Collector's Encyclopedia of Barbie Doll Exclusives and More: Identification & Values (1977 to 1997) [Hardcover]

J. Michael Augustyniak (Author), Michael J. Augustyniak (Author)

Book Description

Series: Collector's Encyclopedia of Barbie Doll Exclusives and More | Publication Date: November 1999

Collector Books is proud to release the second edition of this book, now including all Barbie exclusives produced and discovered by collectors since 1997. This all-in-one resource features over 1,800 vibrant color photos of Barbie exclusives with close-ups of each doll and descriptions. This encyclopedia includes the unusual and rare ultra-limited Jubilee series of dolls, the porcelain and vinyl dolls produced for Disney, the complete Barbie Festival collection, every national Barbie doll Collectors' Convention set, a spectacular collection of one-of-a-kind Barbie dolls auctions by Mattel for charity, and much more. 2002 values. REVIEW: This book is a thorough and complete single-volume encyclopedia featuring every department store special, every Barbie doll exclusive, and every Collector Series Barbie doll and fashion released since 1972. This edition includes over 75 dolls not seen in the previous edition and now features the enormously popular Silkstone Barbie Fashion Model Collection.

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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: 485 pages
• Publisher: Collector Books; 2 edition (November 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157432134X
• ISBN-13: 978-1574321340
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #148,774 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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35 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars And I Thought I Knew Barbie!, April 5, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Collector's Encyclopedia of Barbie Doll Exclusives and More: Identification & Values (1977 to 1997) (Hardcover)

I just received the COLLECTOR'S ENCYCLOPEDIA of BARBIE by JMichael Augustyniak. I thought I knew a lot about the value of eachdoll, I sell them and buy them regularly right here on amazon.com auctions. However, I opened the pages of this book and it is fantastic and a must for any serious collector. All the photos are in color, by date, series, it is all in this book. You will be amazed that some Barbies are valued in high 5 figures! I'm so glad I have this reference. Everyone who is interested in Barbie should! END

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Colorful And Very Informative Guide For Barbie Collectors!, March 5, 2000

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R. Kalpakidis (Maryland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Collector's Encyclopedia of Barbie Doll Exclusives and More: Identification & Values (1977 to 1997) (Hardcover)

I have the first edition and love it but this second edition is even better! This book if jam packed with great pictures and information. It is a must have for any Barbie Collector. I would highly recommend it. I will be eagerly waiting for the next edition.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Encyclopedia for Barbie collectors!, October 24, 2001

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"allegroblue" (Sao Paulo, SP Brazil) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Collector's Encyclopedia of Barbie Doll Exclusives and More: Identification & Values (1977 to 1997) (Hardcover)

This book is the most wonderful Encyclopedia about Barbie dolls. It has so many dolls listed with descriptions, prices and pics of the dolls in their boxes. Many pink boxes, OOAK Mattel dolls and collectibles. Pictures are nice, they are from the doll in box, and there are closes on some dolls.

If you need information on Pink Boxes, this book is the best!!! There are a new version 'cos this is not updated, the dolls showed ends on 1999. There are no 2000 dolls or 2001. But there are a second edition, so search for the new edition!