We will be updating on a daily basis during our stay!

NBDCC 2012

For years, young people have embarked upon the “Grand Tour”, traveling the world, learning about themselves as well as new cultures and people. They experienced the sights, sounds and tastes of foreign lands, and they brought back exotic souvenirs from their travels as well as memories that lasted a lifetime.  This year, the Barbie^® doll will accompany over 800 conventioneers on just such an exclusive international adventure.

July 11 through July 14 in Orange County, CA! Come and be a part of the Barbie experience!
Visit BarbieConvention.com for more information

Additional photos from fellow conventioneers! We didn't get a chance to make it down to the Raffle Room, Competition Room or Convention Dolls Through The Years so here are some photos from Linda B. and Michelle B. Thank you for your photos!!

Raffle Room

Competition Room

Convention Dolls Through The Years

Convention Centerpiece dolls have been donated to our Museum! Special thanks to Dressmaker Details for the White Nights centerpiece, Bob Strack & Jack Wootten for the stunning in silver doll as a table gift and also for donating the beautiful centerpiece doll by Debbie Spoerndle, Tom and Linda Orlando for their generous donations as winners for the centerpieces and Debbie Spoerndle for designing the gorgeous Barbie in sparkling blue :)

Saturday, July 14, 2012 - Day 8

Last day, make it count!

Salesroom madness!

The media loves Barbie and the Doll Attic!!

White Nights Dinner

Friday, July 13, 2012 - Day 7

White Nights Dinner in St. Petersburg & Live Auction

Our awesome table-mates!

Live Auction
The Barbie community has raised $52,950 for Save A Child charity!

Dressmakers Details OOAK doll sold for $2,000

Magia 2000 OOAK doll sold for $4,000

Brian York OOAK doll sold for $4,000

 1. Debra Murray - Hallmark designer OOAK doll sold for $2,850
2. Matt Sutton's OOAK doll sold for $4,000

Mattel designer Linda Kyaw's OOAK doll sold for $19,250 plus some incentives ;)

Barbie's Best Friend Awards! Congratulations!

Salesroom fun!

1-2: Room Shoppers
3. The amazing WOO HOO Lisa Steadman
4. Sandi with her favs Robert Best and Bill Greening
5. Shae getting his Brio Book

Breakfast in Paris & Fashion Show

Fashion Show

Thank you Robert Best and all of the designers for a wonderful show!

PanAm Airlines... Two different lines ;)

What do you all think of THESE PanAm stewardesses? :) Hot Stuff!

The Mattel Team always has a blast in the fashion show

Thursday July 12, 2012 - Day 6

Luncheon in London

Our fun table this year!

Beautiful sets for our viewing pleasures and so much eye candy for photographers!

Mattel presentation

To the United Kingdom we go!

Barbie and Midge are both winners!

Salesroom Action!

1. Bill Greening is sooo tall!
2. Mattel VP or Marketing, Cathy Cline made a special appearance at our table and also bought Sandi's book!
3. Matt Sutton
4. Another happy customer with a new addition to her collection!
5. Good friend, Lorraine!
6. Great pals, Pat and Sandi
7. Magia 2000's Mario!

Salesroom starts today!  Welcome to Sandi Holder's Doll Attic

1. New Bill Greening Ghost Series BC Exclusive
2. New Francie gift set due out later this year - we have her up for preorder
3. Fuschia 'n Fur Francie BC Exclusive
4. New Bob Mackie BC Exclusive
5. New Barbie Holiday Hostess BC Excluive
5. The VERY LAST Hallmark ornament

Wednesday, July 11, 2012 - Day 4

Barbie's Bon Voyage Party and Golden Ticket Raffle

A ballroom full of fellow Barbie lovers!

All of the beautiful designer raffle dolls

Tearing down our salesroom suite with Linda B.

Room shopping and signing away!

There are some awesome items in the Raffle Room:

Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - Day 3

Sandi among her infamous pink convention trunks

Room shopping!

Monday, July 9, 2012 - Day 2

More room shoppers!

Wandering around the convention:

The Raffle Room has a TON of goodies from all over Hollywood! We are SO excited!

 Sunday, July 8, 2012 - Day 1

A lot of happy customers :) We love bringing smiles to everyone's faces.