Collectible Dolls
Collectible dolls are among the most beloved and recognizable collectibles of all Whether or not youve owned or played with one virtually everybody can immediately describe the most famous dolls such as Barbie Cabbage Patch Dolls or Raggedy Ann and Andy. Antique doll imageLike other collectibles collectible dolls generally fall into one of three categories antique vintage and modern. Technically speaking antique dolls like most other antiques date back to prehistoric times However when we talk about antique collectible dolls we usually mean those produced before 1930 Antique dolls were usually made of wax papier mache wood china bisque or cloth and today thats how theyre usually classified Bisque is a kind of unglazed porcelain Its matte surface is more realistic than the shinier glazed china These categories refer to what the dolls head was made of the bodies were usually made of softer materials such as kid leather or cloth. Most antique dolls were made to look like adults and came with removable clothing However some dolls particularly French bebe literally baby dolls and German dollyfaced dolls were made to look like children. Raggedy Ann and Andy first created in 1915 are amazingly still in production more than 80 years later as are Ginny dolls from 1922. The first talking dolls mama dolls were invented around 1915 These dolls combined a soft body with two innovative characteristics a voice mechanism that said mama when the doll was turned and leg joints that allowed the child to walk the doll These realistic dolls were the first doll craze in the United States and one of the great fads of the 1920s. During these times most dolls were made as childrens toys and so usually show at least some wear How much depends on what the doll was made of and of course how carefully it was handled .
Barbie Collectibles
Barbie collectibles are a multibillion industry with almost 100 000 collectors and millions of dolls sold Ironically when Ruth Handler first came up with the idea of a fashionable teenage doll with fully contoured proportions Mattel corporation turned it down But fortunately for collectors she was inspired by another doll the German Bild Lilly and tried again This time Mattel agreed and Barbie named after Handlers daughter made her debut at the American International Toy Fair in 1959 Mattel backed up this new kind of doll with an extensive television campaign one of the first major toy campaigns Soon Barbie collectibles were a phenomenon in the US and eventually worldwide Barbie dolls as toys have always been popular but even though Mattel didnt issue official collectible Barbies until 1986 most models before then have become collectors items In the early 1960s more dolls appeared along with the famous Barbie wardrobes designed after the most fashionable Paris couturiers In 1961 her eyes changed color to todays familiar blue and in 1965 she and the other Barbie collectible dolls were equipped with bendable legs 1966 saw an even more significant innovation including the Color Magic Barbie which could switch hair colors In 1967 Mattel introduced the Twist n Turn Barbie with a more flexible body and a considerably younger though still sophisticated face Her wardrobes followed some of the fads as well as fashions and began to be designed based on mod style rather than high fashion with versions such as Sparkle Squares 1968 and Yellow Mellow 1969 The next major innovation was Talking Barbie in 1968. In 1970 the Living Barbie introduced much more flexible and poseable Barbie dolls and in 1971 her eyes faced forward for the first time 1971 also saw not only Malibu Barbie one of the most popular versions but Growin Pretty Hair Barbie with hair that could be lengthened or shortened.The SuperStar Barbie of 1977 introduced her with a much more girlnextdoor expression particularly by giving her an openmouthed smile In 1978 two major new interactive collectible Barbie models appeared Barbies SuperStar Stage Show and Fashion Photo Barbie These included remote controls that let her look as though she was posing and performing independently 1980 was a landmark year with the first Black and Hispanic Barbies and the first International Barbie dolls Collectors also gathered at the first Barbie Doll Convention In 1981 Mattel introduced My First Barbie designed for younger children Twirly Curls Barbie came with a hair twirler that children could use to style their own hair to look just like Barbies For her 25th anniversary Tiffany Co created a sterling silver Barbie doll and Mattel echoed the silver anniversary theme with the Silver Sensation Barbie They also commissioned fashion designs from some of the most influential designers in the world such as Pierre Cardin and Christian Dior
Even though Barbie had long ago become a collectible doll it wasnt until 1986 that Mattel first released an official limited edition collectible the porcelain Blue Rhapsody doll In 1988 the Happy Holidays and American series began both tremendously popular with children and collectors The next year her 30th anniversary saw more highfashion designed models and Army Barbie The 90s were Bob Mackies decade as a Barbie designer and he created some of the most spectacular Barbie collectibles ever In 1990 he introduced the Bob Makie Gold Barbie followed in 1991 by Starlight Splendor Barbie and Platinum Barbie After these he turned to slightly fantastical designs such as the 1992 Neptune Fantasy and Empress Bride the 1995 Goddess of the Sun and the 1996 Moon Goddess Barbies. Mattel also brought back the Gay Parisienne model as a vintage tribute in 1991 In 1992 Mattel created its first mail order Barbie Crystal Rhapsody Barbie Following the success of the Gay Parisienne in 1993 the Great Eras series began with Flapper and Gibson Girl Barbies Nostalgia continued with a reissue of the original model for her 1995 35th anniversary as well as a Hollywood Legends series as well as a new Golden Jubilee Barbie In 1997 the HarleyDavidson Barbie was an unexpected top seller For 1999 the 40th anniversary there were several special editions and new releases including Bob Mackies Le Papillon Barbie and the new Garden of Flowers series. The New Millennium Dolls 2000 debuted millennium collectible Barbie dolls including Barbie 2000 and Sydney 2000 to honor the Olympics as well as the beginning of the Fashion Model Collection Malibu Barbie reappeared in 2002 and this timeless doll became a Bond girl with a James Bond 007 Barbie and Ken Gift Set 2003 saw the Birthstone Collection and 2005 the Zodiac Collection
Collectible dolls are among the most beloved and recognizable collectibles of all Whether or not youve owned or played with one virtually everybody can immediately describe the most famous dolls such as Barbie Cabbage Patch Dolls or Raggedy Ann and Andy. Antique doll imageLike other collectibles collectible dolls generally fall into one of three categories antique vintage and modern. Technically speaking antique dolls like most other antiques date back to prehistoric times However when we talk about antique collectible dolls we usually mean those produced before 1930 Antique dolls were usually made of wax papier mache wood china bisque or cloth and today thats how theyre usually classified Bisque is a kind of unglazed porcelain Its matte surface is more realistic than the shinier glazed china These categories refer to what the dolls head was made of the bodies were usually made of softer materials such as kid leather or cloth. Most antique dolls were made to look like adults and came with removable clothing However some dolls particularly French bebe literally baby dolls and German dollyfaced dolls were made to look like children. Raggedy Ann and Andy first created in 1915 are amazingly still in production more than 80 years later as are Ginny dolls from 1922. The first talking dolls mama dolls were invented around 1915 These dolls combined a soft body with two innovative characteristics a voice mechanism that said mama when the doll was turned and leg joints that allowed the child to walk the doll These realistic dolls were the first doll craze in the United States and one of the great fads of the 1920s. During these times most dolls were made as childrens toys and so usually show at least some wear How much depends on what the doll was made of and of course how carefully it was handled .
Barbie Collectibles
Barbie collectibles are a multibillion industry with almost 100 000 collectors and millions of dolls sold Ironically when Ruth Handler first came up with the idea of a fashionable teenage doll with fully contoured proportions Mattel corporation turned it down But fortunately for collectors she was inspired by another doll the German Bild Lilly and tried again This time Mattel agreed and Barbie named after Handlers daughter made her debut at the American International Toy Fair in 1959 Mattel backed up this new kind of doll with an extensive television campaign one of the first major toy campaigns Soon Barbie collectibles were a phenomenon in the US and eventually worldwide Barbie dolls as toys have always been popular but even though Mattel didnt issue official collectible Barbies until 1986 most models before then have become collectors items In the early 1960s more dolls appeared along with the famous Barbie wardrobes designed after the most fashionable Paris couturiers In 1961 her eyes changed color to todays familiar blue and in 1965 she and the other Barbie collectible dolls were equipped with bendable legs 1966 saw an even more significant innovation including the Color Magic Barbie which could switch hair colors In 1967 Mattel introduced the Twist n Turn Barbie with a more flexible body and a considerably younger though still sophisticated face Her wardrobes followed some of the fads as well as fashions and began to be designed based on mod style rather than high fashion with versions such as Sparkle Squares 1968 and Yellow Mellow 1969 The next major innovation was Talking Barbie in 1968. In 1970 the Living Barbie introduced much more flexible and poseable Barbie dolls and in 1971 her eyes faced forward for the first time 1971 also saw not only Malibu Barbie one of the most popular versions but Growin Pretty Hair Barbie with hair that could be lengthened or shortened.The SuperStar Barbie of 1977 introduced her with a much more girlnextdoor expression particularly by giving her an openmouthed smile In 1978 two major new interactive collectible Barbie models appeared Barbies SuperStar Stage Show and Fashion Photo Barbie These included remote controls that let her look as though she was posing and performing independently 1980 was a landmark year with the first Black and Hispanic Barbies and the first International Barbie dolls Collectors also gathered at the first Barbie Doll Convention In 1981 Mattel introduced My First Barbie designed for younger children Twirly Curls Barbie came with a hair twirler that children could use to style their own hair to look just like Barbies For her 25th anniversary Tiffany Co created a sterling silver Barbie doll and Mattel echoed the silver anniversary theme with the Silver Sensation Barbie They also commissioned fashion designs from some of the most influential designers in the world such as Pierre Cardin and Christian Dior
Even though Barbie had long ago become a collectible doll it wasnt until 1986 that Mattel first released an official limited edition collectible the porcelain Blue Rhapsody doll In 1988 the Happy Holidays and American series began both tremendously popular with children and collectors The next year her 30th anniversary saw more highfashion designed models and Army Barbie The 90s were Bob Mackies decade as a Barbie designer and he created some of the most spectacular Barbie collectibles ever In 1990 he introduced the Bob Makie Gold Barbie followed in 1991 by Starlight Splendor Barbie and Platinum Barbie After these he turned to slightly fantastical designs such as the 1992 Neptune Fantasy and Empress Bride the 1995 Goddess of the Sun and the 1996 Moon Goddess Barbies. Mattel also brought back the Gay Parisienne model as a vintage tribute in 1991 In 1992 Mattel created its first mail order Barbie Crystal Rhapsody Barbie Following the success of the Gay Parisienne in 1993 the Great Eras series began with Flapper and Gibson Girl Barbies Nostalgia continued with a reissue of the original model for her 1995 35th anniversary as well as a Hollywood Legends series as well as a new Golden Jubilee Barbie In 1997 the HarleyDavidson Barbie was an unexpected top seller For 1999 the 40th anniversary there were several special editions and new releases including Bob Mackies Le Papillon Barbie and the new Garden of Flowers series. The New Millennium Dolls 2000 debuted millennium collectible Barbie dolls including Barbie 2000 and Sydney 2000 to honor the Olympics as well as the beginning of the Fashion Model Collection Malibu Barbie reappeared in 2002 and this timeless doll became a Bond girl with a James Bond 007 Barbie and Ken Gift Set 2003 saw the Birthstone Collection and 2005 the Zodiac Collection
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