November 22nd, 2009

Bubble Cut Barbie

thumbWhat a beautiful Bubble Cut Barbie. Bubbles are not generally known for being absolutely stunning, but this one is an exception. She’s got tons of dark brunette hair in an angled style that gives her a high fashion sultry look.

See more about this gorgeous Barbie here at Vintage Babs.

November 19th, 2009

Vintage Ken Doll

kenthumbThis is the nicest Ken doll I’ve ever seen.  He’s minty and fresh in every way.  Ken’s been sealed up in a vinyl Barbie case since the 60’s and now he’s ready to party.  :)

See more about this Ken doll here at Vintage Babs.

November 8th, 2009

Vintage Barbie Books

The Barbie Fashion series is the absolute best vintage Barbie resource book for Barbie fashions from 1959 to 1967 and follow-up books for fashions from 1968 to 1979.  No collector can be without these books.

I was stunned to learn that new copies are no longer available on Amazon.  I don’t know if it’s out of print now or what, but these books will become “collectors items” themselves because of low availability just like so many Barbie resource books have.

If you’re interested in having the series, now is the time to get your copy.  I promise you, the prices will skyrocket the longer they’re out of print. You can also check for it on eBay and possibly get a lower price.

Vintage Babs has a very detailed list of resource books for Vintage Barbie. See it here.

November 1st, 2009

Barbie’s Bargain Basement

I’m not able to throw anything away that is vintage Barbie, even if it’s a sticky version of one of those MOD “space age” outfits that was made from some kind of weird material that sticks together and bleeds all over itself. I am hopeful with all the talented doll artists we have out there, that some of these damaged vintage Barbie items can be used in their OOAK creations or that they’ll find a home in some collector’s china cabinet on a Ponytail and no one is the wiser to the big stain on the back. :)

There are some new bargain lots here at Vintage Babs.

October 27th, 2009

Plantation Belle Pink Necklace

necklacepink_thumbHow often do you see one of vintage Barbie’s necklaces in this good of shape with rich color and lots of gloss? And this is one of the almost impossible to find pink graduated necklaces. It only came with three outfits, one of the very first fashions, #966 Plantation Belle, and then not again until four years later, #993 Sophisticated Lady, followed by #1616 Campus Sweetheart.

Buy this extraordinary pink necklace here at Vintage Babs.