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Title: Show me your Barbies!
Post by: Rachel-Eyes on February 04, 2013, 10:50:50 PM
I've been thinking lately how badly I sort of want to collect Barbie. I definitely can't afford to right now, especially with the Fair coming up, but I do love looking at pictures of other people's dolls and collections. Only problem is that I've found that it's difficult to browse Barbie like usual without finding some NSFW stuff and I don't want that!  :yikes:

Can I please see your Barbies, Arena? Because I know that at least some of you lovelies are bound to have a nice Barbie collection!

(I have a few thrift store dolls and in storage are my childhood Barbies, including some hand-me-downs from my mom. She had the original Skipper and TNT dolls!  :freak:)
Title: Re: Show me your Barbies!
Post by: Taxel on February 05, 2013, 12:17:08 AM
I'm not a collector or fan, but I do have one Barbie. I got her as a kid and I've still got quite the soft spot for her. But her hair is so dusty after years of unprotected display that its turned somewhat gray, haha.
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 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/asaziasazi/8315870395/)
IMG_4312a (http://www.flickr.com/photos/asaziasazi/8315870395/) by AsaziAsazi (http://www.flickr.com/people/asaziasazi/), on Flickr

And then I've got these two, who I opened so I could steal their clothes. xD
(If anyone wants them for what it costs to ship 'em please let me know! They'll come nude with like shoes and brushes, and the brunette has all of her jewelry still. They might have messed up their hair a bit but otherwise should be fine.)
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 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/asaziasazi/8316864746/)
IMG_4457a (http://www.flickr.com/photos/asaziasazi/8316864746/) by AsaziAsazi (http://www.flickr.com/people/asaziasazi/), on Flickr
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 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/asaziasazi/8315810207/)
IMG_4462a (http://www.flickr.com/photos/asaziasazi/8315810207/) by AsaziAsazi (http://www.flickr.com/people/asaziasazi/), on Flickr
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 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/asaziasazi/8315810005/)
IMG_4465a (http://www.flickr.com/photos/asaziasazi/8315810005/) by AsaziAsazi (http://www.flickr.com/people/asaziasazi/), on Flickr
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 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/asaziasazi/8316864232/)
IMG_4473a (http://www.flickr.com/photos/asaziasazi/8316864232/) by AsaziAsazi (http://www.flickr.com/people/asaziasazi/), on Flickr
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 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/asaziasazi/8315799949/)
IMG_5113a (http://www.flickr.com/photos/asaziasazi/8315799949/) by AsaziAsazi (http://www.flickr.com/people/asaziasazi/), on Flickr
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 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/asaziasazi/8315800907/)
IMG_5048a (http://www.flickr.com/photos/asaziasazi/8315800907/) by AsaziAsazi (http://www.flickr.com/people/asaziasazi/), on Flickr
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 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/asaziasazi/8315801107/)
IMG_5028a (http://www.flickr.com/photos/asaziasazi/8315801107/) by AsaziAsazi (http://www.flickr.com/people/asaziasazi/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Show me your Barbies!
Post by: andibgoode on February 05, 2013, 01:01:29 AM
I love Barbie soooooooooooo much! And I have a fair amount of them - you can see lots of photos here at Flickr  (http://www.flickr.com/photos/andi-b-goode/collections/72157627848640101/)but here are a few for the thread...

My childhood dolls:
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 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/andi-b-goode/6878757681/)
Group Shot (http://www.flickr.com/photos/andi-b-goode/6878757681/) by Andi B. Goode (http://www.flickr.com/people/andi-b-goode/), on Flickr

Midge & Midge the Hadley twins with their brother Allan (Midge was Barbie's best friend & Allan was actually her boyfriend but I've decided this Allan is my Midge twins' big brother instead):
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 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/andi-b-goode/8025061367/)
Allan & the Twins 1/2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/andi-b-goode/8025061367/) by Andi B. Goode (http://www.flickr.com/people/andi-b-goode/), on Flickr

Some of my (TLC) mod girls:
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 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/andi-b-goode/8101414303/)
Mod Lot (http://www.flickr.com/photos/andi-b-goode/8101414303/) by Andi B. Goode (http://www.flickr.com/people/andi-b-goode/), on Flickr

Some '70s dolls, Malibu PJ, Malibu Barbie and not entirely sure - there were a few Barbies with this face
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 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/andi-b-goode/8163259531/)
Close-ups (http://www.flickr.com/photos/andi-b-goode/8163259531/) by Andi B. Goode (http://www.flickr.com/people/andi-b-goode/), on Flickr

Living Skipper & her friend Living Fluff
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 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/andi-b-goode/8104132884/)
Living Skipper & Living Fluff (http://www.flickr.com/photos/andi-b-goode/8104132884/) by Andi B. Goode (http://www.flickr.com/people/andi-b-goode/), on Flickr

And Fashion Queen Barbie, one of my favourites
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 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/andi-b-goode/8073258093/)
Fashion Queen Barbie hairstyles (http://www.flickr.com/photos/andi-b-goode/8073258093/) by Andi B. Goode (http://www.flickr.com/people/andi-b-goode/), on Flickr

Horse Lovin' Barbie (one of my barely played with childhood dolls haha)
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 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/andi-b-goode/8429588836/)
Horse Lovin' Barbie 1996 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/andi-b-goode/8429588836/) by Andi B. Goode (http://www.flickr.com/people/andi-b-goode/), on Flickr

Oh and 3 of my Francies: a repro, a silkstone and an original (in poor-ish condition)
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 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/andi-b-goode/8099204476/)
The Three Faces of Francie 2/2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/andi-b-goode/8099204476/) by Andi B. Goode (http://www.flickr.com/people/andi-b-goode/), on Flickr

OK, I'll stop myself before I post ALL of my Barbie photos...


Oh and a great resource for vintage Barbie is Fashion Doll Guide (http://www.fashion-doll-guide.com/) - there is also a bit of info about Holiday dolls and the silkstone dolls on there too. For more recent-ish releases try barbiecollector.com (http://barbiecollector.com) Kattis Dolls (http://www.kattisdolls.net/index.html) has some good info about the different face sculpts, too. Sorry - I just get really excited about Barbie ;)
Title: Re: Show me your Barbies!
Post by: Rachel-Eyes on February 05, 2013, 05:15:23 AM
Eeeeeee!!!!! I am seriously loving all of these pictures! :freak:

Andi, it was actually stumbling upon The Fashion Doll Guide that got me really curious about Barbie collecting! I just love love love the '60s mod dolls and the really early facial sculpts they have had for them. It's so interesting to see her evolve with the culture and the times she lives in. I will have to check out Kattis Dolls too and maybe give my aunt a poke. She has a lovely MIB Barbie collection from I think the '70s to the '90s. :D

I also see that you have the Songbird Barbie. :heart: She was my childhood favorite! I love her!
Title: Re: Show me your Barbies!
Post by: Colorscapesart on February 05, 2013, 08:01:30 AM
:drool: I can't wait for more pics!  I have always loved Barbie, but I just cannot collect anything else.  That doesn't stop me from haunting Barbiecollector.com or the Toys R Us Barbie isles. 
Title: Re: Show me your Barbies!
Post by: gustystarr on February 05, 2013, 01:21:37 PM
 Oh such goregous barbies you all have. I collected a small admount of barbies, mainly vintage or vintage reproductions, or collectors dolls having to do with certian historical eras, like the 20's and stuff. I even name them all, babie gets to be such a genral name. I don't have any pic's of my girls, and there not much because I collect alot of other things but I enjoy them.

 My favorite's probably Midge, follwed by Edith whos a cocca cola 50's fountain girl( got her because favorite era plus favorite soft drink equals buy, plus she flows with my 50's and 60's collection) Most recently, which is a while ago, I added a turn of the century girl who I named Velvet(odd name I know but I like odd names) So yah then there's Martha the bubble cut, Twist the TNT, Rita the american girl and quite a few others.
 
 I don't want to ramble on about my dolls I just love it when a barbie topic comes up. I am really looking forward to that 50th anniversary Midge giftset that's coming out. Oh and since the oppertunity presented it's self my favortie barbie doll era would be the whole decade of the sixties doll's, they have the sweetest outfits.
Title: Re: Show me your Barbies!
Post by: Sonata on February 05, 2013, 02:27:56 PM
You can check the ones I have on my sig, on my toy collection website ! The pictures aren't mine. I did a research to find out the barbies I have and tried to keep as many MIB pictures as I could, so I can reassemble them all and take my own pictures someday (they aren't here with me). But you can take a look at the website anyway, just to have an idea of what I have :)
Title: Re: Show me your Barbies!
Post by: ivybunny84 on February 05, 2013, 03:13:43 PM
I have a few hundred out of box, and maybe a hundred in box....I have a lot of barbies, maybe one day I'll photo them. right now the challenge is to put them all back together with there original stuff... not easy!
Title: Re: Show me your Barbies!
Post by: ember86 on February 05, 2013, 03:52:02 PM
Love your Barbies andibgoode!

Here's some of mine!

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No Bangs Francie on the right , I think that's a TNT Francie on the left Bob Mackie Barbie in the middle.

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My cabaret Barbies.

I have lots more just no pic of them :blush: I'm going to through all my Barbie dolls to see which ones I want to sell.
Title: Re: Show me your Barbies!
Post by: ivybunny84 on February 05, 2013, 08:05:20 PM
I wanted to get her!!! I never saw any photos of her in box, she's awesome!

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Bob Mackie Barbie in the middle.


Title: Re: Show me your Barbies!
Post by: Rachel-Eyes on February 05, 2013, 08:54:01 PM
I can't get over that Mackie doll, ember!  :stunned: What a beauty!
Title: Re: Show me your Barbies!
Post by: Keelee_von_Cupcake on February 05, 2013, 10:40:20 PM
Quote from: ember86 on February 05, 2013, 03:52:02 PM
Love your Barbies andibgoode!

Here's some of mine!

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My cabaret Barbies.

I have lots more just no pic of them :blush: I'm going to through all my Barbie dolls to see which ones I want to sell.

I love your Emily doll! :heart: I want one, but I haven't taken the plunge yet. (Partly because I can't decide between yours and the other version!) How do you like her?
Title: Re: Show me your Barbies!
Post by: ember86 on February 05, 2013, 11:10:23 PM
I love her! Mine's a limited edition one that came out a few years ago. 
Title: Re: Show me your Barbies!
Post by: Dibbles on February 06, 2013, 06:04:36 AM
Living Fluff is the cutest thing!
Title: Re: Show me your Barbies!
Post by: kCherry on February 06, 2013, 07:00:26 AM
Yayy! For Barbie!! Great pics everypony!! :heart:
  Here are just a few pictures of mine. I have many Barbies, but not as many as IvyBunny! XD

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My first unfinished OOAK, Dude. :heart:

I can't find my pics of Rocker Barbie. :huh: I also have a Barbie from Japan that I've been meaning to take pics of forever. I'll have to get those and post her here. :D
Title: Re: Show me your Barbies!
Post by: ivybunny84 on February 06, 2013, 01:35:19 PM
As soon as I hobble down the stairs, I'll take a photo of just my closet with the top part filled with boxes. the other ones are in trunks, boxes, and the bathroom closet lol..  And as for naked barbie i have like 4 tubs worth...  it's crazy
Title: Re: Show me your Barbies!
Post by: daydreamwinn on February 06, 2013, 02:49:38 PM
I'm loving all these pictures!  I have a rather huge collection, though all of it is packed away at the moment.  Here are some of my favorites from photobucket.

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Jewel Secrets Whitney, my favorite childhood doll

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Silkstone Debut Barbie AA Version

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Number Five Brunette Ponytail

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Vintage Reproduction Sleepytime Gal

These pictures are from my photobucket (link in sig).  I've gotten a lot more dolls since these were taken, but this was a good idea of most of my collection as of two years ago.    :)
Title: Re: Show me your Barbies!
Post by: Keelee_von_Cupcake on February 06, 2013, 06:18:08 PM
I don't have many Barbies, but these two were totally a grail:

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My adoration for the Addams Family, particularly Gomez and Morticia, is intense. Theirs is the life I aspire to have. :heart:  They're staying MIB. I like that they're safe, totally visible, and have an awesome display with the mansion in the background.

And then I have my little troupe of Kelly Monsters!

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I'm tentatively calling them Lucy, Elsa, Maria (or Daisy?), Melody (or Winifred?), and Lonnie. I just couldn't resist this group, they are so cute. I thought they might make good little companions for my Monster High dolls. But now I can't decide if I want to debox them!! I tested with Melody, and I'm still not sure if that was a good idea. :\

I totally loved Barbie when I was little, but somehow none of my childhood Barbies survived the usual "growing up" pains (sigh!) except a few MIB ones that are in storage at my Mom's house. They include Merlin and Morgana (still love them, glad they made it!), and like, a whole bunch of I Love Lucy Barbies. I seriously have at least 7 different dolls from that series. I still love the show (not as much as back then, haha), but I'm not sure what I'll end up doing with the dolls.

My new Barbie grail (since getting my beloved Addams) is the Munsters set, with Herman and Lily. Following them on the wishlist are the Barbie and Kelly takes on classic Catwoman, and Red Riding Hood Barbie. Someday!
Title: Re: Show me your Barbies!
Post by: ivybunny84 on February 06, 2013, 06:32:03 PM
I have them too!! there my fav!!  I have the Munsters too. I was so happy they made them into barbie dolls cause i too have always admired them :)

Quote from: Keelee_von_Cupcake on February 06, 2013, 06:18:08 PM
I don't have many Barbies, but these two were totally a grail:

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Title: Re: Show me your Barbies!
Post by: Keelee_von_Cupcake on February 06, 2013, 06:40:37 PM
Excellent taste, ivybunny! :biggrin:
Title: Re: Show me your Barbies!
Post by: andibgoode on February 07, 2013, 02:23:27 AM
Oh, I am loving this thread!!!

Quote from: Rachel-Eyes on February 05, 2013, 05:15:23 AM
Eeeeeee!!!!! I am seriously loving all of these pictures! :freak:

Andi, it was actually stumbling upon The Fashion Doll Guide that got me really curious about Barbie collecting! I just love love love the '60s mod dolls and the really early facial sculpts they have had for them. It's so interesting to see her evolve with the culture and the times she lives in. I will have to check out Kattis Dolls too and maybe give my aunt a poke. She has a lovely MIB Barbie collection from I think the '70s to the '90s. :D

I also see that you have the Songbird Barbie. :heart: She was my childhood favorite! I love her!

That's so cool about your aunt! And Songbird Barbie is definitely my childhood favourite, too. :heart:

Quote from: ember86 on February 05, 2013, 03:52:02 PM
Love your Barbies andibgoode!

Here's some of mine!

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No Bangs Francie on the right , I think that's a TNT Francie on the left Bob Mackie Barbie in the middle.


Thank-you! And, gasp! The no Bangs Francie. :inlove: Francie is one of my favourites.

Quote from: kCherry on February 06, 2013, 07:00:26 AM
Yayy! For Barbie!! Great pics everypony!! :heart:
  Here are just a few pictures of mine. I have many Barbies, but not as many as IvyBunny! XD

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She's beautiful! And reminds me of Tiffany Amber Thiessen (or I think just Tiffany Thiessen, now) a bit. Anyone else?
Title: Re: Show me your Barbies!
Post by: partypony566 on February 07, 2013, 10:24:08 AM
I just got this for my birthday:

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I also have a couple of 80s barbies but I'll have to get some decent pictures in daylight :)
Title: Re: Show me your Barbies!
Post by: Colorscapesart on February 07, 2013, 10:29:43 AM
Party, that is one awesome Barbie! I love the packaging!
Title: Re: Show me your Barbies!
Post by: partypony566 on February 07, 2013, 10:30:51 AM
Quote from: Colorscapesart on February 07, 2013, 10:29:43 AM
Party, that is one awesome Barbie! I love the packaging!

Thanks! :cheer:
Title: Re: Show me your Barbies!
Post by: Rachel-Eyes on February 07, 2013, 11:43:14 AM
Astronaut Barbie is a beaut, partypony! :lovey:

Just out of curiosity, how many astronaut Barbies have been made? I have a friend who is studying rocket science and dreams of working for NASA one day. She doesn't collect, but she really wants the space Barbies!
Title: Re: Show me your Barbies!
Post by: Fashion doll fan1 on February 07, 2013, 12:39:58 PM
 I'm loving all these pictures, what a great thread! I LOVE Barbie and have quite a few of them by now :) I would post some pics here but Photobucket is not working for me today unfortunately, you can find the ones I've had the time to photograph at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fashion_doll_fan1/
Title: Re: Show me your Barbies!
Post by: partypony566 on February 07, 2013, 02:16:21 PM
Quote from: Rachel-Eyes on February 07, 2013, 11:43:14 AM
Astronaut Barbie is a beaut, partypony! :lovey:

Just out of curiosity, how many astronaut Barbies have been made? I have a friend who is studying rocket science and dreams of working for NASA one day. She doesn't collect, but she really wants the space Barbies!

There's this one:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/pattypatty85/8206583454/
 ( not my pics)

And another NASA one but I can't find a pic of it

Title: Re: Show me your Barbies!
Post by: andibgoode on February 07, 2013, 03:06:08 PM
Gah! That Astronaut Barbie is one of my favourites. High on my wishlist!!!

Here's the other one:

http://www.lynneslovables.com/Toys%20R%20Us/Astronaut%20Barbie.jpg

(I didn't want to hot link the image...)

They also made an astronaut outfit for the new Barbies which I have.
Title: Re: Show me your Barbies!
Post by: Linnzy on February 07, 2013, 03:23:10 PM
I have way more Barbies than I have room for. Right now most of them are in storage because i am trying to re-decorate which means I need some new cabinets for them (I'm thinking glasscabinet with light from Ikea)

but here they are (some of them);

Fairies and mermaids;
http://www.flickr.com/photos/linnzychan/7564343202/in/set-72157630563233484

Enchanted Element series; (fire was the doll that really sparked my interest in collecting)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/linnzychan/sets/72157630563216716/

More mermaids;
http://www.flickr.com/photos/linnzychan/sets/72157629989633890/

Teen skipper and friends and how to you a table guide ( I have more teens) I had a period where I only wanted to get Teen Skippers, i wanted all that was ever made, still misses a few.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/linnzychan/sets/72157627210323891/

And at last...not Barbies per say, but barbie-sized. my W.I.T.C.H dolls;
http://www.flickr.com/photos/linnzychan/sets/72157632704126284/



I have soooooo much more, such as kelly dolls too.

I don't really collect the same way anymore, mermaids and fairies sure, LOVE them. But what I really want is more OOAKs from my online doll-buddies :)
Title: Re: Show me your Barbies!
Post by: partypony566 on February 07, 2013, 03:44:44 PM
Quote from: andibgoode on February 07, 2013, 03:06:08 PM
Gah! That Astronaut Barbie is one of my favourites. High on my wishlist!!!

Here's the other one:

http://www.lynneslovables.com/Toys%20R%20Us/Astronaut%20Barbie.jpg

(I didn't want to hot link the image...)

They also made an astronaut outfit for the new Barbies which I have.

That's the one! :)
Title: Re: Show me your Barbies!
Post by: FairyDust on February 07, 2013, 07:00:36 PM
Quote from: andibgoode on February 07, 2013, 03:06:08 PM
Gah! That Astronaut Barbie is one of my favourites. High on my wishlist!!!

Here's the other one:

http://www.lynneslovables.com/Toys%20R%20Us/Astronaut%20Barbie.jpg

(I didn't want to hot link the image...)

They also made an astronaut outfit for the new Barbies which I have.
Quote from: partypony566 on February 07, 2013, 03:44:44 PM
Quote from: andibgoode on February 07, 2013, 03:06:08 PM
Gah! That Astronaut Barbie is one of my favourites. High on my wishlist!!!

Here's the other one:

http://www.lynneslovables.com/Toys%20R%20Us/Astronaut%20Barbie.jpg

(I didn't want to hot link the image...)

They also made an astronaut outfit for the new Barbies which I have.

That's the one! :)

There is also a vintages Barbie outfit that has a space suit too!  They actually made a reproduction of the outfit on a reproduction doll. 

http://www.fashion-doll-guide.com/Vintage-Barbie-Miss-Astronaut.html

http://www.marlbe.com/barbie_dolls.cfm?prodid=09-R4474


I have too many Barbies to photograph.  Bins and Bins and bins... of loose Barbies (especially clothing) and several very large plastic totes of NRFB barbies too.  I even have a bunch of vintage Barbie stuff!  I don't have room to display any of them though.  My Jem and the Holograms collection and mlp's take over all the room! lol
Title: Re: Show me your Barbies!
Post by: ember86 on February 07, 2013, 07:09:56 PM
Quote from: FairyDust on February 07, 2013, 07:00:36 PM
I have too many Barbies to photograph.  Bins and Bins and bins... of loose Barbies (especially clothing) and several very large plastic totes of NRFB barbies too.  I even have a bunch of vintage Barbie stuff!  I don't have room to display any of them though.  My Jem and the Holograms collection and mlp's take over all the room! lol

Tell me about it, I'm almost scared to go through the bins I have.
Title: Re: Show me your Barbies!
Post by: partypony566 on February 08, 2013, 01:07:46 AM
Quote from: FairyDust on February 07, 2013, 07:00:36 PM
Quote from: andibgoode on February 07, 2013, 03:06:08 PM
Quote from: partypony566 on February 07, 2013, 03:44:44 PM
Quote from: andibgoode on February 07, 2013, 03:06:08 PM
Gah! That Astronaut Barbie is one of my favourites. High on my wishlist!!!

Here's the other one:

http://www.lynneslovables.com/Toys%20R%20Us/Astronaut%20Barbie.jpg

(I didn't want to hot link the image...)

They also made an astronaut outfit for the new Barbies which I have.

That's the one! :)

There is also a vintages Barbie outfit that has a space suit too!  They actually made a reproduction of the outfit on a reproduction doll. 

http://www.fashion-doll-guide.com/Vintage-Barbie-Miss-Astronaut.html

http://www.marlbe.com/barbie_dolls.cfm?prodid=09-R4474



Yeah that's the repro I have :)
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