|
|
Barbie vintage Sweet Dreams All Original $59.99 |
|
|
Vintage Barbie Outfit # 973 “Sweet Dreams” $9.99 |
|
|
Vintage Barbie Pink A-framed Dream house MINT $410.00 |
|
|
Vintage Barbie – Sweet Dreams Outfit $4.99 |
|
|
Vintage Cardboard Barbie’s New Dream House 1963 1964 $24.50 |
|
|
SUPERSTAR BARBIE DOLL VINTAGE DREAM DATE WRAP SKIRT ~ $2.99 |
|
|
SUPERSTAR BARBIE DOLL VINTAGE DREAM TIME ROBE FASHION ~ $2.99 |
|
|
Vintage NRFB Dream Date Barbie Doll 1982 LOOK! $28.77 |
|
|
BARBIE VINTAGE SWEET DREAMS #973 1959 ORIGINAL 10 $8.99 |
|
|
Barbie Doll – Vintage 1982 Mattel Sweet Dreams Bed $9.00 |
|
|
BARBIE VINTAGE DREAM KITCHEN W/ACCESSORIES! 1984 NICE! $9.99 |
|
|
Vintage Barbie Dream House A Frame Roof Tops lot 2 pc $9.99 |
|
|
VINTAGE BARBIE’S DREAM HOUSE W/ACCESSORIES(1962) LOT A $14.99 |
|
|
VINTAGE BARBIE DELUXE REDING DREAM KITCHEN CUPS $0.99 |
|
|
Vintage 1960s Barbie Brides Dream #947 $4.99 |
|
|
Bubble Cut White Ginger Vtg Barbie + Sweet Dreams #973 $29.99 |
|
|
Vintage 1962 Barbie Dream House with Furniture #816 $9.99 |
|
|
1979 VINTAGE BARBIE DREAM HOUSE W/FURNITURE! MUST SEE!! $160.00 |
|
|
Vintage Golden Dreams Barbie Doll Case full Superstar $13.16 |
|
|
Vintage Barbie Dream Store Deluxe Set $13.00 |
|
|
Vintage 87 California Dream Barbie Surf n Shop Complete $4.99 |
|
|
Vintage Barbie Dream Kitchen Dishes & Food 99% Complete $4.00 |
|
|
Vintage Barbie Dream Store Deluxe Set Almost Complete $12.49 |
|
|
Vintage 1984 Barbie Dream Glow Vanity Replacement Pcs $0.99 |
|
|
Vintage Barbie Dream Glow Vanity Replacement Stool $0.99 |
|
|
Vintage Barbie #973 SWEET DREAMS HAIR RIBBON w LOOP $9.99 |
|
|
Vintage Barbie Sweet Dreams Fashion #973 $0.99 |
|
|
VINTAGE BARBIE DREAM HOUSE 1962 $39.99 |
|
|
1960’s Vintage Barbie Doll Dream House Couch Pillow $5.49 |
|
|
chair ottoman lamp vintage Mattel Barbie Dream House $2.99 |
|
|
BARBIE #973 VINTAGE SWEET DREAMS 1964-1965 $39.99 |
|
|
1960’s Vintage Barbie Sweet Dreams #973 Nightgown $5.99 |
|
|
Vintage Barbie Sweet Dreams Set #973 $9.99 |
|
|
Barbie: NICE Vintage BRIDE’S DREAM Outfit…NR! $4.99 |
|
|
Barbie: VINTAGE Complete DREAM INS Outfit…NR! $4.99 |
|
|
Vintage Barbie #947 Brides Dream/Almost complete $45.00 |
|
|
1963 VINTAGE BARBIE’S NEW DREAM HOUSE w/ FURNITURE $51.00 |
|
|
Vintage Barbie 1963 #947 Brides Dream Dress B61 $5.99 |
|
|
Vintage Barbie DREAM KITCHEN, 1962 Deluxe Reading Corp $14.99 |
|
|
Repro Hair Bow for a Vintage Barbie Sweet Dreams Blue $2.50 |
|
|
VINTAGE BARBIE 3 STORY DREAM HOUSE COMPLETE- NEW IN BOX $199.00 |
|
|
Repro Hair Bow for a Vintage Barbie Sweet Dreams Blue $2.50 |
|
|
Vintage Barbie Robe from Dream Ins #1867. $0.99 |
|
|
Vintage Barbie-KEN #785 DREAM BOAT-Complete $9.99 |
|
|
Vintage Barbie-BRIDES DREAM # 947-COMPLETE $11.49 |
|
|
Vintage Barbie Bride’s Dream #947 + Veil Garter Pearls $16.99 |
|
|
Vintage Barbie Sweet Dreams #973+ DIARY Mirror Hair Acc $14.99 |
|
|
Vintage Barbie SWEET DREAMS #3350 MINT + COMPLETE $59.90 |
|
|
VTG Barbie dream house Mattel 1962 60s w furniture + $0.99 |
|
|
VINTAGE BARBIE’S DREAM HOUSE W/ACCESSORIES(1962) LOT B $14.99 |
|
|
VTG Deluxe READING DREAM Kitchen BARBIE DOLL + 87 pcs $129.99 |
|
|
Vintage Barbie Outfit #947 Brides Dream (Original!!!) $14.99 |
|
|
Vintage Barbie Sweet Dreams Hair Ribbon with Metal Ring $19.99 |
|
|
Vintage Barbie Sweet Dreams #973 1959 N/Mint $7.99 |
|
|
Vintage Barbie-DREAM INS outfit-MINTY $9.99 |
|
|
VINTAGE BARBIE CLOTHES DREAM TOUCHES BATHING SUIT (42) $3.99 |
|
|
Vintage Barbie #3350 Sweet Dreams $3.99 |
|
|
VINTAGE BARBIE DREAM DATE P. J. NO. 5869 IN ORIG BOX $19.95 |
|
|
VINTAGE BARBIE DOLL’S DREAM HORSE DIXIE NO. 7073 NIOB $19.95 |
|
|
Barbie vintage Bride’s Dream MINT COMPLETE $149.99 |
|
|
Vintage 1963 Barbie Wedding Dress Bride’s Dream 947 $4.99 |
|
|
Vintage Barbie A-frame Dream HouseDollhouse Chair/Sofa $5.00 |
|
|
VINTAGE BARBIE BRIDE’S DREAM #947 ~TULLE VEIL w/ PEARLS $7.99 |
|
|
VINTAGE* GOLDEN DREAM BARBIE.:* MINT IN BOX $101.04 |
|
|
RARE Vintage AA BLACK.:* GOLDEN DREAM BARBIE.:* MINT $114.81 |
|
|
VINTAGE.:* DREAM DATE BARBIE and KEN .:*MINT in BOXES $137.78 |
|
|
Brides Dream Pearl Head Veil Vintage Barbie #947 $9.99 |
|
|
Sweet Dreams “Dear Diary” 4 Vintage Barbie #973 $5.99 |
|
|
Sweet Dreams Hair Ribbon 4 Vintage Barbie #973 $3.99 |
|
|
vintage Barbie Dream house a frame pick 1 part piece $4.99 |
|
|
vintage Barbie Dream house A frame choice of 1 cover $2.99 |
|
|
vintage Barbie Dream house A frame vanity+accessories ! $18.99 |
|
|
Vintage Barbie fashion set #947 BRIDE’S DREAM 1963/65 $59.99 |
|
|
Vintage Barbie SWEET DREAMS # 973, NM/COMP $109.99 |
|
|
Barbie VINTAGE SKIPPER Dream Time #1909 Mint 1964 TM NC $295.00 |
|
|
1962! Barbie Doll Dream House w/ Furniture Vintage Old! $120.00 |
|
|
1971 Vintage Barbie Outfit DREAM TEAM #3427 $29.25 |
|
|
Vintage Barbie Outfit DREAM WRAPS #1476 )1969-70) HTF $34.25 |
|
|
Vintage Barbie cloth SALE:#973 SWEET DREAM 3 pcs. 1959 $19.99 |
|
|
Vintage Dream Princess Barbie 2306 #2306 1992 $49.95 |
|
|
VINTAGE BARBIE #923 SWEET DREAMS FASHION – NEAR MINT $19.95 |
|
|
Vintage BARBIE..DREAM INS ROBE #1867…1969 $12.99 |
|
|
VINTAGE BARBIE #947 BRIDE’S DREAM – NEAR MINT $79.95 |
|
|
Vintage Barbie Dream House Yellow Pillow $9.99 |
|
|
VINTAGE BARBIE #923 SWEET DREAMS FASHION-NEAR MINT/MINT $69.95 |
|
|
2000 Special Millennium Edition – Millennium Princess Barbie $15.00 Barbie doll wears a rich royal blue gown with a sparkling silvery lace front panel. The gown has a beautiful silvery collar and fitted blue velvet bodice overlayed with sparkling lace detail. Barbie doll’s dress is complemented by a richly detailed necklace and crown. Barbie doll comes with her very own crystal ball keepsake ornament…. |
|
|
Holiday Visions: Winter Fantasy Barbie Doll $25.00 Girls will love reenacting scenes from this enchanting story with these beautiful princess dolls. Each one comes with a necklace for the girl…. |
|
|
Heartthrob: The Dream Date Game Vintage 1988 On looks alone pick your “heartthrob” from three photo cards. Then guess which guys your friends will pick. If you’re correct, you could win this dreamy dating game. You could fall in love at first sight! But be careful! Personality cards will reveal more about the guys. Some of what you learn makes them more appealing, but other things are a real turn-off. You must decide if looks or personality… |
|
|
Barbie Bazaar Magazine September / October Barbie for President * Dream Halloween * Vintage Gift Sets … |
