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Just arrived: Generation of Dreams AA and Goldie Hawn - they will all ship today!

My Favorites…Barbie® Mini B™ Dolls Gift Set #1 Welcome to the world of Mini B™ where Barbie® doll's favorite things get mini! This must-have gift set kicks-off the 2010 collection with adorable mini versions of Barbie® doll dressed and accessorized just like the originals. We have preorder info on our site, click here for more details.

Parisienne Pretty, Lucy AND Sparking Pink Giftsets will be arriving today and we will be working on overtime getting your orders out. We will get all orders out this week. Unfortunately due to airline restrictions and huge costs due to weight and size of our trunks, we are forced to ship our trunks to convention and are limited in space (and weight). We appreciate your understanding.

THE DEALER EXCLUSIVE PARISIENNE PRETTY SILKSTONE WILL BE SHIPPING FROM MATTEL THE END OF THIS WEEK OR BEGINNING OF NEXT WEEK. AS SOON AS THEY ARRIVE IN THE SHOP, WE WILL BE SHIPPING THEM OUT IMMEDIATELY AS WE KNOW HOW EXCITED EVERYONE IS TO RECEIVE THIS SPECIAL DOLL!

New Item Coming Soon!
2010 Shopping Season Barbie Calendar!
(in Collectibles Section and Nostalgic Section)

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New item up for pre-order!
Jonathan Adler brings us his quintessential style with the Hot Pink sofa for Barbie and Friends, decorative pillows and throw.

New dolls announced! Now available for preorder: Jonathan Adler Barbie, which includes awesome furniture and next in the Blonde Ambition series is Heidi Klum. Click here for more info

Due to ship out next week - Warman's Barbie Doll Field Guide, which features many dolls from Sandi Holder's Doll Attic private collection. We will have them on our site for preorder as well. We know you will enjoy this pocket sized book, packed full of information. This book is a decade by decade illustrated history of Barbie with hundreds of beautiful color photographs and a value guide. The doll on the cover is mine, and one of my favorites (also one of their favorites).

PLEASE NOTE - The 50th Anniversary dolls are sold out from Mattel. We only have the AA version left in stock, and are sold out of the Blonde. Order soon, as we cannot reorder them from Mattel.

We apologize for lack of updates, but we have been working day and night to get our new auction book out, which was mailed yesterday. Check out some of our cover girls, click here for link:

Coming this fall - a new Pop Culture Series based on Twilight, the movie. Edward and Bella will be making their debut this fall. No images are available yet, but keep checking back!

Just arrived: Kentucky Derby, Marilyn Monroe, Debut AA. Please note that the Blonde Debut dolls will be in early next week and for those customers who ordered one of each we will be combining your order to save you on UPS costs.

As a special treat, with every order sent, while supplies last, we will be enclosing a small stationary set! It is our way of saying thank you for shopping with us.

Left: Mike Sugarman w/ Channel 5 Eyewitness News; Right: Don Sanchez with ABC 7 News

We have a special gift for you. Any order over $45 of any CURRENTLY IN STOCK ITEMS (ie: stands, vintage items, current dolls... excludes shipping costs) will receive a free Then & Now Barbie doll while supplies last! Please click BUY in the Collectibles Section for this doll and you will receive this doll for FREE with your order!

This special offer is only available for orders made on March 9,2009 AFTER 10:00am (Pacific Standard Time).

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On the eve of her 50th birthday, interior decorator Jonathan Adler has decked out a real-life 3,500-square-foot pad overlooking the Pacific Ocean to look like the blond doll's outrageous home.

Adler, who was commissioned by toy maker Mattel Inc. to decorate the house for Monday's party, said outfitting the sleek mansion (a property that's frequently rented for film and photography shoots) took six months of planning and a few weeks to install.

"Barbie was a dream client because she doesn't exist as a person," Adler said. "She exists as fantasy and is the perfect client because she's always happy and fun and loves everything. I thought to myself, 'How would Barbie live?' What I thought was Barbie would have a house that is glamorous, kittenish, chic, colorful and happy — as well as functional."

Adler lined Barbie's bedroom with wall-to-wall pink carpeting emblazoned with her initial. The closet is filled with 50 pairs of pink peep-toe heels while her kitchen is stocked with cupcake-making ingredients. An in-house museum features 25 vintage Barbie dolls on display. In the garage? A pink Volkswagen New Beetle with a motorized pop-up vanity in the trunk.

"I think this really is Barbie's Malibu Dream House because the setting is so incredibly dreamy and ethereal," Adler said. "We're perched on a cliff in Malibu overlooking the ocean. It's a fantasyland for anyone. It was difficult to find the house to celebrate Barbie's 50th birthday because it had to be the ultimate Malibu house, and I think we found it."

Decorating Barbie's real-world dream home, which will be the site Monday of a star-studded soiree celebrating the doll's birthday, was a dream for Adler, the potter and decorator who has served as head judge on Bravo's "Top Design." He said Mattel gave him access to the company's archives, including a look at all of Barbie's various dream homes over the years.

Following the festivities, most of Barbie's custom decor will be shipped to the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas to furnish a special pink-tinted Barbie Suite that will be available for bachelorette parties, birthdays or anyone who wants to live like Barbie. Other items will be available from the "Jonathan Adler Loves Barbie" collection launching in September.

Adler's favorite furnishings are hanging in the living room: an original Andy Warhol portrait of Barbie valued at over $200,000 and a chandelier — designed by "Project Runway" contestant Chris March — that's made up of over 30 blond wigs and took more than 60 hours to craft. Adler also admires a one-of-a-kind black-and-white wall mirror created with 64 dolls.

Barbie doll is getting a new face, which will be unveiled on March 9, the 50th anniversary of the doll's debut at the New York Toy Fair.

The new face sculpt will be revealed in a "throwback" doll, which will be Barbie in a black-and-white striped bathing suit, similar to the one seen on the first Barbie doll. The doll is described as a "modern interpretation of the original 1959 doll."

For the week of March 9-14, participating retailers will sell the doll at the 1959 Barbie's price -- $3 a doll.

As part of Barbie's 50th birthday, Mattel will hold a pink-carpet birthday bash at full-size Barbie Malibu Dream House – a 3,500 square foot house in Malibu decorated by "Happy Chic" interior designer Jonathan Adler.

The house features a Barbie museum which displays the original 1959 doll and several of the most famous dolls from throughout the years, various Barbie-size Dream Houses from throughout the decades and several noteworthy pieces of Barbie art.

PLEASE CHECK NYTIMES.COM site Friday, as they will be doing a Barbie 50th Story -- we were interviewed for the story as well.

Don't forget to tune in Monday, March 9th (Barbie's Birthday) as The Today Show will be doing a Barbie segment, which a portion was filmed at our location. They also interviewed Robert Best as well as others.

MILAN, Italy — A special shocking pink Fiat 500 has been created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Barbie doll. Fiat said the showcar, done in conjunction with Mattel, will be rolled out on March 9 during the doll's anniversary celebrations here.

Despite the inroads made by Barbie during her 50-year career — she donned a Ferrari driver's uniform with racing helmet for the 2000 Scuderia Ferrari Barbie collector's toy — the Fiat 500 will be driven by Ken, according to a statement by the company. "Barbie will be aboard and she'll have her own special driver: Ken, of course," said Fiat.

Barbie has had her pick of wheels in the past, including a light pink Chevrolet Corvette convertible. She has also had a long fashion history with automakers, most notably Ferrari. There are several editions of Ferrari Barbie, including a 2001 model wearing a red evening gown and a silvery hair ornament in the shape of the Prancing Horse logo.

The Fiat 500 Barbie car gets such touches as crystals on the hubcaps, outer window moldings and antenna. The doll's silhouette is on the car's pillars. It also comes with a cover "featuring the distinctive '60s version of the Fiat 500 and a Barbie autograph," said Fiat. No word on horsepower upgrades.

Inside Line says: We'll probably have to wait for Barbie's 100th-anniversary celebration before she actually gets to drive the car. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent

Big shout out to Michael Williams for sharing the images from Robert Best's signing at Bloomingdales and the fabulous new Jonathan Adler Furniture - click here for links:

When we receive more information on the Adler Furniture, we will post. There will be a Jonathan Adler doll, and separate furniture sets will also be available.

Toy Fair News - thank you to barbiezania for the pictures : click here for the link. Here is also a link to Robert Best's signing event at Bloomingdales.

Mattel has announced A VERY LIMITED EDITION dealer exclusive to celebrate Barbie's 50th! Select authorized dealers have the silhouette of the doll; the actual image of this stunning beauty will be revealed on Barbie's Birthday (March 9th). Hurry and place your pre-order NOW!

This February, Barbie is celebrating its 50th anniversary at the Bloomingdales’ 59th street flagship in New York City. The partnership includes a Barbie-themed store window, an in-store display of 120 classic Barbie dolls and a 242-square-foot shop-in-shop featuring Barbie-branded apparel, accessories and dolls. “Bloomingdale’s is truly the perfect retail partner to celebrate with Barbie,” says Richard Dickson, general manager and senior vice president of Barbie.

“First, it is the ultimate New York retail destination and the ideal place for Barbie to bring her love for fashion to a trend-setting, fun shopper. Secondly, we have a great history together and it’s wonderful to come together again is such an exciting moment.”

Over the years, Bloomingdale’s has launched Barbie fashion-inspired doll collections, including those designed by Donna Karan and Versace.

On the heels of the Barbie Bloomingdale deal, the doll line will also participate in its first-ever runway show at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City on February 14. Barbie’s official birthday is March 9.

Thank you to Molly for a Hot Gossip Tip - Pick up the February issue of Allure Magazine for an article on Barbie's 50th which include some cute pictures!

We wanted to share this link, as we cannot post images of any of the 50th dolls but this site has images that you will enjoy. We will post when we receive the green light from Mattel.

Celebrating 50 years in 2009, Barbie doll’s famous face and head-turning style have made her much more than the most popular doll in the world. For five decades, Barbie has inspired girls of all ages to dream, discover and celebrate their girlhood – from fashion to fantasy – all in a world without limits. This year, Barbie will host its biggest worldwide celebration of the brand ever – including a Dream House full of marquee partners and pink carpet events. Girls of all ages will be able to celebrate with exciting events and fashion shows in major global capitals, as well as experience the brand through exciting new initiatives at retail, online and through a collection of celebratory, must-have products. Partners include Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, Jonathan Adler, Bloomingdale’s, Stila, Facebook, and many more to be announced in the coming weeks.

“Barbie’s legendary 50th year will be the most epic, global celebration in the brand’s history,” said Richard Dickson, General Manager and Senior Vice President, Barbie. “There are very few brands in the world that serve as a reflection of fashion, culture and aspiration like the Barbie brand, and this allows us the honor of partnering and celebrating alongside an unprecedented roster of the world’s most famous and respected names. This is certainly a celebration of 50 fabulous years; however, Barbie’s 50th Anniversary is also very much about unveiling the next chapter for the Barbie brand and celebrating our future.”

Pink-Carpet Events & Destinations

- First-ever Barbie Runway Show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York: In celebration of Barbie's unparalleled fashion heritage, on February 14, 2009, 50 world-renowned fashion designers will come together for the first time ever and showcase real-size, Barbie-inspired looks at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in the Tent at Bryant Park. In this monumental fashion celebration – that only Barbie could host – designers will celebrate the past, present and future of fashion, as inspired by Barbie doll, first launched in 1959 as the “Teenage Fashion Model.” Designer names will be announced in early February. (Runway show on February 14, 2009; to be webcast live on Barbie.com).

- Barbie’s Birthday Party at Her “Real” Malibu Dream House: On March 9th (Barbie doll's actual birthday), event-planner-to-the-stars Colin Cowie will help throw Barbie an outrageously pink birthday celebration at – where else – but a real Barbie Malibu Dream House, styled and decorated by famed “Happy Chic” interior designer Jonathan Adler. The newly designed “real” Dream House (located on the beach in Malibu, Calif.) will play backdrop to what is sure to be the most talked about “pink-carpet” birthday bash of the year, where Barbie's closest famous friends from throughout the years will be invited to peek into the fashionista’s storied closet! (Barbie Birthday Party on March 9, 2009 – by invitation only).

- Special Barbie Boutique & Exhibit at colette in Paris: Barbie is celebrating her birthday all around the globe – including at one of the trendiest stores in the world, colette in Paris. As two icons of fashion and style come together, fashionistas will enjoy a special Barbie™ boutique featuring a capsule apparel collection “Barbie by Jeremy Scott,” which will include Scott’s iconic trench coat, dresses and tees, all done in fun Barbie patterns and iconography. Additionally, colette has commissioned additional Barbie accessories for “grown up” Barbie girls including a mobile phone, luxury jewelry, stationery, candles and cosmetics. (March 9 – 28, open to the public)

- Barbie Shanghai Store: America’s favorite fashionista Barbie doll has her sights set on Shanghai with the March 2009 grand opening of the brand’s first ever flagship store. This unprecedented store houses 1,500 square meters and six stories of Barbie retail-tainment. It is the ultimate destination for girls of all ages to shop, dine, enjoy a day at the spa, and become a fashion designer or runway supermodel. (Soft opening in late January; official grand opening in early March 2009)

- Barbie Loves Bloomingdale’s NYC: Bloomingdale’s New York (59th Street and SoHo) celebrates as the Barbie® brand’s premier U.S. retail partner for a month-long Barbie celebration including traffic-stopping store windows along Third Avenue, an unprecedented in-store display of 120 historic Barbie dolls, and a 242-square-foot, in-store Barbie boutique featuring Barbie-branded apparel, accessories and dolls. (February 11 – March 15)

Partnerships & Products

- All Doll’d Up with “Barbie Loves Stila” Cosmetic Collection & T3 Barbie Hair Dryer: As much as Barbie is known for her fashion, she is almost as famous for her face. This year, Barbie gets all “dolled up” with Stila, announcing the cosmetics company as its Official Prestige Makeup Partner for 2009. Stila will celebrate all things Barbie, bringing her signature beauty looks to life with innovative, whimsical beauty products, including a limited edition spring collection of beauty cans and a talking palette, all of which will precede a larger collection and Barbie beauty program slated for Fall 2009. (Available at Sephora 5th Avenue store, Sephora International stores and Sephora.com beginning late January 2009; Fall collection due in late summer.) The Barbie beauty program extends beyond just cosmetics into the world of hair care with prestigious partner T3, coming this fall.

- Barbie & Dylan’s Candy Bar: This sweet partnership seamlessly unites the girly side of Barbie and the extraordinary quality and fun of Dylan’s Candy Bar to create a sassy and all girl candy line, including fun chocolates and novelty candy such as a shoebox of “The Perfect Pair of Chocolate Heels” (Available in early April at all Dylan’s Candy Bar store locations, Neiman Marcus, Fred Segal Santa Monica and Melrose and at www.dylanscandybar.com; $8 - $28).

- Jonathan Adler Loves Barbie – For Grownups: Barbie’s fabled Malibu Dream House becomes a reality, thanks to famed interior designer Jonathan Adler. Style and design décor enthusiasts who want a slice of Adler’s “happy chic” style and Barbie doll’s Malibu mystique will be able to get the look at home with a capsule collection of “Jonathan Adler Loves Barbie” décor pieces, including designer pottery, pillows, decorative objects and more – available at one of Adler’s nine stores or on his website. Additionally, Jonathan Adler and Barbie will partner on an ultra stylish Barbie Collector doll, which comes with coordinating doll-size furniture (of course!). These chic creations will hit retail shelves in the U.S. in September 2009.

Must-Have Barbie Dolls & Accessories
- Black & White Bathing Suit Doll: From the moment Barbie doll stepped onto the fashion scene in 1959 with her sassy ponytail and eye-popping black and white bathing suit, she became an international superstar. On March 9, Mattel will reveal a modern take on the original doll, which will launch an entirely new look for Barbie doll. Fans will need to wait until March 9th to see the new sculpt and hot new take on the original bathing suit doll, available at retailers nationwide that morning.
- 50th Anniversary Collector Barbie Doll: A must-have for every collector, the 50th Anniversary Barbie doll is truly stunning in a gold tulle gown with sparkling, glittery highlights. Her golden sun-kissed skin and silky honey blonde curls bring new meaning to Golden Anniversary, taking beauty and elegance to a new level that will dazzle girls of all ages. (Available while quantities available, $50)
- My Favorite Barbie Doll Series: In celebration of five decades of head-turning style, in 2009, Barbie re-releases six all-time favorite Barbie dolls:
- 1959 The Original Teenage Fashion Model Barbie Doll

- 1962 Brunette Bubble Cut Barbie Doll

- 1967 Twist 'N Turn Barbie Doll

- 1971 Malibu Barbie Doll

- 1977 Superstar Barbie Doll

- 1986 Barbie and the Rockers Doll

- Pink World: In celebration of her iconic color pink, Barbie introduces an entire, ultra-pink-filled, customizable play line. From a modular home to fashion-forward dolls, girls can experience the ultimate pink lifestyle with Barbie.

Tributes & Artistic Celebrations

- The Barbie Book by Assouline: Assouline presents the ultimate collectors’ coffee table book that encapsulates Barbie doll’s history and chronicles her fashion. The limited edition volume showcases everything from vintage Barbie® dolls and designer quotes about Barbie dolls to artwork by famed artists to one-of-a-kind Barbie dolls adorned in high-end designer fashions. The book is the ultimate homage to Barbie’s rich heritage in fashion, design and art. ($500 at Fred Segal Santa Monica and Melrose, Bloomingdale's 59th Street, NeimanMarcus.com, assouline.com, Assouline stores worldwide, Louis Vuitton locations in Hong Kong and Taiwan)

- Rootstein Mannequins: To celebrate Barbie doll’s place in fashion, Rootstein, and Mattel, have collaborated to produce a limited edition collection of mannequins with Barbie as the muse – a literal homage to the fantastic, fashion favorite whose many looks have provided a common point of reference for generations of women across the globe. Re-modeled into a stunningly six-foot-two-inches-tall figure, dozens of mannequins have been created to resemble the 11 ½ inch-tall iconic doll. The mannequins will retain Barbie doll’s hourglass figure, youthful skin and stunning style to emphasize the fact that at 50, Barbie, is a truly modern woman. (Can be viewed at Bloomingdale's/2nd Floor YES from February 11 – March 15)

- 2009 National Barbie Doll Collector’s Convention: With four days of Barbie-inspired events including new doll unveilings, a Mattel-sponsored stage show, Barbie doll designer signings, a fashion show, and extraordinary doll collections, the 2009 Barbie Convention in Washington, D.C. has already sold-out in a record-breaking two days, and is expected to attract more than 1,000 of the most devoted and passionate Barbie® collectors from all around the globe. (July 7 – 11, 2009, Washington, D.C.)

Online

- 50th Anniversary Web Site: Already one of the top online destinations for girls, in late January, Barbie.com will get an e-makeover and direct Barbie fans of all ages to a new area on the site featuring Barbie’s influence in fashion, beauty and pop culture. In addition to showcasing video confessions from celebrities sharing their favorite Barbie stories, allowing fashionistas to get “behind the seams” access to the Barbie Runway Show and providing other inside scoop to events and partnerships around the globe, the new site will also include funny Barbie commercials from throughout the years, downloadable content and a fun look at favorite Barbie dolls. (www.Barbie.com/BarbieStyle).

- Facebook: Although she’s already a “friend” to all, Barbie® will have an official Facebook Page where people can become fans, check out her status (is she or isn’t she back with Ken?), hear her secrets, post messages and check out all her favorite things.

Congratulations to Mattel for receiving the 9th Annual Toy Industry Association nomination for Girl Toy of the Year for the Barbie iDesign CD Rom set in addition to being Barbie nominated in the category Property of the Year.

Toy Fair News: Toy Fair will be taking place February 15-18 and this year Mattel and Bandai America will exhibit exclusively at the Toy Industry Association's annual International Toy Fair. Mattel has added more than 20,000 square feet of private exhibit space in the Galleria (Javits Center) in addition to the 3,500 square feet of space located on level 3 where it has traditionally exhibited.

Our congratulations to Jason Wu, for the stunning evening gown he designed for our new First Lady. Here is a short snippet we found and a link to another article:

Born in Taiwan, Wu moved to Vancouver, Canada, at age 9, and attended Parsons School of Design in New York. At 16, he developed a Barbie-like doll that has become a collector’s item. After 10 years in the doll business, he launched his ready-to-wear line three seasons ago.

Barbie Digital Nail Printer! I was lucky enough to see this first hand at a pre Toy Fair event and could not resist the temptation to try it! Here is the article for you to enjoy!

Fashion designers Roksanda Ilincic and Danielle Scutt are to be sponsored during London Fashion Week by the makers of Barbie, to help celebrate her 50th anniversary, and will reciprocate by designing outfits for the beloved doll. Click here for full story.

NEW Barbie's 50th Anniversary items under Collectible/Current Dolls! Celebrate 50 years of an All-American female icon with these fabulous items!

Left: Barbie's 50th Anniversary - Shopper's Bag
Right: Barbie's 50th Anniversary - Playing Cards

Please be sure to check back tomorrow as we will be posting some incredible dolls that will be on sale for a limited time.

Barbie will have her own fashion show taking over New York's Fashion Week. Click here for story. Here is another interesting article, describing an incredible Vera Wang inspired gown with a matching gown for Barbie - click here for story.

We JUST learned that Barbie A Rare Beauty, which has been waiting for approval, GOT THE GREEN LIGHT and will be out September, 2010. This book was shot at the Sandi Holder's Doll Attic museum and will feature the rarest of rare in the world of Barbie! We will update you as more news is received. All preorders will be held for the 2010 release, so to those who preordered the book, no need to reorder your order is still standing. No charges are made until the book is received and shipped. For those who wish to order, please click here. Sandi will personally autograph your book!

Getting Dolled Up: Stila and Mattel Make a Deal - Exciting news! Click here to read the story

There is so much exciting news for Barbie's 50th! We will be seeing many licensee manufacturers promoting 50th licensed products. We do plan on carrying as much as we can so please keep checking back. Be SURE to check back on Wednesday January14th as we will be putting up some brand new photos of the 50th Anniversary Barbie Doll!

More news for 2009 - Star Trek fans will enjoy these new dolls that will be added to the line:

The Mattel toy company and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) have signed a three-year sponsorship agreement. Their cooperation begins in February 2009 when the fashion season starts, as does the presenting of new fashion collections at the New York Fashion Week. The agreement was signed honoring the 50th anniversary of the sale of Barbie dolls.

A novelty will be a big fashion show outfits for women inspired by Barbie that will be made by 50 designers. The CFDA will decide which designers will take part by selecting among 350 of its members.

The rumor is that famous designers Vera Wang and Jeremy Scott already confirmed their cooperation on “project Barbie”. Wang will reportedly design wedding gowns for real, live models and the same, but smaller versions for the dolls.

It has not been confirmed, but word is Mattel already has prepared a Barbie make-up line called “Plastic Smooth” which will be launched next year. The company is also planning to open a big Barbie house in Shanghai. Click here for more information.

We are coming up on Barbie's 50th and 2009 will be an exciting year for sure. We will be posting tidbits as we come across them, but always feel free to email us any items you might see so we can share them here.

As little girls we had boxes and boxes full of Barbie and her vast wardrobe, but now as grown women we wish we could afford just a smidgen of what Barbie had. As Barbie embarks on her 50th year her closet is about to get even more envious. WWD reports that Barbie has big plans to celebrate her 50th birthday in style with Christian Louboutin designing her a pair of pumps in her iconic shade of pink: Barbie Pantone 219 Pink.

If Barbie pink Loubou’s make your palms sweat with excitement, you might start to drool when you read this: Mattel Inc. will host a fashion show featuring 50 as-yet-undisclosed designers. Each designer will create a Barbie-inspired look at New York Fashion week come February and all 50 models will be wearing the Louboutin Barbie pink pumps. This news has got our imaginations flashing back to all the stylish outfits we used to dress Barbie in and we can’t wait to see what the great fashion minds will put her in.

If you are visiting the Baltimore, MD area you might be interested in seeing this Barbie exhibit. Click here for more details.

Toy giant Mattel Inc., after a four-year legal dispute with MGA Entertainment Inc., touted its win in the case Wednesday after a federal judge banned MGA from making and selling its pouty-lipped and hugely popular Bratz dolls.

"It's a pretty sweeping victory," Mattel attorney Michael Zeller said. "They have no right to use Bratz for any goods or services at all."

U.S. District Judge Stephen Larson rocked the toy industry with his order that MGA must immediately stop manufacturing Bratz. He allowed MGA to wait until the holiday season ends to remove the toys from store shelves.

The decision was a stunning defeat for MGA, which exploded onto the tween scene in 2001 with the edgy dolls and made hundreds of millions in profits, giving Mattel's more classic doll-diva Barbie a run for her money.

The ruling, issued in federal court in Riverside, followed a jury's finding that Bratz designer Carter Bryant developed the concept for the dolls while working for Mattel.

The same jury later awarded Mattel $10 million for copyright infringement and $90 million for breach of contract after a lengthy trial stemming from Mattel's 2004 lawsuit ended in August.

MGA spokesman Sandra Ravan did not immediately return a call for comment late Wednesday. It was unclear if MGA planned to appeal Larson's ruling.

Mattel has fought to neutralize the Bratz line for years. The dolls -- with their huge lips, pug noses, almond-shaped eyes and coquettish figures -- were an instant hit with young girls. MGA had taken Bryant's original four dolls and spun out a line of more than 40 characters, complete with accessories and related toys such as Bratz Boyz, Bratz Petz and Baby Bratz.

El Segundo-based Mattel has seen sales of Barbie -- once a rite of passage for American girls -- slide since the doe-eyed Bratz dolls first came on the scene. Domestic sales of Barbie were down 15 percent in 2007.

Both sides had a lot riding on the judge's decision and had worried about the impact of any ruling during the holiday shopping season.

The judge's injunction named all 40 dolls in the Bratz line, including the four originals -- Yasmine, Chloe, Sasha and Jade. Larson also ordered MGA to reimburse its vendors and distributors for the cost of the dolls and all shipping charges for sending them back.

During trial, Mattel attorneys said MGA made nearly $778 million on the Bratz line since it was introduced seven years ago, and company Chief Executive Isaac Larian made $696 million through June -- but MGA insisted the profits were much less.

The post-trial dispute that prompted Wednesday's ruling centered on whether the jury found that only the first generation of four Bratz dolls infringed on Mattel's copyright or whether all the dolls in the line are in violation.

The jury verdict form only asked panelists to find whether there was infringement and assign a dollar reward, but did not ask them to specify which dolls among the dozens MGA made violated the law.

Los Angeles-based MGA, which no longer makes the first-generation dolls, argued that the later toys in the Bratz line don't violate the copyright and it could continue to sell them.

MGA attorney Raoul Kennedy argued that Larson had the discretion to determine which dolls violated Mattel's copyright. Mattel's attorneys disagreed, saying the court does not have the authority to interpret the jury's findings after the fact.

PROJECT ANGEL FOOD AUCTION

Project Angel Food is proud to announce this special auction, brought to you by Mattel! Mattel has created unique, one-of-a-kind Barbie dolls, especially for Project Angel Food's Divine Design Event 2008. Be sure to check this out! Click here for link.

Harley Davidson, Generation of Dreams and the 2009 Barbie. Please check back for more information!

Need a great gift idea? Check out our new line of Barbie greeting cards - click here for more info

Carol Burnett, Plantation Belle and Kentucky Derby - all available for preorder! They are gorgeous - click here for more information

This weekend was the exciting Dream Halloween which benefits CAAF (Children Affected by Aids). This very important organization hosts Dream Halloween which was held this weekend. Hostess Jamie Lee Curtis and honorary event chairs Jada and Willow Smith hosted a very successful fundraising benefit that will help children affected by AIDS. Both Mattel and Toys R Us are presenting founders for this event. For more information on this please click here. A one of a kind doll was auctioned off, which was an amazing set of dolls, created in the likeness of Jada and Willow Smith.

Shop Girl Update - We are slowly but surely receiving the dolls and hope to have them all shipped by the end of this week. Again. thank you for your patience!

MARKET DAY WILL ARRIVE TOMORROW!!!! We will be shipping orders out Tuesday and Wednesday :)

SHOP GIRL UPDATE - She is on the way and we hope to see her toward the end of this week. Thank you for your patience. If you have Market Day and Shop Girl on order, and you want us to combine your order please email us.

We are expecting the Shop Girl shortly, we appreciate your patience! We hope that she arrives next week, and rest assured your order WILL be filled.

Please note that we just received word that the 2009 Corvette Doll is now a Wal Mart exclusive. It was disappointing news to us as dealers, as we were looking forward to carrying this doll.

SANTA RICKY DOLL - If you are looking for this doll, it is a Wal Mart exclusive. There are PLENTY of these dolls, and frequently shows as sold out on their site. BUT, here is the good news! You can go to nowinstock.net, and they will email you when product becomes available.

MARKET DAY UPDATE: The official launch date for this doll is October 15th. We will be shipping them as soon as they are received from Mattel. There has been some confusion on seeing these dolls available in hand, and that is not correct as Mattel will not be releasing product until October 15th.

Please stay tuned for “Ironic Iconic America” which will be seen on the BRAVO network on October 3rd at 8PM (EST)/7PM (CT). Please check your local listings as one never knows how things may differ in different parts of the country. We had the pleasure, along with many others who attended the Kansas City National Barbie Convention, to be interviewed for this program as Barbie was of course included as a topic for the program. It will be fun to see the program. and you might recognize some familiar faces.

We just received a very limited number of the Artist Silkstone, and are sold out We also expect Shop Girl soon, and are sold out of them as well. We do have a waiting list in the event more should become available.

Selected 2007 and 2008 dolls are on sale for a limited time! Please check out Collectible Dolls page in the 2007 and 2008 sections for GREAT deals!

More exciting new to share! More new dolls that we will be adding to the 2009 Line will include:

Barbie as Aphrodite
Hershey's Barbie doll, part of the American Favorite Collection
Kentucky Derby Barbie doll

We are thrilled to present some of the new 2009 dolls! We will post all preorder information on our site by the end of today. We stress that changes can occur, as this is relatively new news to dealers.

Brunette Bubblecut Barbie dressed in original red swimsuit w/Enchanted Evening Fashion

50th Anniversary Barbie Silkstone Doll designed by Robert Best - both Caucasian and AA

Our book (in conjunction with the ever talented Sharon Korbeck Verbeten) is now available for preorder! We are thrilled to have received this news. Click here for more information. We will be updating our site when we learn more, as we also will be selling autographed copies as well. So far we have seen the book available at towerbooks.com AND borders.com.

Grease doll, MARTY has been dropped from the Mattel line and is no longer available.

We apologize for the inconvenience. We will be sending e-mails to customers who have placed pre-orders!

JUST IN!
2008 Juicy Couture
Tarina Tarantino Designed Barbie
Campus Spirit Reproduction Gift Set
2008 Holiday Barbie

Dealers/customers battled long and hard to get her back and thank you Mattel for listening!

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.

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!

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!

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

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...

To download a registration form, visit BarbieConvention.com. Or to request one by mail, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 :)

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.

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!

On the news front, Mattel Taps Creative Artists Agency for Entertainment Marketing Efforts. Click here for full story!

SANDI GIVES US THE SCOOP!

Fashion designers Roksanda Ilincic and Danielle Scutt are to be sponsored during London Fashion Week by the makers of Barbie, to help celebrate her 50th anniversary, and will reciprocate by designing outfits for the beloved doll. Click here for full story.

Getting Dolled Up: Stila and Mattel Make a Deal - Exciting news! Click here to read the story