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.

Barbie Fan Club

The 2014 Barbie Fan Club is open for registration as of today as well. Membership gifts start shipping in early February, and club spots are limited to 8000. It's a pretty good deal--$24.95 per year--and a must if you plan to attend Barbie convention.

Benefits include:

• $80 in BarbieCollector.com club benefits (these are passed out $20 per quarter, so the $24.95 fee pays for itself quickly)
• A free BFC card case--new this year (I have to say--these accessories have been a huge hit with my hairdresser and her staff!)
• The opportunity to purchase (4) club dolls, which are previewed online
• Designer sneak peeks, chats, videos, special membership access, and more!

Another exclusive - I really dig the laser cut features of her dress, and can't wait to see this in person!

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Photos are property of Mattel--and I am sneaking screenshots from their website in the hopes that you will sign up for the fan club!

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.

Barbie Fan Club - save the date!

2013 Barbie Fan Club registration opens on February 6, 2013! It's limited to 8000 registrants, and it sold out last year in July. There are lots of goodies in store for members this year, including:

• the same membership price of $24.95
• the chance to purchase up to four exclusive dolls
• up to $80 in shop rewards
• surprise gift with membership
• designer video interviews
• and more!

Find out more information here.

Yuletide Yummies Barbie coming soon!

Yuletide Yummies™ Barbie® - photo property of Mattel

The next Holiday Hostess doll and Barbie Fan Club exclusive is going on sale on September 12, 2012.

Yuletide Yummies™ is designed by Bill Greening with a vintage face, and she's wearing a lovely tea-length green satin dress with lace trim on the sleeves and and oversized plaid bow. She includes a beaded chain necklace, gold earrings, and red sandals. Her golden blond hair is pulled into a curled ponytail with a plaid bow.

She retails for $75 and is a Gold Label doll.

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.

Barbie Fan Club goodies

These are the exclusives from the goodie bag for BFC members offered to convention attendees this morning. We received a blonde I Can Be President doll, pink neck pillow, black eye shades, a deck of playing cards, and a pack of 3D note cards including glasses. The presentation is adorable in a white Barbie Fan Club bag with pink tissue.