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Your guide to appraising and selling vintage Barbie dolls, from 90s Barbies to holiday Barbies
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Ever since the first Barbie was launched in 1959, this iconic line of dolls has taken the world by storm. If you have some old dolls of your own lying around your home, there’s a chance you could be sitting on a small pile of cash (we’re talking 100s or even 1000s of dollars)—but appraising your old toys is the only way to know for sure. We’ve done some of the research for you by reviewing the most valuable Barbie dolls on the market currently, so you don’t have to. We’ve even included some tips on appraising and selling your dolls, so you can get the best value for your Barbies.
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Most Valuable Barbies
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Stefano Canturi Barbie: $250,000 Chances are, you don’t have this one-of-a-kind, diamond-studded Barbie collecting dust in your basement—but if you do, prepare for a windfall of cash! Created by jewelry designer Stefano Canturi and released in 2010, this bejeweled Barbie was auctioned for $250,000, though she’s easily worth more money than that. [1] X Research source
- Release year: 2010
- Hair color: Blonde
- Outfit: Short black dress
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Diamond Castle Promotional Barbie: $94,800 The year 2008 was a big year for cinema, especially in the Barbie universe. To highlight the movie Barbie & the Diamond Castle , Mattel released a diamond-studded Barbie that could allegedly be worth over $94,800 (though it’s never actually been put on the auction block before). [2] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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De Beers 40th Anniversary: $85,000 As another one-of-a-kind bejeweled Barbie, this extremely limited-edition Barbie made by jewelry company De Beers is worth 10s of thousands of dollars (if you’re lucky enough to have her in the first place). [3] X Research source
- Release year: 1999
- Hair color: Black
- Outfit: Gold bikini with long pink skirt and orange shawl
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Original Barbie: $27,000+ Known for her sharp swimsuit, curly bangs, and iconic side-eye, the very first Barbie is worth around $27,000 if she’s still in the box. It’s okay if she’s slightly used, though—some collectors are willing to pay around $8,000 for even a used version of her. [4] X Research source
- Release year: 1959
- Hair color: Blonde
- Outfit: Black and white swimsuit
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Pink Diamond Barbie: $15,000 If you’re on the market for a luxurious Barbie, look no further than the one-of-a-kind Pink Diamond Barbie, which authentically lives up to its name. This doll’s attire (and existence) are so valuable, in fact, that you’d have to pay $15,000 to get your hands on it.
- Release year: 2013
- Hair color: Blonde
- Outfit: Pink diamond dress and long pink fur coat
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Lorraine Schwartz Barbie: $7,500 This rare, one-of-a-kind entered the Barbie scene in 2010, where the doll was auctioned off for charity. [5] X Research source Given how rare this Barbie is, her estimated worth is around $7,500.
- Release year: 2010
- Hair color: Red
- Outfit: Short black dress and scarf
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Marie Antoinette Barbie: $1,500+ In 2003, an exquisite, limited edition Barbie recreation of the famous French queen Marie Antoinette was released. Given her rarity, she’s often resold for over $1,500.
- Release year: 2003
- Hair color: Blonde
- Outfit: Large blue and gold gown
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Happy Holidays Barbie 1997 Brunette Misprint: $1,201 This ribbon-covered Barbie actually isn’t that pricey when you buy the normal version. However, there are a few rare copies of this 1997 Barbie where the eye color on the back of the box differs with the actual Barbie, which jacks up the doll’s price. [6] X Research source
- Release year: 1997
- Hair color: Brown
- Outfit: Red, white, and gold ribbon-themed dress
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Devi Kroell Barbie: $1,075 This rare, one-of-a-kind Barbie was made and sold at an auction for $1,075. If you happen to have this Barbie on hand, you could resell it for a pretty penny! [7] X Research source
- Release year: 2010
- Hair color: Brown
- Outfit: Short black dress
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Color Magic Barbie: $850+ If you were lucky enough to get your hands on one of the original Color Magic Barbies from 1966, you could be in for a world of cash. Depending on the doll’s condition, the Color Magic Barbie can resell anywhere between $850 and $1250. [8] X Research source
- Release year: 1966
- Hair color: Blonde or brown
- Outfit: A yellow, green, white, and pink patterned top with pink pants or a yellow, blue, white, pink, and green argyle romper
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Harvey Nichols Special Edition Barbie: $650 This special edition Barbie is nostalgically and financially valuable, with people reselling their dolls anywhere between $650 and $900. [9] X Research source
- Release year: 1995
- Hair color: Blonde
- Outfit: Pink jacket and black skirt
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Francie Barbie: $650 The Francie Barbie line came out in the 1966 and featured Barbies with different skin tones, hair colors, and outfits. The “Barbie Francie and Her Swing’ Separates” line specifically can sell for extremely high, with a minimum resale value of $650. [10] X Research source Other Francie dolls can sell for over $1,000 on marketplaces like eBay.
- Release year: 1966
- Hair color: Brown, brunette, blonde, and red
- Outfit: Colorful clothing with bright
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City Smart Barbie: $650+ This sharp-looking Barbie sells for at least $650, but can net you as much as $1,151 (depending on the doll’s condition). [11] X Research source
- Release year: 2003
- Hair color: Blonde
- Outfit: Knee-length black dress
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Centennial Barbie Alpha Kappa Alpha: $445+ This decked out Barbie is as beautiful as she is valuable, with a resale value between $445 and $1,526. [12] X Research source
- Release year: 2008
- Hair color: Brown
- Outfit: Long green and pink dress
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Golden Gala Barbie: $375+ The beautiful Golden Gala Barbie lives up to her name, sporting a long, golden evening gown and a matching gold jacket. This Barbie tends to sell between the $375 and $1,450 range, depending on her condition. Another model of this Barbie with darker skin and hair can sell for as much as $450. [13] X Research source
- Release year: 2009
- Hair color: Blonde or black
- Outfit: Long gold dress
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Pink Jubilee Barbie: $300+ An original Pink Jubilee Barbie (produced in 1989) has a high resale value, with some people listing their dolls within the $900-$1,100 range.
- Release year: 1989
- Hair color: Blonde
- Outfit: Silver dress with shoulder pads
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Bob Mackie Countess Dracula Barbie: $300+ This exquisitely costumed vampire Barbie sells for at least $300, with an upper value as high as $886. [14] X Research source
- Release year: 2011
- Hair color: Red
- Outfit: Red and black gown
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Athena Barbie: $265+ This iconic Barbie looks ready to take on the battlefield in an outfit fit for a Greek goddess (or warrior). She can be sold for a pretty godly price, ranging anywhere from $265 to $650. [15] X Research source
- Release year: 2010
- Hair color: Brown
- Outfit: Greek warrior outfit
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Queen Elizabeth I Barbie: $240+ This Barbie, modeled after the famous historical monarch, can net you anywhere from $240 to $800 (and possibly more, if online marketplaces are anything to go by). [16] X Research source
- Release year: 2004
- Hair color: Red
- Outfit: Fancy white gown
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Karl Lagerfeld Barbie: $200+ Back in September 2014, a special-edition Barbie produced with well-known fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld hit the markets, with less than 1,000 total Barbies for sale. [17] X Research source This Barbie’s resale value often sits between $200 and $350, but some sell this doll for as high as $10,000.
- Release year: 2014
- Hair color: White
- Outfit: Suit and tie
- Notable accessories: Fingerless gloves and black sunglasses
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Monique Lhuillier Bride Barbie Gold Label: $199+ In 2006, 2 Monique Lhuillier Barbies were released: one with brown hair, and one with blonde hair. The brunette version of the doll has a higher resale value ($199-$500) than her blonde counterpart ($325-$350). [18] X Research source
- Release year: 2006
- Hair color: Brown
- Outfit: Long white gown with sash
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Pink Splendor Barbie: $135+ This elegant doll has an epic price tag in addition to her epic updo. If you get your hands on this rare Barbie, you can resell her for as much as $2,421.
- Release year: 1996
- Hair color: Blonde
- Outfit: Large pink gown
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Brunette-Flocked Ken Doll: $130+ While Ken dolls currently have totally plastic hair, this wasn’t always the case. Originally, a special kind of felt was used for the hair before the big switch was made. If you have a Ken doll with this special type of hair, you could be sitting on a big wad of cash!
- Release year: 1960
- Hair color: Brown
- Outfit: Red and white striped jacket with red shorts
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Byron Lars Coco Barbie: $100+ The Byron Lars Coco Barbie features a stylish outfit with multicultural influences. On the low end, this doll sells for $100; on the high end, you can get as much as $1,101 for this Barbie. [19] X Research source
- Release year: 2007
- Hair color: Black
- Outfit: Leopard print bodice, puffer vest, stripped top, and tartan skirt
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Midnight Tuxedo Barbie: $74+ In 2001, Barbie released 2 different Midnight Tuxedo Barbies: a black-haired doll with a darker skin tone and a blonde-haired doll with a lighter skin tone. The black-haired Midnight Tuxedo Barbie in particular can sell for up to $726, while the blonde-haired Barbie can sell for up to $203. [20] X Research source
- Release year: 2001
- Hair color: Black
- Outfit: Long black dress
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Totally Hair Barbie: $30+ Don’t be fooled by the low starting price—if you have a high-quality version of this doll in your possession, you could resell her for as much as $391. [21] X Research source
- Release year: 1991
- Hair color: Blonde
- Outfit: Pink, purple, green, and blue-patterned shirt and shorts
- Special note: There was also a Totally Hair Ken doll released in 1991. Like his Barbie counterpart, some collecting enthusiasts believe that he could also be worth over $300. [22] X Research source
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