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September 2, 2010

2011 line leakage! We got a sneak peek of what's to come in 2011 and we must say that we are very excited... Keep checking back for more updates and leaks!

*In honor of Ken's 50th birthday there will be quite a few Ken dolls coming out!*

- My Favorite Ken in Victory Dance!!

- Barbie & Ken Dolls of the World in red Japanese inspired fashion of Samurai/Ninjas

 - A new "I Dream of Jeannie" Barbie in her signature pink Jeannie outfit

- Who can forget one of TV's most classic era of entertainment, "Beverly Hillbillies". Elly May is coming your way dressed in jeans and a checkered top and her blond pigtails.

- She'll put a spell on you! Samantha from "Bewitched" will be flying in on her broom in 2011!

- A blast from the past! From the hit series "Dynasty" comes Barbie as Krystle in her white gown and Alexis in a golden/copper gown. Nothing else says the 80's like big hair and shoulder pads!

*2011 Barbie AND Ken Basics v.2.0*
The new line of basics is all about the denim! Casual but sleek, Barbie & Ken are going to be struttin' their stuff in straight-leg, bootcut and cropped denim. Their basic tops vary from white, grey and black.

- Basic Ken will be making his debut in 2011! Coming in 3 different variations: brunette, blonde and AA. We're so excited and can't wait for his debut!

- Barbie will come in variations of hair color and ethnicity like previous waves of Barbie Basics.

- You can't have Basics without fashions & accessories! 3 different looks for Barbie and 1 look for Ken!


August 27, 2010

Now in stock: Bond Girls Octopussy & Solitaire; Vintage Oz Glinda & Dorothy

Click here to order OCTOPUSSY

Click here to order SOLITAIRE

Click here to order VINTAGE GLINDA

Click here to order VINTAGE DOROTHY


August 24, 2010

BIG UPDATE!!!

Barbie: A Rare Beauty will be due at the publishers in October and will be shipped to customers by November! We are so very excited as we have been waiting a long time for this to hit the shelves.

Some teasers to get you all going :)

Click here to place your pre-order today!


August 17, 2010

Now in stock:

Two-Year mini planner! Click here to place your order.

 


August 13, 2010

We are internationally known! Yesterday, a family from Leeds, England came all the way to the U.S. in hopes to step foot into our Barbie universe!

Thank you so much for visiting! Hope you all had a BLAST!


August 12, 2010

JUST ARRIVED! (click on links below to place your order!)

Barbie as Dorothy Gale
Dylan's Candy Bar Barbie


August 5, 2010

JUST ARRIVED! (click on links below to place your order!)

Mad Men Series: Don Draper
Mad Men Series: Joan Holloway
Vintage Wizard of Oz: Wicked Witch of the West
2010 Holiday Barbie AA (ON BACKORDER)


July 26, 2010

Robert Best does it again with this amazing doll celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Silkstone Doll.  This doll does NOT include the book,  which will be sold separately.  

Click here to place your pre-order

We found this link to share with you of some upcoming dolls that were introduced at this weekend's Comic Con event.  Click here for photos of the Ladies from Dynasty, Vintage inspired Bewitched and more! 


July 25, 2010

We just are unwinding from returning from convention but had to share some tidbits.....be on the lookout for the ladies of Dynasty,  vintage inspired Bewitched and I Dream of Jeanie and Elly May from The Beverly Hillbillies to join the Barbie line up.  We will also be  posting more convention photos, so keep checking back!


July 18, 2010

Hello Rockers - reporting from Cleveland!  Love the energy of the people just arriving...let the fun begin and be sure to click on our Convention Page for the latest news...we will be posting them here (and on our Facebook Page)  for your enjoyment.


July 13, 2010

Betty Draper just arrived and will be shipping today!

July 12, 2010

We just posted some exciting news - available late August Silkstone Gallery Wrapped Canvas Paintings - click here for more information.

We will have a sample on display in our room and at our table at our salesroom. 

Also on display - some sneak pages from my upcoming book!  Here is the finalized cover for your enjoyment....you can preorder the book now and preorder forms will be available at convention.

July 7, 2010

We just got word that Barbie Collector BFMC Silkstone 10th Anniversary Doll will not be a gift set with Book.  This is now a Doll only and the book can be purchased separately.  We do not have pricing information on the book from Mattel, but will post as soon as we have details. 

June 24, 2010

Just arrived!  Click here to order your doll today - they are stunning

 

June 22, 2010

Attention collectors!

Pop Icon Barbie will be EXTREMELY LIMITED! Quantities to dealers will be limited as this will be a shared exclusive. So place your pre-order before the spots fill up!
Click here to place your order.

 

New 2010 Barbie added to the line! Dylan's Candy Bar is known for combing sweets with fashion and what better way to display it than with Barbie! Dylan's Candy Bar Barbie is expected to ship out in August, so place your pre-order today!
Click here to place your order.


June 15, 2010

Lucy Tells the Truth doll has come in and being shipped out today! 

Click here to place your order


June 14, 2010

Isn't this the room of your dreams?  Click here for story


June 7, 2010

News for Barbie Convention Rock 'n Rollers -- conventioneers make sure to attend the hottest show in town, the Convention Fashion Show!!!  Not only will you love seeing the latest and hottest fashions, rumor patrol has it that Jef Beck and yours truly Sandi Holder will be working that catwalk and will have a GRAND finale surprise for the crowd! 

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Barbie Collector Flashdance has been made an exclusive for San Diego Comic-Con and Direct Mail only (bc.com). All preorders for this item have been cancelled.  We just received this news and wanted to make sure to pass it along to those customers who have preordered her from our shop.

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Miscellaneous Barbie News -- be on the lookout for: 

-- SKECHERS: It's easy to complete the perfect head-to-toe look in a pair of fashionable new Barbie(TM) by SKECHERS footwear. The collection infuses iconic Barbie(TM) imagery with high-quality SKECHERS designs that girls love. From an assortment of nine different styles, girls can find their favorite trendy fleece boots, athletic sneakers, Mary Janes, wedges and more! (available Fall/Winter 2010)

-- Harveys Original Seatbeltbags: Barbie(R) introduces a new partnership with Harveys Original Seatbeltbags. This line of seatbeltbags combines Harveys signature seatbelt design with iconic Barbie(TM) style. Available at department stores and specialty boutiques nationwide as well as Harveys retail stores and seatbeltbags.com. (available 2011)

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Iconic doll Barbie has new Best man - click here for article

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May 11, 2010

We have been so busy with our auction, we have not been real good about updating, our apologies.  The auction was exciting and demonstrates the value in vintage Barbie is strong!  Prices realized were mailed on Monday, May 10th.  We sincerely appreciate all the support of our Auction, which is in it's 11th year!  We also just celebrated our 21st year!  Happy 21st Birthday Doll Attic Team :)

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Samsung has released a Barbie Special Edition of its X170 Notebook in Korea. The very slim and powerful Core 2 Duo with its 4GB of RAM and 500GB HDD will be available in Black or Pink.  It also comes with a huge amount of Barbie stuff ranging from logos, screen saver to desktops icons.


April 15, 2010

Below are anticipated dates for shipping of Dolls in May/June.  Please note, dates can change without notice.


MAY: 
 BFMC Palm Beach Coral 5/1/10 
Christian Louboutin Anemone 5/1/10 
 Elvis Blue Hawaii5/31/10

JUNE: 
My Favorite Fashion Queen 6/1/10 
 
Lucy Tells the Truth 6/1/10 
 Dolls of the World Landmark Assortment 6/1/10

Our good friend George from Angelic Dreamz shared his visit to the incredible Barbie store in Shanghai - click here for link.  Beware, cover your keyboard, you will be drooling!



April 11, 2010

Thank you to Bill Greening for sharing these pictures of Joan Jett and Bill at a recent event


April 7, 2010

AUCTION 37 TEASERS!

 We have not been updating as we have been on deadline getting our auction book ready and have been burning the midnight oil.  The book will be in the mail on Friday, April 9th.  It is not too late to order a book - click here for ordering information

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ATTENTION SHOPPERS!

Because it's Barbie's 51st birthday (and she is still glamorous!), get a FREE gift with any purchase of DOLLS IN STOCK while supplies last!

Click here for more information!


March 12, 2010

Some bits 'n pieces:  The Louboutin Shoe Pak will consist of nine pairs of shoes....The new 2010 Holiday Barbie will have a new arm/hand sculpt with separated fingers...News on Mad Man dolls - the male dolls will have painted/molder hair per the request of the show's creator Matt Weiner.  This set is the first licensed themed set created in the Silkstone line - all the dolls in the line with the exception of the ravishing redhead will have the the classic beige skintone....Flashdance will be a Mackie face close mouth doll and will come on a pivotal body...The Basics line will have two more shoe paks and a Fashion Accessory Pak this fall.  There will be a Target Exclusive (sigh) of the Basics in their own special RED dress.  It will include dolls 1, 3 and 8 and will include an accessory pak and a special red and white accessory pak....Heads up Twilight Fans - look for Ashley Green AKA Alice due out this fall...Another 70's icon is scheduled for 2011! 

March 10, 2010

Exciting news for Mad Men fans! Click here to preorder these exciting dolls

Move over, Ken. Don Draper is coming into Barbie's world. Following three successful seasons of 'Mad Men,' Mattel plans to bring out versions of Barbie and Ken styled after four of the show's characters. The collectors' series will include Don Draper, the show's leading man; his wife, Betty; his colleague at the Sterling Cooper agency, Roger Sterling; and Joan Holloway, the agency's office manager who was Roger's mistress, NY Times reports. The dolls are scheduled to be released in July to promote the fourth season of 'Mad Men,' which will begin that month on AMC.


There will be 7,000 to 10,000 copies of each doll, to be sold in specialty stores. The dolls are part of a premium-price collectors' series for adults in the Barbie Fashion Model Collection,. Mattel is licensing rights to the characters from Lionsgate, the studio that produces 'Mad Men' for the AMC.

While the dolls will come with period accessories such as hats, overcoats, pearls and padded undergarments, no cigarettes, ashtrays, martini glasses or cocktail shakers will be provided.

"The dolls, we feel, do a great job of embodying the series," said Stephanie Cota, senior vice president for Barbie marketing at Mattel. "Certain things are appropriate, and certain things aren't."

The creation was "do things in a way that is appropriate for 'Mad Men,' high quality and sophisticated," said Charlie Collier, president and general manager at AMC in New York.

'Mad Men' creator Matthew Weiner admits the dolls are "a realization of a fantasy, in a weird way" because "on some level it's such a measure of success to see your characters embodied by Barbie."

"Anybody who likes the show for its attention to detail will get that from the dolls," Weiner added.
 

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March 6, 2010

Arriving Wednesday - Palm Beach Breeze Silkstone!


March 3, 2010

Here are photos of the 2010 Holiday Barbie, now available for preorder


March 2, 2010

Due in this week:

Twilight Jacob, My Favorite Barbie Doll Swirl
Bond Girls: Dr. No, Goldfinger, Die Another Day
Christian Louboutin: Dolly Forever


February 23, 2010

EXCITING NEWS! We've just received word that the long awaited book, Barbie Doll: Rare Beauty, will be coming in September of this year! We can't tell you all how excited we are!

Click here for more information and to place your pre-order today!

The following image is not the official image of the cover. This is a mock up!


February 17, 2010

We just posted some additional Barbie Basics doll that are new to the line.  Take a look!

We have heard from some other sources that attended Toy Fair that there will be a Christian Louboutin Shoe Pack available - we will post details as we receive confirmation.

The very popular series of Ladies of the 80's will include a Flashdance doll.  Photos have not been released as of yet.


February 15, 2010

 

Here is a link to Barbiezania's album  (the beautiful Carolyn W. ) who took some great photos from Toy Fair

Thank you to Michael Williams for sharing his Toy Fair Coverage Link - click here


February 14, 2010

Happy Valentine's Day!  Hope (all) your days are filled with love!

Toy Fair news will be posted as we receive bits and pieces - starting off new to the Barbie line is Barbie Video Girl. The doll features a working video camera embedded into her necklace that projects live color images to a screen on her back. The $50 doll will hit stores in the summer; footage from her camera can also be uploaded and edited on a computer.


February 12, 2010

Palm Beach Swim Suit Barbie and Harley Davidson Gift set have JUST arrived!

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We just posted exciting news about the 2010 line - click here for preordering info!  Check out the new Dorothy - isn't she beautiful along with many others!

Barbie's new career --  her 125th and 126th Career have been announced - she will be a News Anchor and Computer Engineer!  Go Barbie!!


February 11, 2010

Due in Friday: Palm Beach Swimsuit, Harley Gift Set, Mad Hatter and more Basics

Toy Fair News:  Look for 2010 to bring us the following (images have not been released to dealers):  Statue of Liberty Barbie, Big Ben Barbie, Eiffel Tower Barbie, Bond Series:  Octopussy Barbie and Live and Let Die, Elvis in Blue Hawaii, Reproduction Fashion Queen with Wigs and Brunette American Girl with Matinee Fashion ensemble, Couture Angel and Pop Icon Barbie wearing a "Rockers" themed inspired fitted gown.  More news to come, keep checking back!

GREAT NEWS!!!!!  The SECOND Edition of the Skipper book (by Karla, Scott and Trina) is at the publishers and due out soon! 

Click here to place your pre-order!

CELEBRATORY EVENTS AT TOY FAIR

To kick off this year's exciting portfolio, Barbie will unveil her next career as chosen by consumers on Friday, February 12 at Mattel's Javits Galleria Showroom, 4th Level. Choosing from Architect, Computer Engineer, Environmentalist, News Anchor or Surgeon, over half a million consumers have cast their vote and Friday they will find out the next career for Barbie, beginning a year long global inspirational initiative for girls.

This year, Mattel re-invents classic brands with innovative twists, brings to life new hot entertainment properties and unveils 2.0 toys:

AN INSPIRATIONAL ROLE MODEL

Through the years Barbie has inspired girls to dream, discover and explore a world without limits. Celebrating her 125th career in 2010 Barbie continues to take on new aspirational and culturally relevant careers including snowboarder, ballroom dancer, pizza chef, and race car driver with the Barbie I Can Be... line of dolls.


February 9, 2010

Coming soon - Mad Hatter


February 4, 2010

Barbie Salt & Pepper Pump Shakers + Travel Mugs have arrived!

Click here to place your order TODAY!

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Have you seen the ebay Charity auction offering one of a kind Basics dolls done by very talented designers - click here for link

These dolls are amazing!


February 1, 2010

We just read the following and wanted to share as Richard did an awesome job at Mattel.  We wish him all the best!

Richard Dickson, head of Mattel’s Barbie business, is leaving the toymaker to head to clothing retailer Jones Apparel Group as president and CEO, JAG said today.

 

Dickson, 41, joined Mattel in 2000 as Senior Vice President, Marketing, Media & Entertainment Worldwide, Mattel Brands. In 2008 he was tapped to oversee a newly reorganized Barbie business as General Manager for the overall Barbie brand. He’s widely recognized for revitalizing the iconic doll line and its licensing.

 

Prior to Mattel, Dickson held leadership, general management and merchandising posts at Bloomingdales and at Estee Lauder Companies, which in 2000 purchased an ecommerce site, Gloss.com, that Dickson had launched. 

Dickson's move to JAG is effective Feb. 8.

 

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Barbie is back, posting her biggest sales increase in years. Mattel Inc.'s iconic doll and a big improvement in overall profitability helped the largest U.S. toy maker generate an 86% increase in fourth-quarter profit, topping analysts' estimates.

Mattel executives on Friday expressed optimism about the company's 2010 revenue prospects, citing strong sales of such toys as Barbie's townhouse, Matchbox and the holiday sell-out Mind Flex game, as well as an improved lineup of toys based on movies and television shows.

Said Chairman and Chief Executive Robert Eckert: "2009 set the stage for what I'm confident will be a strong year for Mattel in 2010 and for years to come."

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January 28, 2010

Check out these fabulous new calendars and planners - click here for more info


January 27, 2010

Thank you to Sam X. for usage of her photo of the second Christian Louboutin doll now named Dolly Forever  She is due out in February/March.

As part of the CFDA's (Council of Fashion Designers of America) partnership with Mattel's Barbie, designers have customized a Barbie Basic doll -- who dons a little black dress -- with shoes, bags, jewelry and more in their trademark styles. Click here for story.

Barbie may soon be shedding her Malibu-worthy bikini and sunglasses for a T-square and some proper office attire. A new online poll from Mattel is giving consumers a chance to choose Barbie’s next career foray (her 125th), and Architect made the list of distinguished professions—along with environmentalist, surgeon, news anchor, and computer engineer.  Click here for more information!!

Due in next week - Ladies of the 80's Cyndi Lauper!


January 14, 2010

We just posted a HUGE Customer Appreciation Sale - click here to see this very tempting sale - quantities are limited while supply lasts!!

Barbie Basic Models! Most are in! There are still a few more that are due. Don't they just look gorgeous in their little black dresses?!


January 13, 2010

Due in today:  BOND GIRLS!!!

There has been some flurries of information about the 2010 line, and we realize the excitement and buzz about Toy Fair but nothing has been confirmed.  The Fashion Queen Barbie Reproduction Doll,  Alice and Victoria from Twilight are not confirmed.  We don't want any disappointed customers, and will be sure to  post as soon as this information is confirmed from Mattel.

Facebook friends - please check our Facebook page as we just announced a winner of our doll giveaway today!

Please pass this along - On your cell phone please text 90999 and in the subject type in Haiti - it will send a $10 donation to the Red Cross to help the earthquake victims in Haiti.  This charge will appear on your phone bill. Let us do all we can to help those poor earthquake victims and friends who were visiting when this tragedy occurred. 

 


January 11, 2010

Some new items coming real soon! Click here for more info. Place your pre-order today!

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Our first post of the New Year!  If you are a facebook friend this Wednesday we will be giving away a doll to one of our lucky facebook friends!  Make sure to tell your fellow Barbie friends to come join in on the fun!!

Toy Fair 2010 - February 14-17th!  We will be posting news the moment we hear!  It is going to be another exciting year for Barbie