Barbie Collectors & Dolls

Barbie® Doll as Marilyn Monroe




Barbie® doll as Marilyn Monroe captures all the beauty and charm of this famous actress, in costumes specially recreated from two of her most famous films from Twentieth Century Fox. Among the many photographs of Marilyn Monroe, perhaps none captures her beauty and allure as much as the famous scene of her standing above the grill in New York as the subway rushes by. From the film, "The Seven Year Itch," Barbie® as Marilyn wears her famous white halter dress with crystal pleating, and beautiful faux pearl earrings. Collectors will love the incredible way Barbie® recaptures the stunning beauty of Marilyn in this famous scene from a great film.





Gala GownBarbie® Doll

Designed by: Robert Best


It’s not just a party, it’s the event of the year, and Gala Gown Barbie doll rises to the occasion with a breathtaking dress in pale yellow and grey chiffon.
Evoking an image of the glamorous past, this exquisite gown features a cascade of ruffles accented with fabric flowers, silvery sequins, and yellow and clear beads. The taffeta-lined bodice floats above a white tulle petticoat, and elegant accessories include grey opera gloves and rhinestone and silvery drop earrings. Sheer tights and sling back shoes complete this stunning ensemble, setting the scene for an unforgettable evening.

Hope Diamond Barbie® Doll
Designed by: Robert Best
The world’s largest and most famous blue diamond is now America’s crown jewel, housed at the Smithsonian Institution. Inspired by the famed jewelry setting, Hope Diamond Barbie® doll wears a deep blue charmeuse gown. Elegant ruffles form the sleeves, while the flared skirt makes an impactful silhouette. The gown wonderfully complements her lovely hair and white opera gloves. Finally, an exquisite miniature replica of the Hope Diamond adorns her neck.





Harpist AngelBarbie® Doll

 
Angels have been called the incarnation of love. So surely you'll fall in love with this most beautiful of angels. Her periwinkle chiffon gown is accented with a butterscotch satin underlay, and overlaid with filmy lace woven with golden highlights. Her serene beauty is accented by a set of delicate feather wings. Reinforcing her angelic persona, she holds a golden harp with strings.


The Most Expensive Barbie Doll Ever

The custom-designed doll, who wears a one carat pink diamond necklace surrounded by three carat white diamonds, sparked a bidding frenzy.The winning offer at the Christies auction in New York was $302,500 - £191,000. Jeweller Stefano Canturi also designed the doll's black strapless party dress, peep-toe stilettos and tumbling blonde hair.All proceeds from the toy are going to aid breast cancer research.The previous world auction record for a Barbie doll was £10,785, set at a Christies sale in London in 2006. The worlds most expensive Barbie doll has fetched almost £200,000 at auction.
World's most expensive Barbie sold at auction






















New: Sci-Fi Women Who Rocked the Future of Fashion!

Fashion and science fiction capture my imagination because of their projections of the future. The fashion world depends on it, with designers displaying tomorrow’s looks on runways before the designs are mass-produced. Likewise, science fiction offers a peek at fantastical worlds of the future, and tantalizing marketing campaigns for sci-fi movies often get me hooked — especially to check out the fashions!
Case in point: This spring's blockbuster The Hunger Games (like Twilight, based on a series of popular YA novels) — I went just to see teen protagonist Katniss Everdeen in costumes that generate fire! The film is in sync with today's idea of a dystopian society, but it's a far cry from some of my favorite sci-fi classics featuring heroines in cutting-edge styles.
My all-time fave is Logan's Run (1976). Farrah Fawcett plays Holly, wearing her hair in that iconic feathered cut that became the hairstyle of the decade! The titular vixen from the cult classic Barbarella (1968) also comes to mind, cavorting in foil, vinyl and plastic outfits that mirror 1960s Mod-inspired fashions — the same looks that influenced Barbie® and Francie® dolls’ wardrobes during the period. A Barbie outfit that still packs a psychedelic punch is Zokko! (1968), a blue and silver foil mini-dress that was reproduced for a giftset in 2009.
Always the pioneer, Barbie doll took a huge leap forward as the majestic Goddess of the Galaxy(2011), a merger of sci-fi and fashion that blew me away with its cosmic brilliance! This year, Barbie is appointed Empress of the Aliens, a tricked-out, magenta-haired siren wearing space-age couture that’s both feminine and extraterrestrial! In true sci-fi fashion (so to speak), her otherworldly appearance delivers on the promise of showing me something I’ve never seen before, and with a beauty like this ruling the universe, the future looks outta sight!

Hard Rock Cafe®Barbie® Doll

Designed by: Sharon Zuckerman
Hard Rock Cafe® Barbie® doll embodies a gothic punk vibe. The doll’s black and red goth glam ensemble features a lace up corset top, short flared skirt, vibrant red fishnet stockings, edgy boots, and fingerless gloves. Modeling raw energy and independent spirit, Hard Rock Cafe® Barbie® doll comes with a jamming HRC “guitar” and collector pin. Rock on®!


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