Best known as Barbie, Barbara Millicent Roberts turns 62 years old on March 9. Since her 1959 debut in a now-iconic black-and-white swimsuit, she’s become a worldwide sensation. Read: 5 Collector’s ...
It’s National Barbie Day. Used to celebrate the iconic doll created by Mattel, the yearly occurrence brings back a feeling of childhood nostalgia. After all, most middle-class American women have had ...
Although you'll find boxes of collector Barbies on antique store shelves, antique Barbie dolls won't enter the market for another few decades. At over 60 years old, Barbie is a true vintage classic.
When Bruce Zalkin, a 59-year-old New York native who has lived in Florida since 1976, looks at even the earliest editions of the original 1959 Barbie, he can detect subtle variations that ...
Barbie dolls have been a beloved part of many childhoods, but some of these dolls have become surprisingly valuable over time. Collectors and fans often overlook just how much certain rare Barbies can ...
When rooting around a charity shop, you expect to come across old DVDs, games and puzzles, and 'out of style' clothing. But every now and then, you stumble across something that makes you do a double ...
Charity shops can be quite hit or miss. But bargain hunting could mean you stumble across a few hidden gems, from rare coins to old DVDs, as well as vintage clothing. Now just recently a woman was ...