Collectibly Yours Barbie Doll 1980-1990: 1980-1990 : Identification & Price Guide [ILLUSTRATED] (Hardcover)

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Product Description

This newest book by Margo Rana is an identification and price guide to all of variations of BARBIE play and collector dolls which were manufactured by Mattel in the decade of the 1980s. Also included are versions of Ken, P.J., Whitney, Midge, Christie, Skipper, and other Mattel favorites. The 80s were also a prime period for wonderful Black, Hispanic and Asian versions of the BARBIE family. In almost every case, the different variations of each type of doll is shown and described. 450 color photos. 160 pages.

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A must for all fans of 11-1/2inch fashion dolls, this newest book by Margo Rana is an identification and price guide to all of the variations of BARBIE play and collector dolls which were manufactured by Mattel in the decade of the 1980s-the favorite period of the "pink box collectors". Also included are versions of Ken, P.J., Whitney, Midge, Christie, Skipper, and other Mattel favorites, including the trendy dolls that were "the Rockers". The 80s were also a prime period for the wonderful Black, Hispanic and Asian versions of the BARBIE family. The costuming ranges from beach wear to wedding gowns. In almost every case, the different variations of each type of doll is shown and described-from Magic Curl to Super Star dolls, from Beach Blast to the Astronaut group, every collector will find a favorite in these smashing colorful photographs.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Hobby House Press; illustrated edition edition (March 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 087588511X
• ISBN-13: 978-0875885117
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #986,969 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Barbie Collectors will love this one!, June 24, 1998

By A Customer

Chock full of full-color photos, descriptions and values, this latest book from Hobby House Press is a great reference for any Barbie collector. Covering the years 1980-1990, author Margo Rana has described each doll in detail, depicting each with clear color photos, often several to a page. Boxes and fashions are also pictured. This is a book no serious Barbie collector will want to be without.

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Barbies!, August 13, 2009

By	L. A. Temby "kittylulu" (Victoria, Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book has been wonderful for my sister and I who have been struggling to identify all the Barbies we used to own through the 1980's. It provides wonderful pictures and information on Barbie dolls released during that period.
Definitely money well spent!