tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483220306879316881.post1866184221780958150..comments2024-02-18T22:03:53.426-08:00Comments on THE FASHION DOLL REVIEW: When do you debox a doll?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16561766892147111289noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483220306879316881.post-23781822092825030502014-01-24T07:50:13.040-08:002014-01-24T07:50:13.040-08:00Haley, if you are collecting just for you, I would...Haley, if you are collecting just for you, I wouldn't worry too much about keeping the boxes, unless you like them. I personally like the graphics from some of the boxes from the 1980s era, though--plus, they can help you remember which accessories were included with which dolls, and there are also a few box variations as well. <br /><br />Of course, with Barbie, the value does decrease dramatically once the doll is deboxed. However--with this era, you should keep in mind that there are a few things you may want to look for in a deboxed doll, too:<br /><br />Dolls have a tendency to get sticky legs, and also develop white and green spots on them. These are mostly dolls from the late 1980s. And you won't know your dolls are doing this unless they are deboxed. (So... would that take away from your enjoyment? Would you want to find new bodies for them? Either way, it could be a new problem to solve.)<br /><br />Also, you can replace rubber bands on deboxed dolls--which of course you can't do on NRFB dolls. I mean here the hair rubber bands. These tend to melt over time, and leave a sticky residue in the hair.<br /><br />And finally--deboxed dolls from the 1980s lend themselves well to play and redressing! :)<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16561766892147111289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483220306879316881.post-54802144817947003592014-01-23T21:26:08.975-08:002014-01-23T21:26:08.975-08:00I am collecting barbie dolls and I have about 55 I...I am collecting barbie dolls and I have about 55 I just got a magic moves barbie from 1985 all my dolls are in boxes should I take them out and throw away the boxes<br />I love my dolls and are not buying to resell them.<br />what to do help<br />Thanks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12164971874880044282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483220306879316881.post-92100517942143668982013-03-15T06:08:36.817-07:002013-03-15T06:08:36.817-07:00Someone yelled at you? Like another doll collector...Someone yelled at you? Like another doll collector? My goodness. It's not as if it was your doll collection or anything! ;)<br /><br />Good for you, for going for own way! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16561766892147111289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483220306879316881.post-13477545063903902852013-03-15T06:01:51.105-07:002013-03-15T06:01:51.105-07:00When I started collecting Barbies in the early 198...When I started collecting Barbies in the early 1980s, the rule was to NEVER remove an item from its box. I almost ALWAYS did, both for the stuff I bought new and for the few older items that I bought on the second market. I got yelled at once for doing so. Now I am very glad I did remove the dolls, clothes and other items.<br />The only items I kept in boxes were the ones I bought new and intended to resell a few years later, plus the occasional special editions that I bought. Mostly I bought playline items.skippercollectorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00879839553080884379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483220306879316881.post-56405120488338124182013-03-14T10:15:21.326-07:002013-03-14T10:15:21.326-07:00I agree. I think Silkstone and Poppy boxes are gre...I agree. I think Silkstone and Poppy boxes are great--the dolls are mostly tied in (well, with some sewing--they do have a long way to travel), so it's easy to put them back if storage or shipping is necessary. But some of those other boxes--ugh!<br /><br />On that note--I actually saw some tropical themed-Barbies at Kohl's the other day that didn't have any plastic in their packaging. All paper. I thought it was quite clever, except the dolls' hair was all messy. It was quite a shame! But definitely, a lot less packaging. And it seems with many other (heavier packaging) you end up ruining their hair when removing them from the box anyway. <br /><br />EIther way, I think you're right. The chances of a doll remaining mint is slim, even NRFB. So why not enjoy her a little more? :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16561766892147111289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483220306879316881.post-35794007098642803922013-03-14T09:57:26.651-07:002013-03-14T09:57:26.651-07:00I did a doll exhibit a few years ago and discovere...I did a doll exhibit a few years ago and discovered so many of my NRFB dolls had issues. The rubber bands melted, there was dry rot of fabrics, tape and elastics had come loose and tiny accessories were floating around inside the box. It lead me to become a deboxer. I throw most boxes away these days. I've kept the Silkstone boxes and some of the Poppy Parker boxes, but mostly they go to the recycle bin. I still have dolls NRFB, but only because I haven't had time to debox them. With the Barbies, you need an engineering degree and tools to get those babies out of those boxes. But! Out they will come! Eventually! There might be a doll (like your Shimmer) that would remain NRFB, but probably not forever. Just my humble opinion ...PoetC7https://www.blogger.com/profile/11544744109708024717noreply@blogger.com