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Holiday Gift Guide for the Ultimate Barbie Lover

The Holiday Gift Guide for the Ultimate Barbie Collector

Mattel's Barbie has released her next line of unique items in the new Blond Book collection, a collection that celebrates all things blond. This collection is filled with fab items from around the globe, from accessories to a one-of-a-kind corset and dolls designed by fashion's avant-garde duo, The Blonds.

Here's a list of some of some dream-worthy items from the Blond Book collection that are sure to please the most fervent Barbie fan:

For the art lover, there's the pop art piece A Plastic Tan Never Fades. Priced at $750, the (30" W by 40" H) piece is made to order and printed on white Plexiglas. Allow up to 14 weeks for delivery.
A once-in-a-lifetime tour of Beverly Hills, Barbie-style, of course. For $10,000, the trip is complete with two business class round trip tickets, three nights stay at a 5-star hotel (double occupancy), and private car service while in Los Angeles. The package includes professional photography and a custom scrapbook. Only one trip is available. To place an order, contact (800) 491-7514.

Gallery: Barbie's Blond Book Collection

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The Limited Edition Barbie Foosball Table

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The Limited Edition Barbie Foosball Table

FAO Schwarz has the perfect gift for the ultimate Barbie lover just in time for the holidays.

The Bonzini Babyfoot Barbie Foosball Table is the most extravagant item from Mattel's limited-edition, privately commisioned, "The Plastic Collection" of carefully curated Barbie items from around the world.

Only an exclusive few of Barbie's biggest fans now have the opportunity to purchase the limited edition foosball table, as only eight tables of this type will be commissioned.

From the imagination of young french designer Chloé Ruchon, a student at Decorative Arts School in Strausburg, comes the ultra-pink Barbie foosball table. It was created in partnership with Mattel and the Bonzini group, the worldwide leader of foosball tables.

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'Anemone Barbie' by Christian Louboutin

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Barbie and Christian Louboutin continue their collaboration by releasing Anemone Barbie, fresh from walking the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival and as glamorous as ever, the third in the series of collectible limited edition dolls has red hair and green eyes and is stunning in a green and purple dress with little purple Anemone shoes. She also comes with three other pairs of shoes: Madeleine mules, Lady Claude pumps and Spartenvol sandals, all in their own miniature dust bags and storage boxes.

Anemone Barbie joins Cat Burglar Barbie and Dolly Forever Barbie and is available exclusively at Net-A-Porter for $150.

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Bid Now on Designer Customized Barbies!

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Mattel has come out with a new concept for Barbie, teaching little girls early on in life that what every woman really needs is the perfect little black dress. Most women would agree with the company and most likely the all new Barbie Basics™ Collection will be a resounding success. Mattel has paired up with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) to celebrate the launch of the dolls which are wearing little black dresses and come with accessory kits.

Who better to inspire budding pre-teen designers than some of the big names themselves. Twelve of the CFDA fashion and accessories designers have created one-of-a-kind Barbies that showcase their unique talents and tastes. These Barbie dolls are currently up for auction on eBay and all net proceeds will go to support CFDA's educational initiatives and scholarship program. The designers include Issac Mizrahi, Betsey Johnson, Rachel Roy, Justin Giunta, Lorraine Schwartz, Alex Bittar, Monica Botkier, Deborah Lloyd of Kate Spade, Tory Burch, Albertus Swanepoei, Philip Crangi and Devi Kroell. The dolls went up for auction on January 28th and will be available to bid on through February 7th.

As of January 31rst some of the bids were up to as much $3,500 for Lorraine Schwartz's Barbie with Diamonds followed by the Kate Spade Barbie at $800. For those who don't have the funds to bid on the designer e-bay Barbies, Mattel will be giving away one of the new Barbie Basic dolls and accessory pack on Twitter from February 1st - 16th.

Gallery: CFDA Barbie Auction

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Barbie's 50th Continues with a Pink Fiat 500

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Barbie turned 50 this year, and in true diva style it seems she just can't stop celebrating. Her latest "gift," a bright pink Fiat 500, was unveiled last month in Milan. The car was created with the help of Mattel and features crystals on the hubcaps and trim, Barbie silhouettes on the pillars, and a 60's-style retro car cover to keep it all shiny and new.

Sounds great, right? Not really, as apparently Barbie won't get to drive it, she'll just get to be a passenger. Fiat reps were quoted as saying "Barbie will be aboard and she'll have her own special driver: Ken, of course."

What's that about???

Via Autoblog

Gallery: Barbie's 50th Anniversary Fiat

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Scenes From The Barbie Fashion Show

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The 50th anniversary of the Barbie doll was celebrated today with a runway show at Bryant Park in New York City attended by young girls and all sorts of Barbie fans. The show included pink decor and designs from some top designers. Models were turned out Barbie-style with manes of high hair, heavy glossy make-up and four-inch pink heels. While, as the AFP reports, Barbie sales have fallen in recent years the doll still has a tremendous fan following. Rachel Roy, Betsey Johnson and Bob Mackie were among the designers showcased in the flouncy, sparkling show. Check out some highlights in the gallery below.

Gallery: Barbie Fashion Show