Gianfranco™ Ken® Doll | Barbie Collector

Gianfranco™ Ken® Doll | Barbie Collector

The last Barbie Fan Club doll of 2014 is a Silkstone Ken, designed by Robert Best, limited to 3300. He retails for $75 and goes on sale October 1.

Photo is the property of Mattel.

Form Finale - from Barbie Collector

Today is the last day to get a free Silkstone Barbie dress form (when you spend $50 or more) at Barbie Collector. It will be automatically added to your shopping cart, once you've added enough items. (You can use your $20 shop reward towards this purchase, if you like.)

Magia 2000 at Grant A Wish

Check out the photos on Flickr if you'd like to see a selection of the dolls that Mario of Magia 2000 brought with him to sell at the Grant A Wish convention this year. Above, you can see the gorgeous convention auction doll.

GAW convention doll

GAW convention doll--beautiful presentation! Mine seems to have an issue with the spit curls, but she's still very pretty!

Boater Ensemble Barbie announced

2013 Barbie Fan Club registration is two days away--February 6 for existing members--and the first official club doll is a pretty Silkstone girl called Boater Ensemble. Her retail is $85, and she's limited to one doll per member and 4500 pieces.

You'll also receive a free black dress form with your $24.95 registration. Other exclusives planned this year:

• Black and White Collection™by Linda Kyaw, a new Platinum label series, Beaded Gown Barbie
• Holiday Hostess Barbie
• and one additional surprise doll

New members will be permitted to register beginning February 13 at 9 AM PST.

One note to our overseas readers: While international collectors may join the BFC, you must have a US or Canadian shipping address, as Mattel does not ship overseas. The BarbieCollector.com shop does accept international credit cards, however, so if you can find a US shipping partner, you too can become a member.

Photo is property of Mattel.

New BFMC Silkstone Dolls from Barbie

Several new Silkstone Barbies have been announced and are available for pre-order from your favorite Barbie dealers--I'd recommend Angelic Dreamz.

First up, Mermaid Gown Barbie: She's expected in May, retails for $149.99, and she's just gorgeous.

If you haven't already seen her, check out Cocktail Dress Barbie. She retails for $89.99, and does not yet have an estimate shipping date.

Photos are courtesy of Angelic Dreamz.

New for-sale items posted on the Doll Page

Fuchsia "N Fur Francie

Please check out my latest listings on the Doll Page Show & Sell site - I've just added some additional items today.

Thanks for looking!

Fuchsia 'n Fur Francie from Barbie Fan Club

Coming for Barbie Fan Club members beginning August 15, 2012 at 9 AM, you can order Fuchsia 'n Fur Francie only through Barbie Collector.com.

No more than 4000 dolls will be produced of this Gold Label Silkstone doll. Her retail price is $74.95, and she was designed by Robert Best.

She comes to you dressed in faux fur pink coat with black vinyl trim, over a sleeveless drop waist mini dress. Her accessories include patterned tights, black boots, a chain handle tote, and gold daisy charm bracelet.

This doll will only be available to BFC Members. It's not too late to join the club!

For the official news on this doll, check out Barbie Collector.

Photo is property of Mattel.

Evening Gown Barbie at Barbie Collector!

Perhaps my favorite from the new Atelier Silkstone Collection series so far, Evening Gown Barbie is now available for order--from BarbieCollector or your favorite Barbie dealer. Her retail is $125, and she is a Gold Label doll designed by Robert Best.

The sheer bodice overlay of her gown is embellished with white beads, iridescent sequins and silk flowers, displaying a floor length elegance pink flared skirt beneath. A white pleated overlay adds drama to the outfit. Accents include pink gloves, rhinestone and pearl drop earrings, and cross strap shoes.

The doll herself has ultra-soft facial screening with neutral pink lips, and smokey eyes with winged eye liner. Her two-toned hair is styled in a classic updo.

Photo property of Mattel.

In loving memory of Melissa Windham

Photo property of Magia 2000

In the latest newsletter from Magia 2000, a photo of a charity auction doll from the Grant A Wish convention (this year in Detroit) was released.

In honor of Melissa Windham and the help of her husband Joe, the designers used Melissa's fabric for this tribute doll. The doll will be available for auction this weekend at GAW.

2012 BFMC Atelier #4 Gala Gown

Photo property of DollAttic.com

Sandi Holder's Doll Attic has just posted information about the gorgeous new Barbie Fashion Model for sale, due to be released in the Fall of 2012. She is available for preorder now for $149.99, with her name, price and product details subject to be changed.

She is called Gala Gown and is a part of the Atelier collection. She is a stunning side glancing redhead, dressed in a fantastic yellow chiffon gown with feminine ruffles and adorned with grey flowers, pearls and rhinestones. She includes stockings, gray shoes and gloves.

Just lovely!

Several special items from Marl & B

Did you miss out on Nu Mood Bettie from Tonner Doll? Marl & B still has one in stock for close to retail at $51. She is sold out at Tonner Doll and at many dealers (limited edition 500).

Additionally, Marl & B received a limited edition (one of each) of several older and very hard to find Barbie Fashion Models Silkstone dolls, including my favorite, Violette. She is a limited edition of just 999, and I was hoping I might be able to pick her up for Mother's Day--but not at the retail price of $999.99! But you should go click on her photo anyway--she is lovely.

Additionally, you should check out super special platinum edition City Smart (LE600), who was sold only in Japan, listed at $1,999.99 in 2003.

And yesterday, there was a listing for a special brunette version of Chataine listed, for $899.99, but she is already sold out. Congrats to the lucky new owner! Wow!

New Barbies from 2012

Walking Suit Barbie BRFC

Angelic Dreamz has posted new 2012 Barbies that are now available for pre-order at their website.

There are two new additions to the Twilight collection: Breaking Dawn Part I Edward and Bella, who retail for $34.99 per doll, both finely dressed in wedding attire. Bella has a particularly lovely facial screening, I think. These dolls are due in the spring of this year.

Ken has a new eco-conscious car, a MINI Cooper, which is available and in stock now for a price of $39.99. While no dolls are included with this set, it's high time Ken quits mooching off his girlfriend and gets his own wheels. There's lots of great detailing on this vehicle, including side mirrors that move, MINI logos on the hood and hubcaps, and a Ken vanity plate.

Two have particularly caught my eye, even though I don't collect Silkstones anymore (I don't, I don't, I don't--and telling myself this isn't working, LOL!).

Walking Suit Barbie, shoe above, is a fun tribute to the 1950s, dressed in a slightly oversized printed black and whit houndstooth suit. The tiny upturned collar and oversized chiffon white bow add interested and class to this blond side-glancing girl. She includes a handbag, umbrella, black hat with netting (I'm sure that's what gets me), and hatbox. She's due to ship in March, and retails for $75.

Party Dress Barbie BFCM

Party Dress Barbie also caught my eye. Her brown hair is styled in a gorgeous updo, trimmed with a Tiffany-style tiara. She's dressed in a cream-colored cocktail dress with gold and lace overlay and turquoise satin bow trim, along with a matching bolero, gloves, and shoes. Her rhinestone and pearl earrings give her just a touch of elegance, without being overdone. She is also due to ship in March, with a retail price of $100.

Photos are property of Angelic Dreamz and used with permission.

Grace Kelly Silkstones, Sinatra, Elvis and more Barbies on sale at Gilt!

Check out Gilt.com for some great sales starting today at 9 AM PT on brand new Barbies from this year's line-up!

I don't have price information yet, but they are usually pretty good. The dolls I've seen in person are really gorgeous, especially the Grace Kelly bride.

I perhaps should go back and fix my tweets so I can at least get her name spelled correctly. Whoops!

Update:

I have some price information for you. First, the Rear Window Grace Kelly doll is available as a pre-release (she's officially due in December 2011) for $34.95.

The Romance, The Bride and To Catch a Thief are at their prospective retail prices: $125, $150 and $35.

Sinatra, Elvis and Dynasty's Alexis are listed at $25 ($10 off their retail prices).

Pillow Talk gift set is listed at $58 (instead of $70), and Lucy & Ricky are listed at $47 (from $70).

Unfortunately, this sale isn't as stellar as their last Silkstone sale, which has items listed at 50% off retail prices.

Silkstone Grace Kelly gift set, The Romance, in stock at dealers!

You can out this chic gift set from Mattel on Barbiecollector.com: this Grace Kelly The Romance Silkstone gift set is available from your favorite Barbie dealer today (and coming October 4 from Barbiecollector.com as well).

Her suggested retail is $135, and she includes the variegated blonde Grace Kelly sculpt on a Silkstone body. She is dressed in a gorgeous black floral print dress with matching hair piece, white gloves and black slingback pumps. Additionally, she includes a second outfit--the classic black sheath, black trench, white hat, pearls, a scarf and a bouquet.

Joe's List has her listed for $164.99, and the Doll Attic has her listed for $159.99. Cherished Friends has her listed with an October delivery for $135.

10th Anniversary Tribute Silkstone

10th Anniversary Tribute Silkstone, originally uploaded by alington.

She arrived yesterday, mysteriously in a box. And she's gorgeous. I adore her. This is the Silkstone I "accidentally" ordered.

Her face seems rounder than some Silkstones. Her hair is an absolutely fan-tab-ulous updo. Her dress--gorgeous chiffon and satin, with elegant gold embroidery with pink and iridescent sequin accents.

Her slate blue spikes have a hard time staying on her feet. And since I'm new to these dolls, can someone please tell me what I'm doing wrong with their stands? Is it me? Is it Mattel?

I love her facial screening, in spite of the chunky glitter. Normally I can't stand chunky glitter (I love shimmer and shine, but not glitter!), but for some reason, her pale lips balance out the near excessive glitter on her lids.

See the rest of her photo shoot on Flickr. And see her dress fabric as the current background (at the time of this post, anyway) of our blog. It looks almost Rococo when tiled.

Tout de Suite

Tout de Suite, originally uploaded by alington.

One of the dolls that mysteriously arrived at my door.

Just kidding! She was my first SIlkstone. I bought her nude, and then the complete outfit from a friend. I think she's just lovely.

I realize as I'm posing this photo that her hair bow is probably in upside down. Oh well! I hate it when that happens. Check out the rest of her photo shoot, including her 'bedroom slippers," on Flickr.

An Exclusive Dress and Fashion Accessory Pack from Randall Craig

Randall Craig's newest offering in red and yellow.

In gray and coral.

Randall Craig has created an exclusive dress especially for the members of his Yahoogroup. The dress is done in four different colors, red, yellow, coral, and gray, with each color a limited edition of 25 pieces. The dress was fitted to a FR Monogram doll. While Silkstones, ModelMuse, Poppy Parker, Dynamite Girls, NuFace, and other similarly sized fashion dolls can also wear this dress, it is not recommended for standard FR dolls or vintage Barbie.

Accessory pack.

Additionally, he has a fashion accessory pack available which coordinates nicely with any of the four dresses.  The accessory pack, which has an edition size of 100, includes sterling silver hoop earrings, three pairs of shoes, a hat, and a flower-filled tote. Not a member of Randall's Yahoogroup?  Just click here to sign up!

OOAK Fashion Doll Series: Silkstone Barbie Dolls by Steve Skutka

These Silkstone Barbie dolls have all had their hair rerooted and restyled, facial paint removed and repainted, and their fashions designed and made by Steve Skutka.

I love them because of their vintage look and classic style.

Silkstone as #1 titian ponytail Barbie doll. Her cotton floral-print dress has a halter top, zipper back, and a pocket accent with lace trim.



#1 Blonde ponytail Barbie doll wearing a red silk sheath. The bodice is lined in white and the fashion is completed by short white gloves, reproduction red open-toe shoes, and a red netting hat. The hat is the same design as Vintage Barbie's Orange Blossom hat.



Bild Lilli doll in yellow tutrleneck and black knit pants.



 #1 Brunette Ponytail in silk sheath. The closed-toe shoes are by Dressmaker Details. The hat design is similar to Vintage Barbie's Commuter Set hat.

The Showgirl

The Showgirl, originally uploaded by alington.

A birthday present from my daughter Lauren--a very generous gift--to help me on my new habit of Silkstone Barbies.

Lauren is a great girl to have on my side--never one to scrimp on feathers and sequins. (I'm a little scared, since she's only seven.)

I love this doll, The Showgirl. Pink, satin, beads, glitter, feathers, you name it. A little like a gorgeous, more elegant flamingo. And her right glancing eyes are perfect.

She reminds me a little of Glinda. The very good witch of the north. Or something.