Mattel Barbie Collector Holiday 2005 Doll Designed by Bob Mackie

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Also, unlike the other Barbies, their dresses are monochrome except for a few limited-edition two-toned designs. By Category Look for your year below for rough estimates of what you might spend (or make) on a more common Holiday Barbie. All in all, these classic dolls make a fun collectible for adults and younger Barbie fanatics alike. Let us know in the comments below if you’ve ever sold a holiday barbie or if you collect them! Blonde), 1995, 1996, 1997,1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

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The 1988 Holiday Barbie doll is the first doll in the entire holiday barbie series. It’s actually considered to be the first “Collectible Barbie.” When this doll hit the market, it sold out almost immediately and began a re-selling boom in the barbie market.Mint In Box (MIB)= The plastic is clear, there are no tears to the box. It is essentially in the perfect condition. Each Holiday Barbie has a unique accessory featuring festive symbols like Ornaments, Snowflakes, Stars, Holly, Fig Leaves, and more. Their jewelry is attached permanently, so there’s no extra for playing dress-up or replacement. While the Celebration Barbie welcomed the new Millennium, it couldn’t beat the anticipation of the Millennium Princess. The royal blue and silver-dressed doll wears a silver tiara and comes bearing an ornament. The 1995 Happy Holidays Barbie Doll has a bright smile as big as her hair. Her dress has Holly prints and motifs all over, and it couldn’t be more obvious that she’s a festive doll.

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Holiday Barbies ranging from 1995 to today are not worth as much money as older editions. There are some exceptions, however—like rare colors. 2004 was the first year that two holiday Barbies were produced, one with a green dress and the other with a burgundy dress. Even though Holiday Barbies came only once a year, they’re not all rare since they were mass-produced. Of all the exclusive Holiday Barbies, the 1988 – 1995 models are ultra-rare because they’re the original models, and it’s been a while since they first hit the market. Final Note Damaged Box= There is significant damage to the box but the Barbie has still never been removed and attached inside. The damage might be anything from a slight tear to a completely crushed box. There are 33 Holiday Barbies in total, with the last release being 2021. Mattel started the tradition in 1988 and hasn’t defaulted a year since then. However, in 2004 – 2005, the company included rare limited editions to the regular Holiday Barbies. Are there other Valuable Barbie Dolls? All accessories and special ornaments are included and accurately placed on the doll and in the box. A MIB doll can’t show signs of being open or damaged in any way, like tape cuts.Velvet burgundy coat with gold damask ball underskirt, white fur collar and sleeves, and white fur hat Selling a holidays barbie isn’t all that difficult. We mentioned the terms MIB and NRFB. For both conditions, the doll and the box should be “like new,” meaning never opened.

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So, in 1959, she designed a 3D model and named the doll “Barbie” – the short form of Barbara – in honor of her child. So, you know that you’ll get the most value for your barbie if you sell them MIB or NRFB. But how do you keep a MIB item in tip-top condition? There are so many things that can potentially cause your barbie to decrease in value. Removed from Box = This Barbie is removed from her box but doesn’t have all her accessories and may need some TLC. This is usually the case if the barbie was ever used as a toy. 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. Barbie is a doll that was launched in 1959 and created by Mattel, Inc. Barbie was inspired by a doll named Bild Lilli that Ruth Handler saw during a trip to Germany. This doll inspired her to come up with the concept of an adult fashion doll who we now all know as the iconic doll and media franchise Barbie, a name given to her as a reference to Handler's daughter, Barbara. For the past 50 years, Barbie has become a cultural icon and a staple in the toy world, particularly among dolls.Take an average of the values and you’ll have an accurate idea of the doll’s actual value. All in all, the most efficient way to know the value of your doll is to get it appraised. Full white hair, silver collar with holly embellishments, red and silver ribbon belt and a green ballgown Never Removed From Box (NRFB)= The Barbie is still inside the box, but the box isn’t perfect. You have never taken the barbie out of the box. If there is yellowing to the plastic or some fraying, it’s probably in the NRFB condition. There are four Box grades – Mint, Never Removed, Damaged, and Removed. Mint in Box (MIB) Holiday Barbies have everything intact, including the box’s shape, accessories, and doll.