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Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, Barbie Fans of all ages, we'd like to welcome you to Sandi Holder's Doll Attic! Come one, come all, big and small, short and tall, to our little corner of the Barbie Universe!

We are open to the public Monday - Friday from 10AM to 5PM, weekends by appointment only. Doll clubs & groups - please call ahead to reserve a time and date.

We have been hard at work, putting the finishing touches and last little details into this one of a kind Barbie display, which was recreated in life size form from actual vintage Barbie structures.  No where else in the world will you be able to see such a display! Our new location is twice as big as before, and we've dedicated the extra space to display the best parts of Sandi's personal Barbie Doll collection for you to enjoy! We also have a party room which is available to rent for birthday parties and doll club meetings.  If you are planning a visit to Northern California (we are in the San Francisco Bay Area), simply give us a call.

We are open from Monday through Friday, 10AM to 5PM Pacific Time. If you are planning a group visit, or cannot visit during business hours, please let us know so other arrangements can be made.

For Party or Meeting information, please be sure to email us for more details. Also, see the sections below for more information!

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Barbie Showroom
In our Barbie showroom area, you'll find the latest and greatest in Collectible Barbie! Vintage shoppers call ahead, and we'll have those rare items you've been looking for out for you to see!

We accept Personal Checks (which we verify), cash, credit (all major cards, including Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover), debit, and travelers cheques. Let us know if you're an international visitor; we'll always make you feel right at home!

If there is an item that you wish to purchase but has not yet been released or is backordered, you can place a pre-order while visiting us! We will note your information (Name, Address, Telephone Number, etc.), and ship the item directly to you as soon as it arrives!
 

Party/Meeting Room
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Just wait until you feast your eyes upon our Party and Meeting room; it's a full scale re-creation of the Soda Shop in the Barbie Goes to College structure! Book a party or host a meeting for your Barbie Doll club!

For children (young and old alike) we provide music, activities and more! Each party guest gets to pick and choose a Barbie doll, a customized outfit and their choice of accessories to create their very own Barbie doll... and take it home with them as the ultimate souvenir!  Click Here for a Brochure in Adobe Acrobat .PDF Format! Once you've looked over the brochure, be sure to  contact us for availability, scheduling, and further information. Book a party now, and make it day that they'll never forget!

PLEASE NOTE:
- Please inquire about your party at least 1 month before the ideal date to allow enough time to determine availability and order supplies.
- Minimum age of 5 years old is preferred for all children attending a birthday party due to small objects being played with during the party.


 

 



 

 

 



 



 

Museum
For years, at our previous location, we had a small showroom where we displayed all of the items we had for sale, along with a small cross section of Sandi's personal Barbie collection. Many times, customers would immediately gravitate toward the "display only" shelf to take in these choice collectibles. Then, they'd be disappointed to find out that they were "not for sale".

We struggled with our options; do we take these great items out of the showroom and not display them at all? Or, do we risk the disappointment a collector feels when they see that Cher doll they've been looking for everywhere on our display shelf, only to be told that they can't buy it?

We are very proud to announce that we no longer have to make that tough decision. Everything in our showroom is for sale (except of course the counter and the cashier standing behind it! :), so there will be no more sore feelings! All display items are now in our Museum. We've dedicated the biggest section of our space just to show off these great items of the past and present, some of Sandi's absolute favorite items. There's even a Tammy section for you Ideal fans out there!

We've tried to represent every era of Barbie, from early Vintage Dolls and Licensed Products (Sandi's true passion), on through Mod, and all the way through to the Barbie Fashion Model Collection Silkstone items. Many one of a kind and prototype items are on display also.  A sneak peak at some of the items we have on display can be seen by clicking on the photos to the left.

We like to think of this "gathering of the guys and gals" as a way to share the best of Barbie with you; a grand display that you can think of as your collection away from home, one you can visit anytime. Here at the Doll Attic, we appreciate collectors as more than just customers: old friends with whom we can share the love of our favorite plastic princess and her world.

Please join us in celebrating the world of Barbie! You'll be so glad you did.

 

 

More Information:

Museum Admission:
Adult: $5.00
Children 6 years and younger: $2.00
(Please inquire about large groups!)

Hours:
Monday through Friday
10AM to 5PM Pacific Time
(If you'd like to visit after hours, please let us know as far in advance as possible!)

There is ample free parking. Please call ahead, as our location is slightly off the "beaten path", and we may need to guide you (see map in the next box)!
For more information, please contact us at the telephone numbers at the top of the page, or email us for a prompt response!
 



 

Finding Us
We are located in Northern California, in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are centrally located between three major international airports: San Francisco International (SFO), Oakland International (OAK), and San Jose Minetta Skyway International (SJC). All are within a 20 - 45 minute drive from us.

Locally, we are 2 miles East of the Alvarado-Niles Rd. Exit on the 880 (Nimitz) Freeway. Exit at Alvarado-Niles Rd. heading east. Make a Left Turn on Dowe Avenue followed by your first Right Turn on Pacific Street. Make an immediate Left Turn into Croatian Way, which is a business court. We are on the left hand side of the circle, at the end. There will be signs to guide you!

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