Barbie Questions Answered

What is the difference between Collector Edition and Limited Edition Barbie?
Collector Edition...These are produced in quantities of more than 35,000. These Barbies are designed for collectiong and displaying, and come in showcase packaging that includes a doll stand and a Certificate of Authenticity.
Limited Edition...Procuced in quantities limited to 35,000 or less worldwide, these dolls are limited to specific retailers and feature special fabrics and details that set them apart from other Barbie dolls. They are designed for collectiong and displaying, and come in showcase packagaing that includes a doll stand and a Certificate of Authenticity.
Will the value of the doll be potentially higher if I leave her in the box?
Consider keeping your dolls in their package to maintain their value. Some of the newer series are specially designed to display this way. Many seasoned collectors actually buy two dolls, one to keep in the box and the other to display.
My Barbie didn't come with panties, how come?
No, they are not missing. Only a Barbie wearing a short skirt comes with panties. Some collector dolls also wear underwear. All dolls without cloth panites have molded-on panties. A while back there was an issue of a Teacher Barbie that some came with panites and some not. The value of the un-pantied Barbies went up while the pantied Teacher Barbie went down.
Shouldn't collector dolls be packed with the shoes on?
Whenever possible, the dolls are packaged with the shoes on. As we all know, Barbie is one doll that is hard to keep the shoes on.
What is Barbie's full name?
Barbie's full name is "Barbie Millicent Roberts".
What was the first Limited Edition collector Barbie?
The first Limited Edition collector Barbie was introduced in 1986. Her name was Blue Rhapsody Barbie and she was the first Barbie made of porcelain.

***** 2000 Brings Change to Mattel Production as
Mattel Changes Collector Edition and
Limited Edition Production Numbers for 2000!*****
Production numbers for Collector Edition and Limited Edition Barbie Collectibles® dolls have changed for 2000. Currently, Collector Edition dolls are produced in quantities of more than 100,000, and Limited Edition dolls are produced in quantities of 100,000 or less worldwide. Beginning in 2000, Collector Edition dolls will be produced in quantities greater than 35,000*, and Limited Edition dolls will be produced in quantities limited to 35,000* or less worldwide. Both Collector Edition (including the Children's Collection category) and Limited Edition dolls are designed for collecting and displaying, and come in showcase packaging that includes a doll stand and Certificate of Authenticity. Limited Edition dolls will continue to be available at the following retailers:

Doll stores including FAO Schwarz
Catalogs including JC Penney, Sears and Barbie Collectibles by Mail
Department stores
Cable television shopping networks such as Home Shopping and QVC
www.barbiecollectiblesstore.com
Mass market retailers that have designated Barbie Collectibles® boutiques such as certain Toys 'R Us and Kay Bee Toys locations
Other venues deemed appropriate by Mattel

Barbie 2001 delivery slated as early as the late 4th quarter:

1970's Barbie
Barbie as Flower In The Nutcracker
Birthday Wishes 2001
Coca-Cola Cheerleader
Countess of Rubies
Curious George Barbie
Duchess of Diamonds
Elvis in the Eagle Jumpsuit
Frank Sinatra The Recording Years
In The Pink
James Dean Lucy & Ricki Ricardo 50th Anniversary Gift Set
Poolside Barbie (formerly: By the Pool)
Press Conference Barbie
Princess of India
Princess of the French Court
Suburban Shopper Barbie

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