Online references for Barbie and family
- DollsOnlineAu
- Aug 22, 2021
- 1 min read
Reference books for Barbie and family are a great resource, and I rarely have my books on the shelf, instead, they are on the chair or table where I am working with the dolls and outfits. However, it is handy to have online resources for when the books are too far away. Here are a few:
Vintage Barbie Dolls, Friends, Clothes, Accessories 1959-1976
(This site covers Barbie family and friends from 1959 to 1976, and has a useful page with all the vintage dolls having a 1966 copyright marking on their bodies )
A Guide To Vintage Barbie Dolls, Clothing, Accessories and other Fashion Dolls
(This site covers vintage Barbie and family dolls, outfits and accessories)
Barbie World Outfits 1959-1993
(This site is a fantastic resource for the period from vintage through to the 90s. It features most of the European exclusive issues during this time).
Barbie Collector’s Guide 1959-2020
(This site covers the entire period from vintage to current dolls)
My Vintage Barbies
A Guide to Vintage Skipper dolls
Ken: Something About the Boy: Ken and Friends Male Fashion Dolls and Clothing from 1961-1987
FashionDollz.info Barbie’s Fabulous Face Gallery
(This has a great section featuring headmolds to help identify your doll)
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