It's been 50 years since Mattel unveiled its first Barbie doll at the American Toy Fair, and Barbie has been part of the American fabric ever since. This handy and fun guide gives you access to facts, photos and pricing for Barbie dolls, and her friends, from the '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s and the present. A perfect size to take to toy shows, antique stores, flea markets and anywhere else your Barbie doll appreciation take you. This fact and photo-filled guide includes: - A decade-by-decade illustrated history of Barbie's evolution
- More than 400 beautiful color photographs of 50 years of Barbie dolls
- Comprehensive price guide with thousands of listings and up-to-date values in Mint In Box and Mint No Box
- A stunning showcase of some of the finest and most valuable Barbie fashion sets, including Commuter Barbie, After Five Barbie, and designer Barbie clothed in garments from Vera Wang, Calvin Klein and Bob Mackie
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