Tag Archives: Barbie

Barbie Party Favor Ideas that Last

Barbie Over-the-Door Case Giving a Barbie over-the-door case is a great way to help young girls organize their dolls. It also reduces clutter in a bedroom or playroom, minimizing the mess of toys parents have to clean up. These cases cost $9.99 and are one of the longest lasting Barbie Party Favor Ideas. They could […]

Is Barbie Related to Ken?

Barbie and Ken’s History The toy company, Mattel, gave birth to Barbie and Ken in 1959. The entire idea span from Ruth Handler, wife of Mattel co-founder Elliot Handler, when she noticed her preteen daughter playing with dolls (baby like) in adult roles. That gave her the notation that dolls similar to adults might sell […]

Barbie Doll Bundt Cake

Needed: Bundt cake mix or recipe Two cans frosting Barbie or similar doll It’s always nice when you’re able to make something that looks expensive or intricate. People fawn all over the homemade items and sing your praises for some time. You don’t really do it for that reason, though – not usually. You do […]

30 Free Crochet Patterns for Barbie Doll Clothes

We all remember as little girls how much we loved playing with our Barbie s and how much fun we had dressing them up. Barbie is still one of the fashion lovers and her popularity does not change with time. Here you will find 30 free crochet patterns for barbie doll clothes such as dresses, […]

Where to Find Free Barbie Doll Patterns

Barbie is a national icon and kids of all ages know of or have played with Barbie dolls as they were growing up, here you will find links to free Barbie doll patterns. One of the most fun things I found when I played with my Barbie dolls was changing Barbie into a variety of […]

Consumer Shopping Tips for Barbie Girls MP3 Players

Mattel introduced a new toy under the name of Barbie, which became very popular among consumers. It is half toy and half electronic. This item is titled “Barbie Girls” and offers two different uses for boys girls. At first glance, you might think this item is a more futuristic looking Barbie doll. But Barbie Girls […]

Vintage Malibu Barbie Doll

Ask any collector of vintage Barbie dolls what the most sought after doll is and the answer will most likely be a vintage Ponytail doll. These were the first Barbie dolls, released in 1959. Of course these are sought after, they are rare hard to find dolls that any collector would like to have. However, […]

Barbie as the Island Princess: Movie Release Draws Avid Fans

Dozens of young girls dressed as princesses lined up outside the doors to Tinseltown Theatres in Louisville, Kentucky, the morning of Sept. 15, 2007, anxiously waiting to meet their idol, Barbie. It was typical mid-September weather for Kentucky: a beautiful sunny morning. But there was a very cold breeze. These girls were among many nationwide […]

Where to Find Vintage Barbie Doll Houses

Almost every little girl grew up playing with Barbie dolls and many of them included doll houses in their collection. But now many adults are seeking to recreate their collections and that includes vintage Barbie doll houses – but where can you find them? Read on for suggestions as to pricing and as to where […]

The Birth of the Holiday Barbie Series

The “Happy Holiday” Barbie series began in 1988 and ended in 1998, although Mattel did not intend for this to be a series. The 1988 “Happy Holidays” Barbie doll was strictly marketed as part of a market test, or pilot project. The 1988 “Happy Holidays” Barbie doll was at that time the first vinyl Barbie […]