An historical recap continues from the Barbie collector web site to current line. As the 1960s progressed, Barbie took on the style and sophistication of the decade's most famous trendsetter - Jackie Kennedy, wearing such stunning fashions as Silken Flame, and Fashion Luncheon. Another popular look for the late 60s was that of the American Girl - a chin-length Dutch-boy hairstyle available in many colors. In addition to the new fashion and hairstyle, American Girl dolls were the first Barbie dolls to have bendable legs.

As the 1960s gave way to the "British Invasion", Barbie again became a trendsetter. Not only did she get a fashion makeover, but her body style, hair, face sculpting and makeup changed as well. In addition to wearing the popular mod fashions, Barbie doll's body underwent dramatic changes including a new Twist 'N Turn waist, and a more youthful face with rooted eyelashes. As hair play became an important aspect of the Barbie doll experience, Barbie began wearing her hair long and straight, and in varying colors - perfect for little girls to brush and style!

In the early 1970s, Barbie became more poseable than ever before, with bendable wrists, elbows, and ankles. This allowed Barbie to participate in all kinds of new activities, including gymnastics, horseback riding, and ballet. And like the previous decade, Barbie embodied the fashion and lifestyle trends of the world around her. During the 1970s, her fashions included the "prairie" look, the "granny" dress, the "California Girl" suntan, and the zany glitz of the "disco" era.

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 In 1977 for the Barbie doll. Barbie again underwent a major face sculpting change with the introduction of Superstar Barbie. This doll featured a wide open-mouthed smile along with bright painted eyes, and looked much friendlier that any of the previous dolls. Barbie wore fashions that mirrored the funky trends found on dance floors across the country, as well as chic designer looks that came in vogue in the late 1970s. Mattel issued Blue Rhapsody Barbie in 1986.

This doll was Mattel's first porcelain doll, and marks the beginning of the collector line. In 1988 came the Happy Holidays Barbie doll series. More exciting dolls and designers have made it onto the current line to the Barbie doll family. Many store exclusive, collector exclusives, designers' series continues, fashion model collection, the Kelly line and so much more. This site's focus is on the vintage line. I do have a current modern Barbie doll list featured. I do buy selected current dolls.

Dolls can be found on the secondary market. Enjoy buying current line dolls. There's a wide array of past dolls on the secondary market as well. I would recommend to buy the dolls that you like.

Read the entire story up to the 1990's at this link.

 http://www.barbiecollector.com/collecting/story.asp    Be sure to check out the official Barbie web site here

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