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July 16, 2008
JUST ARRIVED!
2008 Silkstone Je Ne Sais Quoi
& Lucy & Ethel Chocolate Factory Giftset!
Click
here to order.
July 2, 2008
JUST IN!
2008 Juicy Couture
Tarina Tarantino Designed Barbie
Campus Spirit Reproduction Gift Set
2008 Holiday Barbie
Are now IN STOCK! Place your order today!
June 20, 2008
For UP TO
THE MINUTE Barbie Convention Coverage, click here!
June 11, 2008
US DEALER EXCLUSIVE SILKSTONE MARKET DAY IS
BACK! DUE OUT IN OCTOBER
Dealers/customers battled long and hard to get
her back and thank you Mattel for listening!

All preorders previously placed will be
honored
June 1, 2007
We apologize for not updating as often, we have been busy with
our auction which just ended and preparing for convention. If you are
attending Convention, PLEASE stop by and say hello or if we haven't met, please
introduce yourself. I love convention, as it reminds me of a family
reunion, seeing old friends and meeting new ones. Kansas City here we
come! We will be open for room sales starting Tuesday.
May 4, 2008
We wanted to share some of the cover girls from our upcoming
auction! More more information on how to order an auction book
please
click here. The auction book, a huge 76 pages, is chock full of very
rare items makes
excellent reference material! You have a choice of full color or black
and white. The auction closes
May 31st. Order yours TODAY!


April 18, 2008
New doll coming soon!
"The Birds"
We don't have much information about this
item just yet. Date of arrival is to be
announced. Price is $39.00. Check back for
more information!
REMINDER: Prices, appearance of dolls
and availability of all in our CURRENT
DOLLS section are SUBJECT TO CHANGE
WITHOUT NOTICE!
April 15, 2008
Speed Racer and Toujours Couture is now in
stock!
April 9, 2008
GREAT NEWS!!!! There has been a price
reduction on
Preferably Pink Silkstone and Je Ne Sais
Quoi Silkstone dolls. We will
adjust all preorders accordingly when they
arrive and customers who have preordered
will get the lower price.
We have heard that there will be some
additions/changes to the 2008 line which
include the following dolls. As soon
as we get pricing/photos/availability we
will be sure to post.
Gorgeous Greetings will include -
Birthday Angel, Disco Celebration & Glamour
Girl
Saturday Morning Cartoons Wilma & Betty
Giftset
Saturday Morning Cartoons Pebbles & Bam Bam
Giftset
Little Red Riding Hood Giftset
Legends of Ireland
Marty from Grease
AKA Centennial
Kung Fu Glam
Birds of Paradise
March 29, 2008
Calling all collectors! Registration is now underway for the 2008 Barbie®
Convention. And with a theme like Barbie™ On the Runway, you know it's going to
be a good time! From the fabulous fashion show to the fun and festive dress up
events to the competition room, auctions, and of course doll shopping, you won't
want to miss out. Here are the specifics...
June 18 - 21, 2008
Hyatt Regency Crown Center
2345 McGee Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
Registration Fee: $330.00
To download a registration form, visit
BarbieConvention.com. Or to request one by mail, send a self-addressed
stamped envelope to:
2008 Convention
421A Dedham Street
Newton Centre, MA 02459-3300
The 2008 convention is sponsored by the Barbie® Convention Steering
Committee. According to convention chair Lisa Franco, the Missouri location was
decided upon to make it convenient for collectors around the country and their
families to attend.
As always, the Barbie® Convention is not just fun but philanthropic. This
year’s silent auction charity is the
Special Olympics of Kansas City. The charity benefiting from the live
auction is
Children's Mercy Hospital of Kansas City. What better way to celebrate the
spirit of Barbie® doll than in the company of philanthropic friends?!
Space is limited, so don't delay.
Click here to register now for the 2008 convention.
Kansas City, here we come!
Special Announcement
Celebrate Barbie® doll’s 50th anniversary with a special Barbie® surprise
in 2009.
Attending the 2008 Barbie® doll convention gives you exclusive access to a
surprise doll in 2009*. Attend the 2008 National Barbie® doll Collectors
Convention in Kansas City, Missouri and receive a certificate entitling you to
this special gift.
*Doll offer limited to the first 1,000 paid registrations
to the 2008 National Barbie® Doll Collectors Convention. Dolls will be mailed
to the address listed on the 2008 National Barbie® doll Collectors Convention
registration form before July 31, 2009. Offer subject to acceptance.
The US's No. 1 toymaker has unveiled Barbie Girls, a multi-pronged brand
that features a free web site,
BarbieGirls.com, that will allow children to create their own virtual
characters, design their own room and try on clothes at a cyber mall.
This year Mattel will introduce a Barbie-inspired handheld MP3 music device
to interact with the website and unlock even more content. Mattel hopes that
by blending girls' love of music, fashion and the internet, it will keep
10-year-old girls interested in the iconic name.
The launch of Barbie Girl is the latest effort by a toy company to make its
brand more interactive with the internet and reclaim children who are growing
out of toys faster and seeking other play options, like online chatting and
iPods.
March 4, 2008
THIS JUST IN~! Kimora Lee Simmons,
Rizzo and Frenchy are IN STOCK
once again!
Click here to place your order today!
February 27, 2008
We apologize for all the updating/chances on
the 2008 line, as we have not received all
the information; we are updating as
changes are brought to our attention.
Because we cannot confirm availability on
the European and Japanese exclusive (Shop
Girl and The Artist), for the time being we
have stopped taking orders until we can
confirm availability. We just learned
today that we will NOT be receiving our
order of Lady of the Unicorn, and sincerely
apologize for this. It is extremely
challenging when US dealers try and source
product that is not for the US market.
We do not mean or want to disappoint our
customers, and in view of this we will only
be able to honor a limited amount of the
Shop Girl/Artist. We do NOT have any
final numbers as of today, but will be sure
to email our customers who have preordered
when we get confirmation and if there is a
chance the order won't be filled.
We appreciate your business and patience.
February 22, 2008
We just posted information on all the new
exciting 2008 dolls -
click here for more info.
We are disappointed to report that the
Dealer Exclusive Market Day has been dropped
from the line and do not have any further
information on what the dealer exclusive
will be. We will post when we do get
confirmation from Mattel.
February 20, 2008

The Essence of Style - Fashion stylist
Patricia Field and Barbie join forces to
introduce
Barbie by Patricia Field, which
will be a cutting edge collection of Barbie
inspired adult women's apparel, accessories
and handbags. The new collection,
which will include sportswear, vintage
inspired dresses, signature jewelry and
handbags will be available at Macy's East,
Hot Topic and Patricia Field's boutique in
downtown New York. This collection is
comprised of two different women's
contemporary lines - Barbie Luxe by Patricia
Field available exclusively at Macy's East
and Junior's Barbie Wear by Patricia Field
available at Hot Topic. Both lines
balance Patricia Field's inventive, fun
style with the timeless sophistication of
Barbie.
Playline News - Barbie is all about makeup
and what better line to introduce than Candy
Glam! Also look for Barbie Peek-a-boo
petites, which remind me of Kologne Kiddles.
Really cute! Barbie is adventurous and what
better line than Barbie Party cruise.
February 19, 2008
More Toy Fair Scoop! This is all
preliminary information, subject to change.
We know how excited and anxious our
customers are to hear news and just want to
remind you that we have not been able to
confirm what dealers will be carrying.
When we do we will post immediately.
Gorgeous Greeting Assortment will include
three dolls, one of them being a Birthday
themed doll. There will be an Elvis
and Priscilla Wedding Set, with Elvis
smartly dressed in a dashing tux and
Priscilla (who will be on this season of
Dancing With the Stars), will wear an
elegant, simple gown with a beautiful
trimmed veil. Lucy and Ethel will be
dressed in the ever so popular Job Switching
uniforms, Lucy in her full "A-Line" dress
and Ethel in her sheath uniform and as a
bonus there will also be a Kelly set in the
Paris gown and burlap dress. The 2008
Holiday, created by Sharon Zuckerman
celebrates 20 years of this fantastic
series. Her gown which is a drop waist
white satin with a silver pleated skirted
bottom is amazing! Juicy Couture
founders Pam and Gela will be dazzling us
with their likeness in their Juicy inspired
fashions. Lara fans will be thrilled
to see the Lara head mold in the new Super
Girl doll. DC will also have Tommy and
Kelly as Batman and Catwoman! How
adorable. We are really excited about
all these new concepts and know collectors
will be awe struck by the new line.
February 18, 2007
JUST ARRIVED! Kimora Lee Simmons - we
will be shipping orders out today. We
will be getting more in stock soon, as this
shipment already has sold out!
Check out "Barbie Zania's" photo blog from
Toy Fair!
Click here. Please note that we
have not placed any preorder information on
our site, as we are waiting on pricing
information from Mattel and to determine
availability to dealers. We will post
the MOMENT we get this info :)
February 15, 2008
TOY FAIR NEWS! HOT OFF THE
PRESS....PHOTOS NOT AVAILABLE YET, SORRY!
Look for Bat Girl, with her flowing red hair
and colorful suit in July; Super Girl with
her silver costume and long blonde hair in
August, the ever sizzling Black Canary
dressed in a sleek leather jacket, matching
shorts and black fishnet tights in
September; and Wonder Woman in October.
Reproductions will include Campus Spirit
which features a blonde ponytail in
Cheerleader and Barbie's handsome boyfriend
Ken in Touchdown. ALSO, cheer for
Midge! There WILL be a Midge and Allan
reproduction set featuring a brunette Midge
in Swingin' Easy and Allan in Campus Hero!
Sandy, Frenchy and Rizzo will all be back in
2008. Sandy will be wearing an
adorable white dress, Rizzo a fitted tea
length reddish-pinkish dress and Frenchy a
yellow tea length dress. These are all
due in June.
A stunning Vera Wang Bride will be here in
July! She is amazing. We will
also see the 2008 Holiday in a fantastic
silver gown due in June, Gorgeous Greeting
Assortment, due in July, features Barbie in
a Purple Jumpsuit. As this is an
assortment, I imagine there will be
variations of this doll. There also
will be a 2008 Angel, dressed in a beautiful
blue and white gown with wings.
Silkstone News: Je Ne Sais Quoi, due
in July, features an auburn Silkstone in a
stunning metallic gold suit trimmed in brown
fur. The Showgirl is a beautiful
brunette in a pink "Las Vegas" type costume
adorned with a feather headress, due in
July; The Shop Girl is a sassy black haired
doll with silver streaks, wearing a
exquisite black suit, due in July; The
Artist, due in July, wears a fitted black
skirt, striped top and red "painters" hat,
due in July.
February 8, 2008
NEW JACKETS IN THE APPAREL SECTION!

These jackets are very hard to find
nowadays. They have been worn several times,
but they are clean and look brand new. The
labeled size is XS, but it can fit from a
Small to a Medium. Only for a limited time!
First come first serve! We only have one of
each available!
Click here to jump to APPAREL!
February 5, 2008
On the news front, Mattel Taps Creative
Artists Agency for Entertainment Marketing
Efforts.
Click here for full story!
2008 news -- have you been at the edge of
your seat waiting to hear about new
releases? Toy Fair is just around the
corner, and we will post all the scoop as
soon as we have information confirmed.
The Soiree has arrived and all orders have
been shipped. She is truly amazing and
I am sure you will enjoy her!
January 31, 2008
Barbie on the Runway, the 2008 National
Barbie Doll Collectors Convention, will be
held on June 18-21, 2008 in Kansas City,
Missouri.
The event will take place at the Hyatt
Regency Crown Center, 2345 McGee Street,
Kansas City.
For more information e-mail: 2008convention@comcast.net
or visit the website:
www.barbieconvention.com
On the news front from Mattel:
We have learned of a production issue affecting the first Barbie® Fashion
Model Collection (BFMCTM) dolls released in 2007. When exposed to
light, the heads of some dolls have begun to yellow. This was a manufacturing
issue which has been corrected in subsequent BFMC dolls.
The four dolls that were affected by the production issue are K7932 The
IngenueTM Barbie®, K7939 Hollywood BoundTM Barbie®, K7918
Red Hot ReviewsTM Barbie®, and K7933 The Siren Barbie®.
If you are a U.S. collector who purchased any of these dolls through Mattel
or another retailer or auction site, you now have the opportunity to exchange
your original doll for a replacement doll. Replacement doll packages will bear
the statement “This doll is a replacement version” above the Individual Doll
Code (IDC) to indicate that the production issue has been corrected. All product
details will remain the same.
To obtain a replacement doll, follow the steps below.
1)
Call customer service at 800-628-6797 by May 1, 2008, to initiate
your return. Customer service is open from 7AM to 10PM Central, seven days a
week. A shipping label will be sent to you.
2)
Pack your doll(s) in original clothing, and ship using the provided
shipping label. It is not necessary to send original packaging or accessory
pieces. Dolls must be received by June 1, 2008. Any dolls received after
this date will not be eligible for replacement.
3)
Look for your replacement doll to arrive approximately between June and
September, 2008. Replacement dolls will be shipped based on the date when
original doll was returned.
We appreciate your continued support as we correct this production issue.
Check out this clip -
I think you will enjoy seeing this snip E! Live from the Red Carpet featuring
Barbie!
Mattel Inc., maker of Barbie, Hot Wheels and Fisher-Price toys, said Thursday
its fourth-quarter profit rose 15 percent as tax gains helped offset charges
related to product recalls.
The company also approved an added $500 million stock buyback.
The El Segundo, Calif.-based company reported its net income grew to $328.5
million, or 89 cents per share, from $286.4 million, or 75 cents per share, in
the prior-year quarter. The latest period included charges of about $42 million
related to the company's recalls of lead-tainted toys, and tax benefits of $47.3
million.
Sales rose 4 percent to $2.19 billion from $2.11 billion last year, with all
of the increase.
January 21, 2008
Bob Mackie has come out with another one of
his beautiful creations! Lady of the
Unicorns is now available but is
EXTREMELY limited! We only will have very
limited amount for presale! Be the one of the very
few who can own this beautiful doll! She is
limited to Canada and Europe.
Order today!!
Due in this week: Queen of Hearts &
E! Live From the Red Carpet.

January 14, 2008
As some have noticed, a few of the links for
the Vintage Catalog aren't working. This is
because the catalogue is still in some major
construction. We are trying our best to get
things fixed and at the same time, we are
trying to organize the catalogue so that it
is easier to navigate through the different
sections. So please bear with us for a
little while!
January 9, 2008
We hope you are enjoying the
vintage
section of our site and do plan on
putting more of the vintage dolls on the
site as time permits.
Barbie is showcasing iDesign, an online
fashion design game for girls with
real-world outfit and accessory cards to buy
and collect. The latest effort to link toys
you can buy in a store with a digital world,
iDesign mixes girls' love for fashion with a
computer game.
A $30 starter kit comes with CD-ROM
software, a USB-connected scanner, and 60
fashion cards that can be "swiped" to
transfer the cards' outfits and accessories
onto the computer. They go into Barbie's
computer closet, and girls can drop and drag
outfits to dress the 2D doll. Sets of 15
extra cards cost $5; there are 200 total
cards.
Gather enough outfits, and girls can plan
and design a fashion show, choosing music
and lighting as well as outfits. They can
also create magazine spreads and play
included games.
Buenos Aires thinks pink with Barbie store!
Click here for story.
December 27, 2007
VINTAGE CATALOG!!!
At last!!! We have finally started adding
Ponytail Barbie to the Vintage Catalog!
The catalog is still under some major
construction. We'll be putting the dolls up
as we are labeling them! Some may not have a
price and some descriptions due to the fact
that we are still working on them! If you
are interested in any doll that does NOT
have a price, please give us a call!
These dolls are on a first come, first serve
basis!!!!
If something were to happen with the buyer,
the doll will be put back up as "IN
STOCK" so please check back or press
F5 on your keyboard to refresh
our site!
We apologize in advance if there is any
confusion. Please keep in mind that since
these dolls are in high demand and customers
have been waiting patiently for them to be
put up into the catalog. So if there is any
confusion, we apologize!
Click here to jump to the Vintage Catalog!
Happy shopping!
 
Happy Holidays from Sandi Holder's Doll
Attic & Family!
If you are looking for the perfect gift for
that special someone, give them a gift card
from Sandi Holder's Doll Attic.
Click here for more
info.
December 21, 2007
Check out our special sale dolls - scroll to the bottom of the
page for some great deals!
December 13, 2007
Penny Brite Update - we just got word she WILL be shipping
to us next week and we will get them right out. Thank you for your
patience.
December 12, 2007

Now available for preorder - Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders!
Click
here to preorder.
December 10, 2007
Expected in soon - Mary Poppins, Jane & Michael and Burt.
We will update our site as soon as we get a confirmed date from Mattel.
We just updated the site with new photos of some of the 2008 dolls.
Click
here!
Join the 2008 Collector Advisory Panel
Calling all collectors! Mattel is now accepting applications for the 2008
Collector Advisory Panel (CAP). This is a very special opportunity for doll
enthusiasts within the collecting community to share their thoughts, ideas,
and passion for Barbie® with the dedicated Barbie® Collector team at Mattel.
Applications must be received by December 31, so don't delay!
Click here for more details
December 4, 2007
We just received our shipment of the Japanese Exclusive
(Happy New Year), and will be shipping them today. Also, there will be a
special gift inside from us so check carefully.
December 03, 2007
Attention! We have more
SPECIALS and DEALS on some of our 2007 dolls!
WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!
The early bird gets the worm!
20% off these dolls
ONLY! Prices will be adjusted upon
CHECK-OUT since it won't appear in the
SHOPPING CART.
2007 AA Holiday Barbie
Hard Rock Cafe
Top Model Nikki
Top Model Barbie
Top Model Summer
Birthstone January
Birthstone February
Birthstone March
Birthstone July
Birthstone August
Birthstone September
Birthstone December
Pivotal Body Blonde
November 28, 2007
Approximate arrival dates for our 2008 line have arrived!
Please note that these dates are NOT exact! We can receive them later
OR earlier than listed below! Keep
checking back for more info and updates!
Grease Girls: Sandy,
Frenchy & Rizzo: December 31, 2007
Dolls of the World - Wedding in Sumatra: December 17, 2007
Dolls of the World - Spanish Wedding: January 7, 2008
Mary Poppins - Mary: December 31, 2007
Mary Poppins - Jolly Holiday Bert: December 24, 2007
Mary Poppins - Jane & Michael: December 24, 2007
E! Live from the Red Carpet: January 28, 2008
November 11, 2007
We will be posting preorder info on the new E! LIVE FROM THE
RED CARPET BARBIE DOLL BY BADGLEY MISCHKA Monday. She will be available
for
preorder and is due out in February, 2008.

We just posted some retired dolls that just arrived and
would make great gifts! Check out the sale page located at the bottom of
the
preorder page, click here!
DUE IN THIS WEEK: Silkstone Interview & Barbie &
Skipper Knitting Pretty
October 31, 2007
BOO! Happy Halloween to everyone from The Doll Attic!!
Did anyone catch this last issue of People Magazine, which
showed Rumer Wilis had her own doll created for Dream Halloween? Her
mom, Demi Moore, also had a doll created for her which sold in the 1997 Dream
Halloween event. Emcee Teri Hatcher attended with daughter Emerson, and
Teri came home with a necklace but daughter Emerson was outbid for her mom's
look-alike Barbie
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Have you read about the Barbie Doll Project? If not,
click here, as this is a must
read for all Barbie collectors. I am very excited as this project will
feature a photographic study of vintage Barbie dolls from the Frank Chross
Collection. I know Frank and partner Ben Rankin are so excited to have
been selected.
Have you check
out the latest scoop on the upcoming National Barbie Doll Convention.
Chair, Lisa Franco, is doing an amazing job - standing ovation for Team Lisa
and ALL your volunteers!
October 14, 2007
Due in this week: Pivotal Dolls/Jazzy Babies (Blonde,
Brunette & Redhead) and back in stock Mistress of Ceremonies.
Click
here for more info.
Also be sure to check out Penny Brite who will be available in
November, 2007. I have fond memories of playing Barbie and Penny Brite!
Click here for more info.
Have you visited the upcoming National Barbie Convention Page?
Click here for Barbie on the Runway!
October 10, 2007
We wanted to share some of the cover girls from our upcoming
auction. More more information on how to order an auction book
please
click here. We will have over 400 items in the auction, which closes
November 10th. The auction book is 77 pages and chock full of some very
rare items. It is magazine size, with a brand new format, and also makes
excellent reference material. You have a choice of full color or black
and white.
 
 
October 6, 2007
Our auction books will be mailed
10-9-07. It promises to be one of our biggest auctions ever!
Please keep checking the site for updates, as we will post a cover teaser page
within the next few days.
October 3, 2007
Our friends at Angelic Dreamz sent us this link to share
with our customers. Their town is doing a month long Paint the Town Pink
for Breast Cancer Awareness.
Click here for more info. It is a wonderful cause, and kudos to all
who support this:
October 2, 2007
Shipping this week to customers:
Lucy - The Audition, Mistress of Ceremonies & Hello Kitty!
September 16, 2007
Due in this week! Reem Arca Bride
and Silkstone Hollywood Hostess Giftset. We will email you a UPS
tracking number as soon as we ship. We appreciate your pateince and
continued loyal support. We are just as anxious to see these two new
beautiful doll as you are :)
September 13, 2007
How about this for exciting scoop!!!!!
Thank you to our very dear Japanese friend who sent us these photos for our
website to share with you! PLEASE UNDERSTAND Mattel has NOT confirmed
any of the information, the sketches could very well be ideas that might not
be implemented.
  
Left to right: Bill Greening, Ann Driskell & Liz Grampp
at the Mattel Japanese Event, enjoying the Japanese Doll Collector Dinner.
Next are Jazzy Baby and Red White and Warn which two lucky collectors won in a
game of Bingo! Last is a sketch of a "possible" Asian exclusive
Silkstone.
  
Left to right: Sketch of possible Silkstone for 2008,
Midge & Alan Giftset and Barbie & Ken Giftset

Speed Racer Giftset
September 10, 2007

We just added this JAPANESE exclusive to the 2008 preorder
page. This doll will be very limited in production and only available
via the Japanese market. We will be getting a very limited amount of
these dolls, which can be
preordered now.
September 6, 2007
We just added another new doll to the preorder page,
SILKSTONE DEALER EXCLUSIVE!
Click
here for more info. We will post more info as soon as it is
received.
September 4, 2007
We will be uploading new pics of the 2008 and preordering
info this evening!
Please
be sure to check out all the exciting new dolls - click here for more info!
September 3, 2007
Due in this week - MOVE MIXER
Silkstone!
August 28, 2007
MORE HOT SCOOP for 2008 - We are excited that another Juicy
Couture Giftset will be offered as well as a Tarina Tarantino doll. The
Silkstone line will also include a doll dressed in a pink suit! We will
be adding all the new information to our preorder page shortly but want to get
all the information possible including pricing to avoid confusion to our
customers.
August 27, 2007
JUST ARRIVED: 2007 HOLIDAY AA,
ALICE, MAD HATTER AND BACK IN STOCK '70'S CHER!
August 21, 2007
HOT SCOOP FOR 2008: We don't have photos yet, but here
is a sample of what is in store in 2008: Bob Mackie will dazzle
collectors with Lady of the Unicorn due out in the Spring. Oshogatsu
(Happy New Year BARBIE) will make her debut wearing a lovely pink kimono due
out in Spring, 2008. Dolls of the World will be released in December
2007 and include Sumatra, Spain and Japan. There will be a blonde and AA
version of the Barbie 2008/ The Mary Poppins series will include Mary
Poppins, Jane & Michael (Stacie & Todd) and a Bert doll! These will be
released in December, 2007. The ever popular Grease series will continue
with Rizzo, Frenchy & Sandy due in December, 2007 and Cha Cha in Spring ,
2008. OK you Dallas Cowboys Fans, hold on to your seats as Dallas Cowboy
Cheerleader will debut in December, 2007 in Blonde, Brunette and AA.
Next in line for the vintage repro is a stunning American Girl in Campus
Sweetheart. Here is a surprise! E! Live from the Red Carpet
Barbie will debut in December, 2007 and is designed by Badgley-Mischka!
There are two Silkstones that will be released in Spring, 208 - one is a
Pajama Silkstone and the other is an AA doll wearing a classy fitted suit!
We do not have photos but will be sure to post as soon as we
do!
Now
in stock - click here to order!
August 13, 2007
We have just been
advised by Mattel that the Kimora Lee Simmons Barbie® Doll is scheduled
to be available beginning in February 2008. We also hope to have an
update on Movie Mixer soon.
Many might have heard that
Mattel has issued a recall on Fisher Price
toys as result of the recent discovery that one of their vendors used
non-approved paint with impermissible levels of lead
(click here for current story). Mattel is undertaking comprehensive
testing of all Fisher-Price and Mattel products. Mattel believes this is the
right thing to do, but it will slow down shipping in some areas. Please
note that this has NOT affected the Barbie Collector line.
Here is
a link to the listing of recalled items.
Congratulations to Michael Augustyniak on the release of his new book - Barbie
Around the World.
Click here for
cover shot of this exciting book. It can be preordered through
amazon.com.
August 2, 2007
We are sorry to inform customers that had the Dooney & Burke
#2 on order that it has been dropped from the line. Please be assured we
do NOT charge until the dolls actually ship. If you had her on
preorder, your card was not charged.
Shipping Updates: Due in soon - Movie Mixer Silkstone!
Hollywood Hostess and Reem Acra will ship in September and Jazz Baby
Pivotal Dolls will be shipping later than expected. We will update the
site when we receive more information.
August 1, 2007
A special note about the Silkstone
Career Secretary doll
Dear Customers:
We strive to not only bring you the
very best in Barbie Collecting, but to do so at a good value. We understand
and respect that all of our customers, like us, work hard to earn a living.
Because of this, we do not take changes in the cost of our dolls lightly.
While our policy is officially that all prices are subject to change without
notice, we rarely must make a pricing change, and if we do, it's often a
reduction as we pass any savings we receive on to you. Unfortunately, we are
at the mercy of fuel prices, transportation costs and dozens of other overhead
expenses that only increase every year.
We don't just love our collectors, we
love our collecting, too. Which is why we will always go the extra mile to
offer you that special exclusive doll that's only available in a certain
market, or at a certain time. In the case of the Silkstone Career Secretary
doll, we tried to anticipate the best place to position the pricing according
to how similar items have been priced throughout the years. Our costs aren't
just the price of the doll itself, what we must pay to import the doll, all
quoted in the currency of the location we are importing from. This time
around, the markets were not on our side, and the Canadian / US Dollar
exchange rate swung unfavorably, increasing our cost for the doll. Also, the
cost of importing the doll (transportation, customs, brokerage, etc.) went up
sharply this year. These are costs we only have estimates for until the dolls
have actually arrived in our warehouse... which is only happening now. That
said, in order to make it possible to offer the doll to our customers, we have
had to alter the retail price by $10.
We sincerely feel that we were as fair
as possible, as the increase we must absorb on our end certainly exceeded the
amount of the increase we have passed on. In the future, we promise to try and
predict more accurately what pricing changes may occur; however, because the
future is indeed unpredictable, we still maintain our policy that pre-order
pricing may change before, during, and after the development and release of
any product we may offer. Please understand, again, that we continue to
anticipate this to be an exceedingly rare occurrence. We sincerely apologize
for any inconvenience.
Thank you, dear customer and friend,
for your time, patience, and understanding.
As always, very truly yours in the
spirit of collecting, Sandi Holder & The Doll Attic Crew
Just in - Birthstone Beauties July,
August and September! Both 70's and 80's Cher dolls are in stock as
well. Due in next week - Canadian Silkstone Exclusive The Secretary.
We will begin shipping them the day they arrive! The second issue of the
new Barbie Collector Magazine just arrived today!
Mattel & DC Comics are in partnership
to create more exciting dolls for 2008. Supergirl and Wonder
Woman will be re-released in Barbie and Black Canary.
Click here for
more details. Thank you Patricia for the scoop.
July 2, 2007
We just returned from convention and posted photos. We
hope you enjoy them. Click here for
convention coverage! If you were at convention and have any photos
to share please email us!
We will be shipping out this week: Cher (70's & 80's),
Top Models, 2007 Holiday
June 29, 2007
CHER is shipping NEXT WEEK! We can't WAIT!
June 28, 2007
DUE IN NEXT WEEK: CHER (70'S AND 80'S), 2007 Holiday,
Top Models and January, February & March Birthstone Beauties. We will be
closed until July 2nd, and will resume shipping when we return from the
convention.
June 25, 2007
Greetings from the National Barbie Convention! I just
updated convention coverage for those of
you who could not attend. The resort is spectacular and we are all
having a great time.
June 12, 2007
Just arrived! Go for Red, Evening Gala Reproduction
and Birthday Series (April, May, October, November and December).
Update on the release of the highly anticipated Cher dolls
-- we know many have been reading conflicting dates of her release.
We confirmed with our Mattel rep that they will be shipping to dealers in
July. We will update our site as more information is received.
June 1, 2007
Let's start the summer off right -- how about looking for
the new Silkstone Usherette to join your collection? She is due to
arrive to us next week and we will be shipping orders out as soon as she
arrives.
You can now preorder the second issue of
Barbie
Collector Magazine on our site which is due out in August. We have
had a lot of positive feedback about the magazine and will continue to
encourage feedback about what our customers would like to see in the magazine.
May 15, 2007
Look for Barbie to appear on the Antiques Roadshow Insider which is slated
to appear in the June issue.
To find out more about the publication please go to:
www.antiquesroadshowinsider.com
Shipping updates! We are expecting to receive the Silkstone Siren and
Silkstone Honey in Hollywood next week. We sincerely appreciate your
patience.
May 7, 2007
2007 Hallmark News -- There are some darling Barbie themed
ornaments that are due out later this year. Little Black Dress, Spa Day
Barbie, Roman Holiday Barbie, Dusk to Dawn, Continental Holiday, 2007 Holiday,
Barbie as Rosella in Barbie as the Island Princess and Flower Ballerina
Barbie.
May 1, 2007

Great news! The new Barbie Collector Magazine has been
shipped and should arrive next week. We will send them (via USPS) as
soon as they arrive! If you have not ordered your copy,
click
here! We know our customers are excited and anxious to receive the
premiere issue! I have two articles in the premiere issue, one on
licensed products and a question and answer column which I hope you enjoy!
I am very excited about the magazine and know it will be a huge success, as we
have missed having a magazine for some time now. Kudos to Jones
Publishing for all their hard work and efforts.
Update on Baby Phat Design Doll --
Under the direction of Kimora Lee Simmons, the
Baby Phat brand has established itself in the world of fashion as the premiere
female hip-hop brand. With the name and label designation change, the doll
remains essentially the same, but with some additional accessories and changes
to the lining of the jacket. A new image will be available soon and there has
been a price increase on the doll.

Mattel
Inc.
unveiled new Barbie MP3 players, as the toy maker moves to modernize its
long-running Barbie business.
Mattel's new Barbie MP3 players will retail for $59.99. The new line,
dubbed Barbie Girls, is a multi-platform concept that involves a hand-held,
four-and-a-half-inch MP3 player that connects to a Web site,
www.barbiegirls.com. A test version of the site was launched last
week that allows kids to create and interact with virtual characters who shop,
decorate, play games and chat live with other girls. The MP3 player, which
also comes with accessories, will be available at retail stores July 1 for
$59.99.
At this time we don't plan to
carry the players but if customers request it, we might add it to our showcase
of items! Email
us your thoughts.
April 23, 2007
tru.com is now accepting preorders on the 90's Cher Reunion Doll, which is
a platinum label exclusive doll only available through Toysrus.com.
April 19, 2007
DUE IN TOMORROW: Barbie Learns to
Cook Reproduction!
Cyberspace has become the new front line in the battle between Mattel
Inc.'s Barbie line and MGA Entertainment's Bratz collection.
On Tuesday, Mattel launched a test run of BarbieGirls.com, an online
community where girls can create their own Barbie dolls and interact with each
other in a manner reminiscent of Second Life, a virtual world for adults that
boasts more than 2 million users.
The Web site is the first glimpse into Mattel's Barbie Girl initiative, its
next-generation fashion doll line and latest attempt to gain ground in its
heated competition with Bratz.
At BarbieGirls.com, users can customize their character's look and style.
They can also go to the "mall" and shop for clothes, accessories and furniture
for their online room. They can even adopt a pet.
April 11, 2007
YEAH!!!!! Auction books are
done and will be in the mail Thursday, April 12th. We have devoted all
of our time on the book and have not done many updates (we are back now :)


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