The Ultimate Barbie Doll Book

Complete descriptions, values, model numbers, dates and markings for more than 1,000 dolls will assist your identification of these highly sought after dolls. Barbie and all her friends issued in 1959 through 1995 are photographed in 1,800 full colour photographs.

Barbie swept into our lives in 1959 and grew up before our eyes. Now The Ultimate Barbie Doll Book sets the record straight. &break;&break;This exciting new guide to America's fashion diva bursts with more color photos than any other book dedicated to Barbie. &break;&break;Designing for beginning through advanced collectors, dealers and Barbie fans, this one-of-a-kind book clearly and chronologically identifies U.S.-issues Barbie dolls, friends and family. &break;&break;Inside The Ultimate Barbie Doll Book you'll find: &break;&break;1,000 U.S.-issued Barbies, friends and family from 1959 - 1995 &break;&break;Ken, Skipper, Francie, Midge and others &break;&break;Complete detailed descriptions for each doll &break;&break;All body and head markings when available &break;&break;Head and full-view shots for easy identification &break;&break;Model numbers and box dates &break;&break;Coverage of series and limited edition dolls &break;&break;Average issue prices for every doll &break;&break;Current market values in two grades of condition &break;&break;Index with extensive cross reference &break;&break;1,800 full-color photos &break;&break;Author Marcie Melillo sets this book apart fro mothers with meticulous attention given to accurate descriptions of clothing, accessories, hair color and style, and facial paint. She confirms body and head markings, as well as identifies arm and head molds. &break;&break;Simple facts, striking photos and outstanding organization mark this comprehensive guide as the best ever. Your guesswork is over.

A VISUAL GUIDE TO THE ULTIMATE FASHION DOLL.

The ultimate book about the ultimate fashion doll is now available in this smaller, paperback format. Full color.

The complete history of the wardrobes of Barbie doll, her friends and her family 1959-1974.

Collector Books is proud to release the second edition of this book, now including all Barbie exclusives produced and discovered by collectors since 1997. This all-in-one resource features over 1,800 vibrant color photos of Barbie exclusives with close-ups of each doll and descriptions. This encyclopedia includes the unusual and rare ultra-limited Jubilee series of dolls, the porcelain and vinyl dolls produced for Disney, the complete Barbie Festival collection, every national Barbie doll Collectors' Convention set, a spectacular collection of one-of-a-kind Barbie dolls auctions by Mattel for charity, and much more. 8.5 x 11. 2002 values.

Barbie™ All Dolled Up is a dazzling celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of Barbie™ doll. Fully illustrated and featuring three-dimensional replicas of rare memorabilia, this unprecedented book truly brings Barbie to life in full-color, and fabulous style. With the full support of Mattel, the publication of All Dolled Up is a highlight among nationwide Barbie events and marketing initiatives being staged for the anniversary. In five decades, the influence of Barbie on girls and the world of fashion has never faded. Now devoted collectors, baby boomers reminiscing about the doll's classic beauty, moms still dreaming of the pink Corvette of the '80s, and children just discovering her will relive the magic of Barbie through key eras in her development—her debut in 1959, the Mod Era of the late '60s, the big, bold '80s, the Totally Hair '90s, and up to today. Original doll packaging, Barbie comic books, designer's sketches, and an official fan club membership card and welcome letter are among the rare Barbie ephemera that have been reproduced. The narrative combines historical detail with contributions from moms, daughters, and fashion celebrities including Diane Von Furstenburg, Christian Dior, Versace, Armani, Bob Mackie, and Vera Wang. It's Barbie doll's birthday and no one wants to be left out of the party!