Mattel has continued its tradition of having designers design for Barbie. Sadly often for only OOAK collections, as also in this case. The designer in question this time is Christian Siriano and he has, rather aptly for him, chosen the various shapes and sizes of the latest Fashionista Barbie dolls to model his designs. What the Mattel… The post Check out The Christian Siriano Barbie OOAK Collection appeared first on DollObservers.com ..read more

Today Barbie announced the expansion of its Fashionistas line with 15 new and diverse Ken® dolls, featuring three body types – slim, broad and original – and a variety of skin tones, eye colors, hairstyles and modern fashion looks. The new Ken dolls join an expanded Barbie® Fashionistas® line, making it the most diverse fashion… The post Barbie Reveals Diverse Ken Fashionistas Lineup appeared first on DollObservers.com ..read more

At the GAW convention in April Bill Greening unveiled his latest repro doll, the 50th Anniversary Barbie Hair Fair. She was an instant hit and is the first repro Mod Era Barbie repro for some time. I'm not sure why she is being pitched as a "vintage repro of this popular doll" when the original was… The post 50th Anniversary Hair Fair Barbie Repro Doll appeared first on DollObservers.com ..read more

Sadly I wasn't able to attend the Paris Fashion Doll Festival this year. It would have been wonderful to have been able to spend my birthday there. Like many, I have been living vicariously through those attending the convention in person via Facebook. One such conventioneer was Ibrahim Ismail, who is himself a well-known figure in the… The post The Paris Fashion Doll Festival 2017 Convention Dolls appeared first on DollObservers.com ..read more

Today is Barbie's 58th birthday - and she doesn't look a day over 25! Here are 33 fun facts you may or may not know about the world's favourite doll and cultural icon: Barbie’s full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts She is from (fictional) Willows, Wisconsin where she attended High School Barbie's official birthday is, today,… The post 33 Fun Facts to Celebrate Barbie’s 58th Birthday appeared first on DollObservers.com ..read more

Mattel has continued its tradition of having designers design for Barbie. Sadly often for only OOAK collections, as also in this case. The designer in question this time is Christian Siriano and he has, rather aptly for him, chosen the various shapes and sizes of the latest Fashionista Barbie dolls to model his designs. What the Mattel… The post Check out The Christian Siriano Barbie OOAK Collection appeared first on DollObservers.com ..read more

Today Barbie announced the expansion of its Fashionistas line with 15 new and diverse Ken® dolls, featuring three body types – slim, broad and original – and a variety of skin tones, eye colors, hairstyles and modern fashion looks. The new Ken dolls join an expanded Barbie® Fashionistas® line, making it the most diverse fashion… The post Barbie Reveals Diverse Ken Fashionistas Lineup appeared first on DollObservers.com ..read more

At the GAW convention in April Bill Greening unveiled his latest repro doll, the 50th Anniversary Barbie Hair Fair. She was an instant hit and is the first repro Mod Era Barbie repro for some time. I'm not sure why she is being pitched as a "vintage repro of this popular doll" when the original was… The post 50th Anniversary Hair Fair Barbie Repro Doll appeared first on DollObservers.com ..read more

Sadly I wasn't able to attend the Paris Fashion Doll Festival this year. It would have been wonderful to have been able to spend my birthday there. Like many, I have been living vicariously through those attending the convention in person via Facebook. One such conventioneer was Ibrahim Ismail, who is himself a well-known figure in the… The post The Paris Fashion Doll Festival 2017 Convention Dolls appeared first on DollObservers.com ..read more

Today is Barbie's 58th birthday - and she doesn't look a day over 25! Here are 33 fun facts you may or may not know about the world's favourite doll and cultural icon: Barbie’s full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts She is from (fictional) Willows, Wisconsin where she attended High School Barbie's official birthday is, today,… The post 33 Fun Facts to Celebrate Barbie’s 58th Birthday appeared first on DollObservers.com ..read more