Barbie is a world famous children’s toy, a doll for girls up to fourteen years old. Its creators Ruth and Elliot Handlers in 1959, most likely, did not even know that they had become the founders of a real legend. Barbie is not just the most popular doll in the world, she is a real pop idol. Wealthy collectors hunt for rare specimens, celebrities collect them. The most famous Barbie fan is Johnny Depp, who owns a collection of three thousand dolls.
Barbie Pink Splendor Collection
A series of dolls was released in 1997. A total of 10,000 copies were sold. Even then, this doll cost a fabulous $ 890 in stores, but later the price dropped. The cost is determined by the dress embellished with rose gold threads. The image of the doll is also complemented by a delightful crystal necklace. Today, they ask for much more for these dolls – from $ 5,000.
Barbie in japanese outfit
This doll is a real antique, a stylish Asian girl was released in the 1960s. In those years, Jacqueline Kennedy was considered a style icon, it was she who inspired the creation of such an image. The brunette is dressed in a bright plum-colored outfit, made in a traditional Japanese style. Platform sandals on her feet, a fan in her hand, red flowers adorn black hair, and bright makeup gives the doll an exotic look. The cost of the doll is $7,200.
Barbie Devi Cruell
This doll was made in a single copy for a charity auction. The famous New York designer Devi Cruell worked on it. The doll does not have expensive jewelry, but it perfectly conveys the image of a modern resident of a large American city. The price of this doll is $8,600.
Golden Barbie Boba Maki
A gold doll by designer Bob Mackie was released in 1990, and today it is considered one of the most luxurious. It’s all about the dress, which is hand-embroidered with scales of pure gold. The blonde is also adorned with a feather boa, her hair is gathered in a high long ponytail, and they are held with a solid gold hairpin. One of these dolls went under the hammer for $12,000.
Gorgeous Barbie by Lorraine Schwartz
Fashionable American designer Lorraine Schwartz worked on the red-haired Barbie. The Bling Barbie collection consisted of twelve dolls, and each of them was unique in its own way. The beauty in a short black dress was remembered for her elegance and chic. One of these dolls was bought by an unknown collector for 20 thousand dollars.
The first Barbie
The very first Barbie doll is already an antique, a real find for connoisseurs of vintage. Released in 1959 by Mattel, the doll was originally presented in two versions: a blonde or a brunette in a black and white swimsuit. The value of this doll lies in the fact that it is the prototype of all modern Barbies. The emphasis of the doll is on the feminine figure, which at that time caused considerable controversy. How many of these dolls have survived to this day is not known, its price at auctions starts at $ 25,000.
Diamond Barbie
The release of the diamond Barbie was timed to coincide with the fortieth anniversary of the jewelry company De Beers. The short dress is made of 150 diamonds, the elite look is also complemented by a white coat draped over one shoulder. Platinum curled hair, bright red lipstick on her lips, blue eyes highlighted with black mascara. The price of this doll is $95,000.
Barbie and the Diamond Castle
The doll was made in 2008 as part of a promotion in support of the film of the same name. Barbie was presented in Mexico City, the audience was struck by the presence of an infinite number of gems on it. This Barbie is not for sale, but experts say its approximate cost is 120,000 US dollars.
Barbie by Stefano Canturi
An elegant lady in a cocktail black dress with classic features and languid blue eyes is the creation of Australian designer Stefano Canturi. The designer made only one such doll in 2009 for the Breast Cancer Organization. The doll went under the hammer at a Christie’s auction for $300,000, with all proceeds going to research into the disease. Stefano Kanturi worked on the doll for eight months, thinking over her image to the smallest detail. In many ways, the cost of the doll is due to the necklace around the neck, which is made of Australian pink diamonds.
