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Selling a holidays barbie isn’t all that difficult. We mentioned the terms MIB and NRFB. For both conditions, the doll and the box should be “like new,” meaning never opened. In 1988, Mattel started a tradition that would go on for another 32 years; it released a unique doll collection designed with extravagant hair, clothes, and accessories and called them Holiday Barbies. 1988 Happy Holidays Barbie Doll Special Edition 1st in the series Collectible The value is in the box. It’s one thing to have a doll still intact – hair laid, dress freshly pressed – but to have it in its box is even better. These boxes have terms to describe their conditions among the Holiday Barbie collectors.

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This brunette beauty is not only one of the most expensive holiday barbies, but she’s also one of the most valued barbies overall. Its price is due to the fact that only 540 of the brown-haired model exist. Holiday Barbies ranging from 1995 to today are not worth as much money as older editions. There are some exceptions, however—like rare colors. 2004 was the first year that two holiday Barbies were produced, one with a green dress and the other with a burgundy dress. Take an average of the values and you’ll have an accurate idea of the doll’s actual value. All in all, the most efficient way to know the value of your doll is to get it appraised. Never Removed From Box (NRFB) = The Barbie is still inside the box, but the box isn’t perfect. You have never taken the barbie out of the box. This Holiday Barbie is a pioneer in many ways – it’s the first to use the name “Holiday Barbie” and the first two colorways doll. One wears a green dress while the other’s Burgundy. The Burgundy is rarer because Mattel made a few while the green is quite popular.

Removed from Box= This Barbie is removed from her box but doesn’t have all her accessories and may need some TLC. This is usually the case if the barbie was ever used as a toy.

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Soon as they hit the market, Holiday Barbie dolls sold out, and Mattel realized it appealed to adult collectors as a collectible. It was also a perfect “Happy Holidays” gift for doll lovers since the box had those words inscribed on them until 1998. They’re built for display only as the company expects them to join the holiday décor hence their fixed features. The Holiday Barbie typically has specific poses and permanent accessories. So, please don’t force them off. 10 Most Valuable Holiday Barbies Velvet burgundy coat with gold damask ball underskirt, white fur collar and sleeves, and white fur hat Damaged Box = There is significant damage to the box but the Barbie has still never been removed and attached inside. The damage might be anything from a slight tear to a completely crushed box.In 1945, Ruth and Elliot Handler started a small toymaking business in their garage without knowing it would become an empire. Within three years of establishment, they expanded their company to Los Angeles, California. The 1989 Holiday Barbie is the second one in this collection. Therefore, it was in high demand due to the success of the 1988 model. It is in an all-white gown with a huge white tulle skirt. The least valuable are the Holiday Barbie dolls sold without boxes. They’re often preowned, so they’ll likely miss a few accessories and need some bolstering. How Old is your Holiday Barbie? All in all, these classic dolls make a fun collectible for adults and younger Barbie fanatics alike. Let us know in the comments below if you’ve ever sold a holiday barbie or if you collect them!

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Mint In Box (MIB)= The plastic is clear, there are no tears to the box. It is essentially in the perfect condition. There are some wildly different estimates about how much Holiday Barbies are worth across the internet. Therefore, it’s hard to pinpoint just how much a specific model is worth.There are 33 Holiday Barbies in total, with the last release being 2021. Mattel started the tradition in 1988 and hasn’t defaulted a year since then. However, in 2004 – 2005, the company included rare limited editions to the regular Holiday Barbies. Are there other Valuable Barbie Dolls? Look for your year below for rough estimates of what you might spend (or make) on a more common Holiday Barbie.

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Barbie is a doll that was launched in 1959 and created by Mattel, Inc. Barbie was inspired by a doll named Bild Lilli that Ruth Handler saw during a trip to Germany. This doll inspired her to come up with the concept of an adult fashion doll who we now all know as the iconic doll and media franchise Barbie, a name given to her as a reference to Handler's daughter, Barbara. For the past 50 years, Barbie has become a cultural icon and a staple in the toy world, particularly among dolls. So, you know that you’ll get the most value for your barbie if you sell them MIB or NRFB. But how do you keep a MIB item in tip-top condition? There are so many things that can potentially cause your barbie to decrease in value. As exciting as a new year is for everyone, it doesn’t compare to the joy at the turn of the century, or better, Millennium. You know how people make New Year resolutions and promise to make significant changes, well Mattel did so with its Celebration Barbie. Full white hair, silver collar with holly embellishments, red and silver ribbon belt and a green ballgown Never Removed From Box (NRFB)= The Barbie is still inside the box, but the box isn’t perfect. You have never taken the barbie out of the box. If there is yellowing to the plastic or some fraying, it’s probably in the NRFB condition.Families, girls growing up, and a whole slew of collectors have been grateful to Mattel president and inventor, Ruth Handler, for giving them a franchise worth appreciating in all its manifold splendors. And, as has become the case, to cash in on! Barbie dolls are not just pretty they are also pretty expensive, if some of their collector-value prices are to be believed. So if you happen to own one of these Barbies, or know someone who does, you’re sitting on a mini-goldmine, and that’s only if you have the heart to give them away.