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Barbie Doll Around The World 1964-2007
J Michael Augustyniak
Publisher: Collector Books
Status:
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Description:
Avid collectors of foreign BarbieŽ dolls have sought foreign-exclusive BarbieŽ dolls for over four decades. Argentina, Australia, Canada, China, England, France, Germany, Italy, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, and Venezuela are among the countries with unique BarbieŽ dolls featured in this inclusive book. A foreign 'Photo Family Tree' will delight collectors who will be introduced to foreign BarbieŽ friends Danbie, Eli, Ellie, Flora, Lia, Kotbie, Marie, Noel, Reina, Sophie, Stephanie, Susie, Tina, Valerie, and Viky. Readers will be surprised to learn fascinating details such as Ken being named 'Bob' in Brazil and 'Kenny' in Argentina, while the historic first 'black BarbieŽ' sold in the U.S. was called 'Christie' in Europe. This is the first book devoted entirely to foreign BarbieŽ dolls. Even BarbieŽ doll's tiny sister Kelly (known as 'Shelly' outside the U.S.) is well represented in this book. Featuring 1,400 foreign BarbieŽ-family dolls in 2,400 full color photos, with many close-ups for easy identification. 2007 values.
Review:
Barbie Around The World is an identification and value guide for those Barbies that have been made and sold in 140 different countries. It is written by J. Michael Augustyniak and published by Collector Books. It covers the period from 1964 to 2007. Barbie's face is changed to appeal to buyers in foreign countries, and today, she is as diverse as the various peoples of the world. The introduction to the book includes notes of Barbies in many different countries.
Book Details:
- 10-digit ISBN #: 1-57432-530-2
- 13-digit ISBN #: 978-1-57432-530-0
- Number of Pages: 368
- Number of Illustrations: 2396
- Binding: Hardback
- Dimensions: 8.50" x 11.00" x 1.25"
- Weight: 3.20lbs
- Published: June 01, 2007
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Reviews:
Review of Barbie Doll Around the World 1964-2007
May 22, 2008
Reviewer: Donna Miller, Old Stuff, June/July 2008
Barbie Around The World is an identification and value guide for those Barbies that have been made and sold in 140 different countries. It is written by J. Michael Augustyniak and published by Collector Books. It covers the period from 1964 to 2007. Barbie's face is changed to appeal to buyers in foreign countries, and today, she is as diverse as the various peoples of the world. The introduction to the book includes notes of Barbies in many different countries. In Australia in 1976, Barbie wore an Australian Olympic swimsuit and her gold medal featured a Kangaroo. In China, one of the special Barbies is named "Going Home Barbie." Since 2002, it has been used as a souvenir gift to adopting parents of Chinese children who stay at the White Swan Hotel in Guangzhou, China. She is packaged with a Chinese infant. Barbie made her debut in India in 1991, wearing a traditional Indian sari and the Hindu dot on her forehead. Japanese anime influenced the design in the 1970s of Barbie's friend Eli, with her large head and big eyes. Tuli-Chan and Cho Cha Chan were anime versions of Francie and Skipper. Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Venezuela, Canada, and all of Europe all have their own versions of this American sweetheart and offer collectors an almost endless opportunity to add to their collections.
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