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What is the error on the 1997 holiday Barbie? ›

This Barbie is rare because the eyes are green on the doll but the eyes on the back picture for the doll are blue. They recalled these after the error was found.

The most valuable holiday Barbies are from the years 1988-1992. Dolls that are MIB (mint in box) from those years sell for between $40-$200. A set of NRFB (never removed from box) dolls from 1988 to 1998 can sell for around $1,000.

The 1997 Holiday Barbie Special Edition has a recalled misprint of blue eyes on the box and green eyes on the doll itself.

There honestly is no rhyme nor reason to the occasional high prices that pop up for some of the holiday dolls. The box variations and misprints don't really add any value. Because these dolls were made in such great numbers, none of the box variations are actually rare.

Midge's run as the youthful, freckled sidekick has been sporadic and at times turbulent, with only a handful of releases in the '60s, before she resurfaced in the '80s and '90s. Then, a pregnant version of the doll was unceremoniously pulled from store shelves in 2002 amid fears she was promoting teen motherhood.

First, the 1966 date on the dolls doesn't refer to the date the doll was made, it refers to the date the mold was trademarked. You can determine approximately when the doll was made by the country of origin. For example, Barbies have been made in Malaysia from 1986-present, and in Hong Kong from 1970-1987.

Vintage Barbies – those produced between 1959 and 1966 – tend to be more expensive. As for the newer Barbies, Knutson said collectors should look for platinum or gold label Barbies, which signify Barbies that are rarer and therefore more valuable.

But did you know you can pawn less conventional items like comic books, vintage Barbie dolls or even boats? Yes, those random pawn shop goods you may see when shopping truly do have value. The next time you're looking to make a bit of extra cash or need a quick loan, consider pawning one of these less obvious items.

Vintage Barbie dolls on the market from 1959 to the late 1960s are especially prized among collectors. Often, these Barbies had bendable legs or red hair, and they are considered some of the most rare and valuable. Today, the price of a mint condition Barbie from this era can run close to $25,000.

The doll, however, was reportedly recalled. It was a collaboration that went awry. Mattel partnered with OREO-maker Nabisco to create an “OREO”-themed Barbie in the 1990s. The doll, however, was reportedly recalled after criticism that the word “Oreo” can also have an offensive connotation to people of color.

Why did Skipper get discontinued? ›

While the aim was to educate young consumers on the natural process, the doll was discontinued 10 years later due to increasing criticism. Following the premiere of Great Gerwig's Mattel inspired film Barbie, in which Hannah Khalique-Brown assumed the role of Skipper, fans were intrigued by the questionable doll.

Toward the end of the "Barbie" movie, many more discontinued dolls — including Sugar Daddy Ken, Growing Up Skipper, and Earring Magic Ken — help Stereotypical Barbie (Margot Robbie) on her journey.

Not an isolated case, professor says

Sabrina Thomassays she has seen them sometimes cost more. "The problem, I believe," she said, "when we look at these discrepancies in pricing is that toy manufacturers do not produce Black dolls in proportion to the number of people in the human population."

Like super limited edition Rolex luxury watches, the most expensive Barbie dolls tend to be the ones that had a very limited release. It's simple economics. When supply is very small, and demand is very high, the prices of some limited edition (or even one-of-a-kind) Barbie dolls are going to skyrocket.

Detractors argue that the doll perpetuates unrealistic beauty standards, emphasizing a slim figure, flawless features, and unattainable perfection. Critics claim these ideals can negatively impact a young girl's self-esteem and body image, fostering insecurities and self-doubt.

Notably, when asked why they would not want to play with her, at least 25 percent of the girls said it was because curvy Barbie was fat, chubby, or "big." The tendency to idealize thin bodies and show negative attitudes toward fatter bodies has implications for how children treat each other.

#1: Teen Talk Barbie (1992)

Teenagers say a lot of things, but Mattel found themselves in particularly hot water in 1992 when Teen Talk Barbie was released.

This Special 1997 Edition Barbie is rare only a few produced and sold before Mattel realized and fixed their mistake. The Barbie pictured on back has bright blue eyes. The brunette doll in the box has green eyes.