Contains photographs, brief descriptions, and values for Barbie doll licensed products manufactured between 1961 and 1971, covering furniture, musical toys, playsets, promotionals, structures, time pieces, transportation, dressed boxed, and material, paper, sewing, and vinyl products.

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.

Due to the overwhelming response to the bestselling Collector's Encyclopedia of Barbie Doll Collector's Editions, Collector Books has produced this all-new second edition. Over 150 new dolls have been added to this volume, bringing the total number of dolls and fashions featured in this book to over 1,000. This up-to-the-minute book includes such recent releases as the Barbie 2007 annual doll, the 2007 Hollywood Silkstone Barbie collection, and the 2007 Wizard of Oz Barbie collection. The Holiday Barbie series is shown in its entirety, including the latest editions designed by the legendary Bob Mackie. Some of the other favorite series shown in their entirety include the Dolls of the World Collection, the Barbie Fashion Model Collection, the Hollywood Legends Collection, the Porcelain Barbie Collection, and every national Barbie Collectors' Convention set since the first in 1980. All Platinum Label Barbie dolls (dolls produced in quantities of less than 1,000 dolls worldwide) are found in this book, along with a large selection of priceless one-of-a-kind Barbie dolls produced for charity functions. A helpful index allows readers to research dolls by name or series. 2008 values.

Provides comprehensive coverage of the history and manufacture of the popular dolls, describing and photographing numerous dolls in the Barbie collection

Although many identification and reference books have been written about Barbie? dolls, most of them are very difficult to search for basic information. Since the first edition of The Barbie? Doll Years, Patrick and Joyce Olds have made cataloging a collection a snap. Every Barbie? doll, her friends, and their accessories are listed alphabetically by name and by year, making it possible to locate a specific doll even if you only know one of these details. Over 30,000 listings are at your fingertips, featured in a way that makes identification of one or 100 dolls easy. Cases, furniture, houses, paper dolls, children's clothes, jewelry, games, and more are included, as well as over 100 beautiful full-color photographs of vintage Barbie? dolls. To make it a complete reference, current market values based on actual selling prices throughout the country are provided. This essential guide is a must for all Barbie? doll collectors and dealers.2006 values.

A required resource for all Barbie(r) collectors, this completely revised and expanded edition features new images and updated prices, all in a handy, easy-to-carry-along format. Now over 1,200 beautiful color photos illustrate this complete listing of Barbie through her vintage years from 1959 to 1972, including her sister Skipper(r) and their friends, relations, and pets. Ken(r), Midge(r), Allan(r), Francie(r), Scooter(r), and all the rest are here. Never before presented in such detail and with so many images, every picture shows all the pieces originally included with the fashion. Values are given for loose and never removed from package items. The listing also provides each item's stock number, date, and

"This book is a complete guide to all the vintage Barbie dolls, friends, and family from 1959 to 1972, the vintage years. Organized with the various dolls first, followed by the outfits and accessories that were available for them, each entry includes the name of the item, a stock number, and a date, along with other identifying information"--From introduction.

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.

After many years of cataloging all things Barbie through her website, Marie now packs all this information into a large 348-page reference book that is sure to capture the interest of all Barbie enthusiasts. Like many Barbie collectors, Marie's passion for Barbie began as a child when her mom bought her a Skipper Barbie doll. Since then, Marie has assembled a large collection of Vintage Barbies and dedicated many hours to promoting this pastime which so many enjoy. My Vintage Barbies covers the Barbie era in detail, from 1959 to 1979 and beyond. Although the book spotlights the vintage era, it includes unique and historically relevant dolls after 1979, including foreign, holiday, and current collectible dolls. Vintage clothing ensembles from 1959 to 1972 are also included for Barbie, her friends, and her family, as well as gift sets, furniture, structures, and scores of other vintage Barbie items. Readers will enjoy over three-thousand color photographs, while discovering a few of the author's personal favorites and other fun surprises along the way! Collectors will appreciate the descriptions about each doll, and the detail with which the author explains their variations and specifics. The book includes a table of contents with an extensive, organized, and detailed index, making it quick and easy to find a specific clothing ensemble, doll, or other item. This is a must have book for any Barbie collector, enthusiast, or fashionista, and will make a cherished gift for the Barbie aficionado!

Cover -- Half-title -- Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- 1 Youth and Media -- 2 Then and Now -- 3 Themes and Theoretical Perspectives -- 4 Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers -- 5 Children -- 6 Adolescents -- 7 Media and Violence -- 8 Media and Emotions -- 9 Advertising and Commercialism -- 10 Media and Sex -- 11 Media and Education -- 12 Digital Games -- 13 Social Media -- 14 Media and Parenting -- 15 The End -- Notes -- Acknowledgments -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- X -- Y -- Z