The majority of non-human objects do not inspire great measures of emotional adoration, but when most people hear the phrase Barbie dolls for sale their hearts beat a little faster and their pocketbooks spring open a little more quickly. There may not be another toy that is as popular with young and old alike, and for some this small piece of molded plastic in the female shape holds an enormous amount of personal and public sentiment. This sentiment is in no small part due to the star quality attributed to the doll.

Indeed, her true rush to stardom itself is a large part of the reason she is held in such high regard by her admirers. In no small way, Barbie's history itself is responsible for the thrill her fans feel when they hear Barbie dolls for sale.

Barbie Vintage Dolls

March 9, 1959 is the official birthday of the vintage Barbie dolls. Ruth Handler and her husband Eliot Handler, co-founder of the toy company Mattel, decided to release Barbie to the public on that date after Ruth brought back a prototype Barbie from a buying trip to Germany. The Handlers, allowed their daughter to play with the prototype, named Lilli, and their daughter's delight in the toy was so overwhelming that a quick and unanimous decision was made to make the prototype available to everyone by arranging for the purchase of the distribution rights in the United States.

The Barbie vintage dolls were an overnight success at an original price of $3.00. Today, Barbie vintage dolls can fetch many times more from collectors. Mattel, the manufacturer of Barbie dolls, estimates that there are as many as 100,000 very enthusiastic collectors, and that almost half of them spend as much as $1,000.00 per year on Barbie-related items.

Barbie dolls are manufactured in almost every ethnic variety and cultural fashion, and the number of her accessories, including a Rolls Royce automobile and a laundry list of play homes and condos that reflect the iconic architectural styles of their locations. In addition to her play motor vehicles and dwellings, Barbie pets include cats, dogs, horses, a panda and, yes, a zebra.

Barbie Bride Dolls

Barbie bride dolls are one of the most eagerly purchased dolls in the entire collection. This is due to the undeniable impression that Barbie in a bride’s dress is a vision of loveliness and hope for the future. Market research demonstrates that more boys preferred the bride doll than girls. The clothes made for this particular Barbie are the result of Mattel designer Robert Best, and his dramatic trapeze silhouettes and sweeping cape-like backs produces a vision of unsurpassed beauty.

Today, Barbie dolls can be found in almost every part of the world, and children and adults are still in love with her cute face and fantastic wardrobe. It is estimated that a million Barbie dolls are sold each week, and the celebrated success of the African American and Hispanic Barbie dolls inspired an entire International Collection. The millions of Barbie dolls sold over the years prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that when her fans hear the Barbie dolls for sale line, their love for her knows almost no bounds.