Now that collector books are hard to find, we need to get information from many different sources. Some sources to do this with would be...

Mattel introduced Francie as Barbie's cousin in 1966. The first doll was a straight-leg doll. The second doll now has real eyelashes and...

When I first started collecting Barbie I learned that the first Barbie was made with different plastic than the later dolls.  Earlier...

Mattel introduced PJ in 1969 she was Barbie's best friend replacing Midge. She came with sunglasses, a dress, panties and Pilgrim shoes....

Mattel came out with Twiggy in 1968.  She was out for one year.  She had 4 outfits. #1725 Twiggy Do's - comes with dress, socks, shoes,...

In 1965 Mattel came out with Rickey to go with Skipper.  He is the same size as Skipper. He was short-lived and had only 6 outfits. His...

Have you ever noted the Skipper flats shoes are pointed and round?   The Japan shoes come in pointed & round.  But Taiwan & Hong Kong...

Mattel placed fashion label in each Barbie outfit.  If the outfit comes with coat, skirt and top the label was in one item.  The tag is...

Just as Barbie had a friend in Midge. Her cousin Francie had a friend in Casey.   Mattel introduced Casey in 1967.   She came in two...

In 1969 Mattel came out with the Truly Stumpous doll.  She was one of the first celebrity dolls.  She came in two versions. #1108...

I love Barbie and all the little pieces. This is Skipper #1924 Tea Party it comes with Styrofoam cake(click on photo to enlarge). One...

With all the reproduction Barbie outfit out there I decided to start a series on the differences. I am starting with the reproduction...

While working on research I ran across the following Miss Barbie boxes. I never really noticed that Miss Barbie has two boxes. The first...