Barbie Dolls Retailers Gresham OR

Released in 1959, Barbie is one of the most iconic and best-selling dolls in the world. She is the brand figurehead of a whole family of Mattel dolls and accessories, is estimated to have over 100,000 devoted collectors and fans.

Whistle Stop Trains
503-252-7118
14037 SE Stark Street
Portland, OR
Whistle Stop Trains, Inc.
(503)761-1822
11724 SE Division St
Portland, OR
Portland Radio Control Raceway LLC
(503)723-6969
11779 SE Hwy 212 Suite 200
Clackamas, OR
NWS Specialties Train Shop
360-834-3183
222 NE 4th Avenue
Camas, WA
Island Hobbies
(360)891-5572
13503-C SE Mill Plain Blvd
Vancouver, WA
Remote Control Hobbies Portland
(503)477-8011
12412 Halsey St
Portland, OR
Whistle Stop Trains
(503) 761-1822
11724 SE Division St.
Portland, OR
HobbyTown USA
503-652-5899
Clackamas Promenade 8952 SE Sunnyside Road
Clackamas, OR
Vic's Hobby Supply
503-281-1032
606 NE Broadway
Portland, OR
Hobby Smith
(503)284-1912
4148 NE Hancock St
Portland, OR

Types of Barbie Dolls

Toy Review:

Everyone knows that Barbie caused a sensation when she was introduced. The cat eyes, the black-and-white bathing suit. It was the first time that young girls had a dimensional doll to dress up. (Before that paper dolls were all the rage. Imagine today's girls playing with those?)

An original 1959 Barbie in mint condition could fetch up to $28,000. One reason is that they're so rare because kids actually played with her - again and again and again. And that's really the point, Barbie has always been designed to be played with; that's what makes her so special because each girl has a unique imagination so no two Barbie dolls can ever be alike, at least where it counts - in a little girl's world.

So, while you may not have an original, this reproduction is a great gift for little girls, particularly from a mom or grandmom who remembers the original. A reproduction of the original face (She's change a lot, eh?) and her signature bathing suit is definitely a blast from the past. Plus, included in the package is the reproduction outfit from the "Solo in the Spotlight" fashion from 1960 as well as a reprint of the original booklet that came with the doll originally.

This is the perfect addition to any Barbie collection. Sure, some will want to keep it in the box, but we say it's okay to play with it, too. There are no rules because the girl - of any age - is always at the center of the Barbie play.

Manufacturer:
Mattel

Brand:
Barbie

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