Year Doll

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Barbie dolls are beyond doubt the most popular doll ever made. Here are 10 facts about her half century career

1. Barbie will be half a century old in the year 2009. She was introduced in 1959 at the New York toy fair. Barbie #1 wore a zebra striped one piece swimsuit, high heeled, open toe, shoes and had either blonde or brunette hair.

2. Barbie was named after Barbara Handler, the daughter of Ruth handler. The Matell company, which makes Barbie dolls, was founded in 1945 by Elliot and Ruth Handler in partnership with Harold Matson. The name Matell is a combination of the names Matson and Elliot.

3. Barbie has had over 80 careers. The first was as a teenage fashion model. She has had military careers in the Marine corps, Air Force and Navy. She has been an astronaut, a lawyer a doctor and a rock star. She was a candidate for the presidency of the USA in 1992 and again a candidate in the year 2000.

4. Barbie is a global phenomenon and is sold in over 100 different nations. Total sales are about $1.5 billion dollars per year. Mattel estimates two Barbie dolls sold somewhere every second of every day.

5. Mattel is a major clothing manufacturer based on the quantity of clothing the company makes for Barbie and her friends and associates. Over 105 million yards of material have been used over the years just to make clothes for these dolls.

6. The first Barbie dolls were made in Japan. They are marked Made In Japan on the sole of the right foot. Later editions were made in Korea. These carry the copyright marks on the back of the doll.

7. Matell estimates that there are over 100, 000 adult Barbie doll collectors. The majority of these are women averaging 40 years of age. They each purchase at least 20 Barbies per annum. Over fifty percent of them spend more than $1000 per annum on their hobby.

8. Matell has made nearly one billion different fashion outfits for Barbie and her associates. They have also made more than one billion pairs of shoes.

9. Barbie has had high fashion clothes designed for her by famous designers including Versace, Gucci and Givenchy. Her military uniforms were approved by the Pentagon before going into production.

10. The first Barbie doll made in 1959 sold for $3 and about 350, 000 were sold. At the present time the market for Barbie is $1.5 billion dollars per annum.

Barbie will soon be 50 years old and she sure looks young for her age? Where will she go from here? We will have to wait and see but I wouldn't bet on her demise any time soon.

For as little as $1 and up you can find thousands of Barbies, clothing, accessories, dollhouses and more. Check the bargains here: http://www.collectbarbiedolls.com

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Doll Reader $29.97 From the PublisherDoll Reader magazine is the premier periodical for a growing world of doll enthusiasts. Published 9 times a year, Doll Reader provides the most up to date information on old and new dolls.Doll Reader is part of the Games family of magazines. It is generally sold to individuals and businesses and quite often can be found in a reception room or waiting room of a company or a professional office like a dentist, doctor, health club, gym, or beauty and hair salon. A full year magazine subscription to Doll Reader includes issues delivered right to your mailbox.

The Doll People $3.95 Annabelle Doll is eight years old-she has been for more than a hundred years. Not a lot has happened to her, cooped up in the dollhouse, with the same doll family, day after day, year after year. . . until one day the Funcrafts move in.

3 Year Old Child Playing with Doll on Window Sill of Apartment $79.99 Stan Wayman 3 Year Old Child Playing with Doll on Window Sill of Apartment - Premium Photographic Print

China Doll $11.99 China Doll DVD New Synopsis: A boozing Army Air Corps captain falls in love with an Asian beauty he has unknowingly bought. Format: DVD Color: Black and White Rating: Not Rated Genre: War Runtime: 99 Year: 1958 Director: Frank Borzage

The Doll in the Garden $3.95 She had been warned never to go there...But as ten year-old Ashely followed the beautiful white cat through a small opening in the hedge, she stepped into an enchanted place...A place where she might find the answers...Who is the little girl with golden curls and the huge sad eyes?Whose voice cries out in the dark of night? Why does the white cat cast no shadow in the moonlight? Who is the owner of the beautiful doll found buried in the garden? And if Ashely discovers the truth, Can she ever go back...?

The Doll of Lilac Valley $11.16 While spending her first summer away from home, nine-year old Laurie loses her favorite doll but then finds another, with surprising results.

Doll Box Adult Costume $39.95 In this original Adult Doll Box Costume, you're this year's hottest new doll! This hilariously funny costume can make you the buzz of the party. Just think of all the same old tired Halloween costumes that people expect to see at every party; this Adult Doll Box Costume is sure to make you prettier than all the other Barbies there! The perfect adult funny costume idea, the Doll Box includes a doll box frame - combine it with the outfit of your choice (not included) for a truly customized costume. The best thing about being in this doll box is that you get decide who plays with you! Gender: Unisex Age: Adult Occasion: Everyday Size: L/XL Color: As Shown

Doll Castle News $16.95 Doll Castle News is a collector's resource guide.Doll Castle News is part of the Games family of magazines. It is generally sold to individuals and businesses and quite often can be found in a reception room or waiting room of a company or a professional office like a dentist, doctor, health club, gym, or beauty and hair salon. A full year magazine subscription to Doll Castle News includes issues delivered right to your mailbox.

The Angel Doll $6.99 Synopsis: Jerry is a quiet 10-year-old who enjoys all the advantages of a middle class lifestyle, while his best friend Whitey lives in poverty with his mother and ailing four-year-old sister Sandy. Whitey is devoted to his sister and her fondness for angels, making sure to regularly read to her from her favorite book, "The Littlest Angel." But as Whitey saves up money from his daily newspaper route to buy Sandy a real angel doll for Christmas, he discovers that there are no such dolls for sale in their small town. Armed with equal amounts of will power and single-minded determination, Jerry and Whitey set out on a journey to find the perfect Christmas gift for Sandy. Along the way, they overcome fear, prejudice and theft as they learn the true meaning of the holiday spirit. Format: DVD Color: Color Rating: PG RatingReason: thema...

The Doll With the Yellow Star $30.67 When France falls to Germany at the start of World War II, nine-year-old Claudine must leave her beloved parents and friends to stay with relatives in America, accompanied by her doll, Violette.

Broken Doll $9.39 In May 1988, in Everett, Washington, four-year-old Feather Rahier disappeared while playing outside after dinner. Her frantic cries drew Feather's mother to the dark garage that was home to Richard Matthew Clark. Clark had stolen the child, bound and gagged her, and begun to undress her. Only at the last instant was the little girl saved by her mother's desperate intervention. The next victim wouldn't be so fortunate. On the night of March 31, 1995, seven-year-old Roxanne Doll, was abducted from the bedroom she shared with her younger sister. It was not until the following day that her mother discovered Roxanne's disappearance. A week later, Roxanne's raped and stabbed body was found. Evidence led investigators to a man the family had trusted as a friend: Richard Clark. Clark was a petty criminal, jailbird, alcohol and drug abuser who couldn't control his pedophilic and homicidal urges. In April 1997, after his conviction for aggravated murder, he mocked and derided the dead girl's parents in a shocking courtroom display. Here is the brutal, heartbreaking true story of the crimes and punishment of a monster who preyed on the most vulnerable victims of all--and of the determined prosecutor who swore to bring him to justice.

The Doll $19.99 Eugene Field The Doll - Premium Poster

Doll Values: Antique to Modern $4.36 After a three-year absence, Collector Books is proud to bring back this classic title. With almost 500 color photographs, the ninth edition of Doll Values, Antique to Modern, will regain its #1 bestselling status. The book covers antique, vintage, and modern dolls and many published references have been used for descriptions and marks. Listed alphabetically by manufacturer or type, an overview of each manufacturer is provided including marks used, descriptions of various models, and values. Collectors will love this easy-to-use reference which aids in doll identification by manufacturer, type, and materials. Over 6,000 listings and a useful index will benefit collectors and allow for quick reference at doll shows and auctions. Thanks to doll researcher Linda Edward, this series continues. 2006 values.

The Doll People (Compact Disc) $41.22 The 100-year-old Doll family—beautifully crafted china dolls passed down through four generations of girls in one American family—meet their new neighbors, the Funcrafts, a doll family made completely of plastic and delivered straight from the factory shelves.Annabelle Doll is eight years old—she has been for over a hundred years. Not a lot has happened to her, cooped up in the dollhouse, with the same doll people, day after day, year after year…until the Funcrafts move in. Now Annabelle has a friend. Sure she’s made entirely of plastic and she’s living in the scariest room in the house, but she’s an adventurer, and after a hundred years of boredom, that’s just what Annabelle needs.

Disney Princess Doll Assortment. $26.99 33 cm fully poseable doll with high quality joints and a typical Disney Princess look and outfit.High quality nylon hair.Includes cute accessory with feature.One supplied.For ages 3 years and over.1 year parts and labour manufacturer's guarantee.WARNING(S):Not suitable for children under 3 years old.

Five Year Old Girl Sitting at Desk, Drawing and Coloring on Paper, Doll Sitting Next To Her $24.99 H. Armstrong Roberts Five Year Old Girl Sitting at Desk, Drawing and Coloring on Paper, Doll Sitting Next To Her - Photographic Print

Reba McEntire Barbie Doll $34.99 Reba! Country music legend Reba McEntire as a Barbie Doll! In a beautiful red gown inspired by the song "Fancy." One of the world's most successful and beloved recording artists. Reba! Country music legend Reba McEntire appears here as a gorgeous Barbie Doll that wears a red gown with golden glitter accents inspired by "Fancy," Reba's favorite hit song that she performs at the end of every concert. The Reba McEntire Barbie Doll stands about 11 1/2-inches tall, but cannot stand alone. Ages 6 and up. One of the world's most successful and beloved recording artists, Reba McEntire is the only singer to have been named the Country Music Association's Female Vocalist of the Year four times in a row.

Rag Doll Girl Costume $51.96 Raggedy Ann never looked so smoking hot as you will in this Rag Doll Girl Costume. The Rag Doll Girl Costume includes a white hat with attached yarn hair in twin braids, a dress with an attached apron and red and white striped socks with bows. If you want to set his heart racing remember that a classic male fantasy is the naughty girl with the twist of innocence. You'll get everyone's attention when you wear this one to your adult costume party or Halloween party this year. Try our Red, White, and Blue Sandal, found elsewhere on this site, and you have the sexy footwear to complete your look. Dance the night away and have a ton of fun making memories in this one. Don't wait for the Rag Doll Girl Costume to go out of stock, just get one of your very own today! Color: As Shown Material: POLYESTER Care Instructions: HAND WASH Condition: New

The Angel Doll: A Christmas Story $3.95 If even a small part of a child still lives within your heart, you can't help but be captivated by this deeply moving novella based on bestselling author Jerry Bledsoe's childhood memories. Set in a North Carolina manufacturing town during the 1950s, it is the poignant story of two ten-year-old boys and their search for an angel doll, a search that turned into a lesson of love. Every day Whitey Black reads "The Littlest Angel "to his sister Sandy, a four-year-old stricken with polio. Now she wants just one thing for Christmas: an angel doll. Unfortunately, in this small North Carolina town, no one has ever heard of such a thing. Nevertheless, Whitey Black and his best friend set out to find her one, at great cost and for even greater reward. Along the way they learn much about sadness and heartbreak, but most important, they learn about the transformative power of love. "The Angel Doll "is about childhood reaching out in later life and grabbing hold-never to be forgotten or remembered exactly as it was. Timeless and touching, "The Angel Doll "is sure to become a family favorite and a tradition for years to come.