Collector's Encyclopedia of Barbie Doll Collector's Editions: Identification and Values [Hardcover]

J. Michael Augustyniak (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 2004

This comprehensive guide begins with the earliest Barbie dolls Mattel produced for collectors, the International (Dolls of the World) series, begun in 1980. All 39 porcelain Barbie dolls, all of the Stars 'n Stripes military dolls, all of the Happy Holidays dolls, all 64 Dolls of the World, all DOTW Princesses, all pop culture dolls like James Bond and Lord of the Rings, every national convention doll, anniversary Barbie dolls including the momentous 45th Anniversary Barbie dolls for 2004, celebrity dolls from Elvis to Diana Ross, Coca-Cola, Barbie Dolls, all Hollywood Legends dolls, Barbie Fashion Model Silkstone dolls & fashions, and even Mattel direct-sales dolls like the Flowers in Fashion and Royal Jewels Collections are included. Byron Lars, Christian Dior, Nolan Miller, Armani, and Kate Spade are just a few of the designers represented. Over 850 dolls are included in this book! Most dolls are shown boxed in mint condition, along with close-up pictures of their faces so the reader can appreciate Mattel's workmanship on these fine collector dolls. 2005 values.

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About the Author

J. Michael Augustyniak has authored several titles on dolls Collector’s Encyclopedia of Barbie Doll Exclusives and More, Thirty Years of Mattel Fashion Dolls , and The Barbie Doll Boom . Michael Augustyniak started collecting Barbie and Ken dolls in 1988, and has attended 11 national Barbie Collector’s Conventions since 1991. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Indiana University in 1992, with a double major in English and social studies. His love of writing and photography are reflected in his books: The Barbie Doll Boom, Thirty Years of Mattel Fashion Dolls , three editions of Collector’s Encyclopedia of Barbie Doll Exclusives and More , and Collector’s Encyclopedia of Barbie Doll Collector’s Editions . He is considered a leading authority on Barbie.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 382 pages
• Publisher: Collector Books; 1st edition (August 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574324055
• ISBN-13: 978-1574324051
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #893,336 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitive volume for collectors, February 25, 2005

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magellan (Santa Clara, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Collector's Encyclopedia of Barbie Doll Collector's Editions: Identification and Values (Hardcover)

Okay, you might ask what a guy like me is doing reviewing a book on Barbie Dolls. Well, for one thing, I used to live just down the street from the Barbie Doll museum in San Mateo, CA, but had never gotten around to visiting it, and when I saw this book as I strolled down the collectible aisle in the local bookstore, which had books on collecting coins, stamps, signatures, cars, antiques, art glass, dinner plates, and Barbie dolls, I had to check it out. So I picked it up and took a look. I was surprised to see some of these dolls go for nearly $1000, but most of the dolls in this book go for $10 to $50.

Also, the Barbie Doll is probably one of the most important pop culture icons of the last 40 years. Hundreds of millions of Barbie Dolls have been sold in just about every country.

The book also had some interesting historical info. The first doll came out in 1959, and from there until 1966, there was only one head mold used, altered slightly for the Fashion Queen and Miss Barbie Dolls. From 1967 through 1976, there were four different head molds used (the original 1959 was used for Montgomery Ward, Twist n' Turn Barbie, Stacey, and Steffie Dolls).

Since 1977, however, many other molds have been used, offering more variety and ethnic diversity, including the 1981 Oriental Barbie, the 1983 Spanish Barbie, the 1991 Shani Barbie, the 1992 Mackie Neptune Fantasy Barbie (which looks like it might have been Aquaman's girlfriend or significant other, from the comic strips), and the 1999 Fantasy Goddess of Africa Barbie.

The book also contains info on prices and rarity, and other general information on each model, including clothing, accessories, face make-up, Ken dolls, and other Barbie paraphernalia.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Guide to Barbie Doll Collectors, August 3, 2005

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Lucia Daddario "costume designer" (Rio de Janeiro,Rj,Brazil) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Collector's Encyclopedia of Barbie Doll Collector's Editions: Identification and Values (Hardcover)

I have been a fan of J.Michael Augustiniak since I read his first "Encyclopedia".As a Barbie Collector who lives in a foreign country and doesn't have the same access to the informa
tions that are necessary to buy a doll,this book gives you a full view of all the types that have been made, their market values,focusing into the designers' work,the changes a Barbie
doll has been passing through and the most amuzing part:The one
of a kind dolls,which we woudn't be able to know if it wasn't for this book. Excellent for rechearch and a very accurate source for a good purchase.
A must-have!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely Worth The Wait-, November 28, 2004

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F. Singleton "Doll Diva" (Red Bank, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Collector's Encyclopedia of Barbie Doll Collector's Editions: Identification and Values (Hardcover)

I absolutely recommend this book! Very Detailed-from the beautiful Silkstones to the innovative Dolls Of The World-Princess Collection(I have almost EVERY one!)-stunning photos, close-ups and all-if you collect Barbie, you MUST have this book(and the other with the special store editions)-