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30th Anniversary Vintage Francie Doll Reproduction

30th Anniversary Vintage Francie Doll Reproduction was released in 1996 - includes pictures and details

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Halloween Barbie Dolls

The first Halloween Barbie Dolls were the Barbie & Kelly Halloween Target gift set in 1997. There have been Halloween Barbie Dolls every year since - both Grocery Store / Pink Box editions and many years had a Target special Halloween edition.

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Barbie Christmas Ornaments | Complete List of Barbie Ornaments

In 1993 Hallmark started selling Barbie Christmas Ornaments, in 2013 American Greetings took over. Here is a complete list of Barbie Ornaments by year with pictures.

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Vintage Barbie Fashion Pak Belle Dress

Barbies Belle Dress is a cotton dress from 1962. In 1964 it was upgraded to Silk Shantung. Includes descriptions, pictures and an interesting note about the inspiration for the dress.

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Barbie Careers in Space

Always the trend setter, Barbie's Careers in Space spans 48 years. Let's take a detailed look at her history in outer space.

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Vintage Ken Dreamboat

Vintage Ken Dreamboat #785 (1961 - 1963) - Ken's casual outfit with an olive green jacket, print shirt and dark green pants. THe straw hat is hard to find in good condition - the other pieces are pretty easy to acquire. Includes pictures, list of items and descriptions.

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Vintage Ken Casuals

Vintage Ken Casuals #782 (1961 - 1964) - one of Ken's very early vintage ensembles with a yellow knit shirt and khaki slacks. Includes pictures and descriptions of all of the pieces of this ensemble.

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Vintage Ken Campus Hero

Vintage Ken Campus Hero is one of Ken's iconic vintage ensembles. It is very easy to find, although it can sometimes be a challenge to find it in mint condition.

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Busy Talking Barbie

Busy Talking Barbie has Blonde Chin Length Hair with Bangs and came with the same accessories as Busy Barbie.

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Vintage Barbie Apple Print Sheath Dress

Vintage Barbie Apple Print Sheath Dress

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Original 24 Liddle Kiddles

The Original 24 Liddle Kiddles were the first Kiddles introduced. Each doll came with accessories and a storybook.

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Silkstone Barbie Dolls

Silkstone Barbie Dolls, Introduced in 2000, Silkstone Barbie Dolls are also known as Fashion Model Barbie dolls and Lingerie Model Barbie dolls. They are called silkstone, because they are made of a very hard plastic that is intended to mimic porcelain. These dolls have been very popular since their introduction. Many vintage Barbie collectors love the vintage-style flavor of the silkstones.

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2012 Holiday Barbie

2012 Holiday Barbie is the 25th Holiday Barbie Doll. There has been one every year since 1988. There are three choices this year, a blonde, an African-American and a K-mart exclusive brunette.

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Quick Curl Francie

Quick Curl Francie was sold in 1973 and 1974. She is one of several dolls in the Quick Curl series. Includes descriptions, pictures and body markings.

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Busy Francie Doll

Busy Francie Doll was sold in 1972 and 1973. She has hands with moveable thumbs, enabling her to hold all of her included accessories. Includes descriptions, pictures and body markings.

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Francie with Growin' Pretty Hair

Francie with Growin' Pretty Hair (1970 - 1973) featured a retractable ponytail so you could control the length of her hair and style it in to many different styles. Includes descriptions, pictures and body markings.

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Malibu Francie Doll, Sun Set Malibu Francie

Malibu Francie Doll (1971 - 1977), was a member of the wildly popular Malibu Barbie line up. Unlike the others, there was only one Francie edition. Instead of the Francie head, she had Casey's face and a tan TNT body. There were three different boxes through the years - all are pictured. Includes descriptions, pictures and body markings.

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Hair Happenin's Francie

Hair Happenin's Francie (1970 - 1972) came with four hair pieces so you can change the style of her hair. Includes descriptions, pictures and body markings.

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Black Francie Doll

Black Francie Doll is the name collectors call the Africian American Francie that was introduced in 1967. They were not made in great numbers and as a result are very rare and hard to find today, making this the most valuable Vintage Francie Doll today. She has a dark brown Twist and Turn Francie Body.

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Vintage Twist and Turn Francie Doll

Vintage Twist and Turn Francie Doll, The Twist and Turn Francie had a twistable waist that is called TNT by collectors

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