It’s a far cry from the Damage Box Holiday Barbie whose box has more significant wear and tear, although it’s never been removed. If you have pets, grandchildren, or even if you live in an extra hot state, your Barbie’s box could be subjected to accidental damage. It was also a perfect “Happy Holidays” gift for doll lovers since the box had those words inscribed on them until 1998. Apart from the fact that her pink ballgown captures attention, she has a fancy ribbon in her hair too. I have barbies from the sixties to the nineties I have her clothes from the fifties and the sixties up to 63 I believe.

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In line with the growing consciousness on representation, Mattel designs three skin tones and hair colors for each Holiday Barbie though the physique takes on the original statuesque style.So, in 1959, she designed a 3D model and named the doll “Barbie” – the short form of Barbara – in honor of her child. Claus ballgown with white opera gloves, bold black and gold buckle belt and lace hemming on the overskirt. Her dress has Holly prints and motifs all over, and it couldn’t be more obvious that she’s a festive doll. However, it’s safe to say that older dolls are worth a little bit more (unless of course they’re limited edition versions).

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Look for your year below for rough estimates of what you might spend (or make) on a more common Holiday Barbie. As exciting as a new year is for everyone, it doesn’t compare to the joy at the turn of the century, or better, Millennium.She’s also one with beautiful festive accessories, including a red, gold, and green headband complimenting her holly-style dropping earrings. This brunette beauty is not only one of the most expensive holiday barbies, but she’s also one of the most valued barbies overall.

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I’m interested in purchasing holiday barbies, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018 I need two of each year, except 2013, I need three of them, and 2017-2018 I need 4 of them. The Holiday Barbie for 2021 shines in a silver gown with off-the-shoulder ruched sleeves and a metallic bodice with sculpted “gemstones.It’s one thing to have a doll still intact – hair laid, dress freshly pressed – but to have it in its box is even better. Mint in Box (MIB) Holiday Barbies have everything intact, including the box’s shape, accessories, and doll. You know how people make New Year resolutions and promise to make significant changes, well Mattel did so with its Celebration Barbie. Then in 2019 (another 30 years later), Mattel released two versions of the anniversary model in silver dresses. There’s no perfect way to collect the dolls, but you can seek guidance from guides like you’re doing now.

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She’s one of the Holiday Barbies that make collectors feel represented, seeing as she’s not wearing the regular English or American style formal gown. All in all, these classic dolls make a fun collectible for adults and younger Barbie fanatics alike. Barbie is glamorous in a white ballgown with exaggerated fur sleeves and a sheer organza overskirt with fur hemming. Barbie collectors and sellers alike use storage units to make sure their dolls stay in mint condition.

Soon as they hit the market, Holiday Barbie dolls sold out, and Mattel realized it appealed to adult collectors as a collectible. Holiday Barbies are more exquisite than regular dolls because of their fancy hairstyles, exotic dresses, fancy boxes. Mattel made Holiday Barbies for collectors, and you can see the special address on the bottom of each doll’s box.