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What’s your Barbie doll collection worth? Here’s how to check

Looking back, you might remember “Barbie” for having an impossibly cinched waist which was stroked by the tips of her long blonde tresses. She was thin, tall and had permanently pointed feet - perfectly shaped for stilettos. Little girls across the globe either wanted to be her or play with her. Tapping into the grip Barbie had on parents’ wallets, it wasn’t long before the doll line became a franchise complete with clothing collections, child-appropriate make-up, computer games and an animated series. By 1993 sales of Barbie topped $1 billion. No longer just a doll, Barbie had become a cultural icon, cemented by Aqua’s annoying “Barbie Girl” hit which topped the charts in 1997. But by the early 2000s more modern dolls, like the rebelliously-dressed and ethnically-diverse Bratz collection, entered the market. Sales plummeted 20% from 2012 to 2014 - the very year that Disney’s “Frozen” line launched. Parents had written off Barbie in favour of stronger and less sexualised female leads like Elsa and Anna. Just like the dwindling sales of Barbie, things weren’t looking too good for its parent company Mattel which also owns Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, Mega, Thomas And Friends and Uno. Net sales nose-dived from $6.5m in 2013 to $4.5m by 2018. In that time, the business churned through three CEOs. Ahead of the much-anticipated release of the Barbie movie this summer, find out how Ynon Kreiz, Mattel, Inc.'s CEO turned the business around - and with it, the reputation of its flagship doll - in a profile piece I previously wrote for Management Today. 👇🏼 https://lnkd.in/e4Gr63gw

Of all the versions, Ubiquitous Barbie may just be my favorite. 😃 My thoughts on how Mattel's Barbie blitzkrieg is breaking old molds (and why that's perfectly fine). Featured in today's RetailWire discussion. https://lnkd.in/gndm8Q8W #licensing #brandmarketing #toyindustry #retail #entertainmentmarketing #spieckermanspeaksretail

Hi Barbie 🙋🏼♀️ Barbie is the figurehead of a brand of Mattel dolls and accessories, including other family members and collectible dolls. Barbie has been an important part of the toy fashion doll market for over six decades and has been the subject of numerous controversies and lawsuits, often involving parodies of the doll and her lifestyle. Mattel has sold over a billion Barbie dolls, making it the company's largest and most profitable line. The Economist has emphasized the importance of Barbie to children's imagination: From her early days as a teenage fashion model, Barbie has appeared as an astronaut, surgeon, Olympic athlete, downhill skier, aerobics instructor, TV news reporter, vet, rock star, doctor, army officer, air force pilot, summit diplomat, rap musician, presidential candidate (party undefined), baseball player, scuba diver, lifeguard, fire-fighter, engineer, dentist, and many more. [...] When Barbie first burst into the toy shops, just as the 1960s were breaking, the doll market consisted mostly of babies, designed for girls to cradle, rock and feed. By creating a doll with adult features, Mattel enabled girls to become anything they want. Now barbie is everywhere. I said why not a salesforce developer🥳🥳🥳 #salesforcecom #barbie #barbiethemovie #salesforcecommunity

🎀 Diving deeper into Barbie's transformative journey, I've uncovered the final shades of pink you won't want to miss! Swipe for the grand reveal! 🎬 #BeyondTheDoll" Riding the Pink Wave: Barbie's Cinematic Splash In what can be described as a visual and sensory explosion of all things pink, Mattel, Inc. has left no stone unturned in building anticipation for its upcoming Barbie movie. For the past year, our surroundings have been so inundated with pink-themed collaborations that it's hard to imagine a world where Barbie hasn't dabbled. From brushing our teeth with Barbie x Moon toothpaste to treating our taste buds with Barbie x Cold Stone Creamery delights, Mattel's strategic alliances have both puzzled and delighted consumers. Yet, it's not just about the #tangible products. Mattel has #brilliantly tapped into the #digital age's #meme culture, introducing the #barbie Selfie Generator. A smart move, considering the virality potential and the organic reach these memes could achieve. This Time, It’s Not Barbie Why is the movie so important for Mattel? For Mattel, the movie is a #strategic shift: it's about #branding the company as an IP powerhouse, not just a toy producer. Beyond Barbie, there's a JJ Abrams-directed 'Hot Wheels' film in the pipeline. While Disney reigns supreme, Lego's film success shows there's room for more players in this cinematic universe. 🎥🚗👱♀️ And here is a sneak peek into one of the best campaigns ever made by Mattel, Inc. to keep the Barbie momentum going. https://lnkd.in/dtHNFTbR - A doll can help change the world!

Sick of Barbie yet?? Me too. Barbie, introduced by Mattel in 1959, has significantly impacted American culture through its embodiment of the American Dream, offering narratives of social mobility, entrepreneurship, and independence. A significant part of its success lies in Mattel's marketing strategy, portraying Barbie as a doll with unlimited potential, capable of adapting to a variety of professions and lifestyles. In fact, Barbie has had over 200 careers to date, reflecting diverse possibilities. Furthermore, Barbie's fashion-forward approach, mirroring current trends, keeps the doll relevant and appealing. Research shows that a Barbie doll is sold every three seconds worldwide, indicating its massive popularity. However, the fascination with Barbie isn't without controversy, as debates regarding body image and representation have kept Barbie in the public eye. Despite the criticism, Barbie continues to spur nostalgia among adults who grew up playing with the doll, often leading them to pass on the tradition to their own children. This enduring appeal is further amplified by Barbie's extensive media presence, including a range of animated films and TV shows. In 2020 alone, Barbie sales reached $1.35 billion, underlining the obsession with the iconic doll, not just in America, but globally. Barbie is a perfect example of a brand that has been able to iterate to stay relevant and reinvent with the times. #Barbie #Brandexample #mattel #barbiemovie #barbietrend #vinthemetaverse #brands

Today is National Barbie day (US) Barbie was inspired by Lilli, a German doll.From this idea, the co-founder of Mattel toy company Ruth Handler became inspired to create a doll that was a grown woman. In 1956, while on vacation with her family, Handler first came across the Lilli doll and noticed how enamored her 15-year-old daughter Barbara was. Before the creation of Barbie, most dolls were either babies or children. Handler’s vision was to create a doll that had a grown female’s anatomy. Over the next couple of years, Handler worked to design a wholesome, American doll. Named after her daughter Barbara, Barbie debuted at the American International Toy Fair in 1959. Crowds of people instantly fell in love with the doll. The first Barbie doll was available in one body type. More than 60 years since its introduction to the public, Barbie has been a role model and friend to children and adults throughout. But what is the chemistry ⚗️ of Barbie #barbie #science #chemistry #sciencecommunication #scienceandtechnology #plastics #plasticsindustry #toys #children #organicchemistry #infographic via Compound Interest | Chemistry infographics

Barbie is a dreamer Barbie is a believer Barbie, I beg you to have this conversation. At six, children dream, their minds a canvas bright, Playing dentist, doctor, their futures in sight. Monkey see, monkey do, they mimic what's near, But where are the trucks, the rigs, the gears? By twelve, aspirations form, high school drawing near, But trucking remains absent, its call unclear. At sixteen, paths are laid, dreams taking shape, But truck driving, overlooked, its role, its landscape. Let's pause, let's reflect, on this narrow view, Transportation, essential, yet hidden from view. Trucking, it beckons, with its freedom, its thrill, A career of adventure, waiting to in still. At eighteen, doors linger open, for those who dare, To embrace the road, the journey, to care. If only we'd introduced, from their earliest play, The joy of driving, of hauling, of paving the way. Barbie, with her charm, in her world so bright, Let's expand her horizons, let's shine the light. Truck Driver Barbie, in her pink-painted rig, Inspiring a generation, to drive big. Let's broaden childhood play, let's diversify, Let's empower all dreams to reach for the sky. For in trucking, in transportation's embrace, Lies a world of opportunity, a boundless space. Mattel Canada Would you consider putting a Truck Driver Barbie in your line up for next year?

divEverything you need to know about ‘Barbie’/div - https://lnkd.in/gsZWCbr6 - - New Post Shared by www.shipwr3ck.com - - Barbie day is finally upon us! Maybe you've got the perfect pink outfit picked out. Perhaps you've got a Barbenheimer movie date in your future. Or hey, maybe you're perplexed by what all this hype is all about. You've got Barbie questions; we've got Barbie answers. What do parents need to know before taking kids to see Barbie? What's the best order for a Barbie / Oppenheimer double feature? What's the deal with Kenergy? We've got you covered. Make sure to bookmark this page, so you don't miss a single Barbie story from Mashable!Everything to know about the Barbie movie — before you go: Credit: Warner Bros. A parent's guide to Barbie: What to know before taking the kids to the theaterBarbie review: Bonkers, bold, and a bit of a miracleDo you need to stay after the credits of Barbie? SEE ALSO: Is going to a movie during the WGA/SAG-AFTRA strike crossing the picket line? Everything you need to know about Barbenheimer Credit: Composite: Bob Al-Greene / Mashable / Images: Warner Bros. / Universal Pictures Barbenheimer or Oppie: What's the best double-feature viewing order?Barbenheimer isn't just a meme, it's a call to actionThe cult of Barbenheimer: In the pursuit of saving cinema, did we all lose our minds?Barbie: from discontinued dolls to Kenergy and beyond Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures / Mashable composite Meet Sugar Daddy Ken, Midge, and Barbie's other discontinued dollsMichael Cera's Allan is Barbie's sly secret weaponBreaking Mashable report: An evidence-based ranking of Ryan Gosling's most Kenergetic quotesEverything you need to know about foot fetishesWho is Ruth, and why is she Barbie's most important character?How to embrace #Barbiecore Credit: Mashable Composite: Anna Webber / Jamie McCarthy / MEGA / Gotham / Getty. Think pink: The rise and evolution of #BarbiecoreThe ultimate Barbiecore gift guideThe 10 best Barbie collabs, rankedHow to make your own Barbie memeWhat are the highlights of Barbie's promotional tour? Credit: Warner Bros. All the ways the Barbie promotional tour is giving us lifeBarbie stars Ryan Gosling and Simu Liu on Ken and masculinityBarbie cast on the true meaning of the "Real World"Barbie cast battling each other in doll trivia gets very competitive, very fastBarbie trailer: Even Barbie has an existential crisis sometimesNew Barbie clip reveals why the