Barbie Cafe': March 2009

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

The Heart Family

The Heart Family were never real friends to Barbie but lived side by side with them. The family itself consisted of Mom and Dad, the twins (a girl and a boy) and a New Born baby.Mattel also made plenty of friends and relatives for the Heart Family, such as grandparents and cousins. The Heart Family was sold in both Caucasian (white-skinned) and African-American versions and the faces of Mom varied.Strangely enough, the Heart Family Dad doll does not have a name. He is known simply as Dad.The Heart Family replaced the Sunshine Family and the Happy Family doll lines, two earlier family doll series made by Mattel in the 1970s. After Mattel stopped producing the Heart Family in 1990, though, they brought back the Happy Family doll line, which is still being made today in the 21st century.

The Heart Family

Dad Heart (1985)
Mom Heart (1985)

Megan Heart (baby daughter, 1985)
Baby Boy Heart (Megan's twin brother, 1985)
New Arrival Heart (1986)
Grandma Heart (1987)
Grandpa Heart (1987)

Heart Family Cousins

Kenny (Heart Family Cousin, 1988)
Kevin (Heart Family Cousin, 1988)
Honey (Heart Family Cousin, 1988)
Janet (Heart Family Cousin, 1988)
Melody (Heart Family Cousin, 1988)
Nellie (Heart Family Cousin, 1988)

Heart Family Friends

Daria (Heart Family Neighborhood Kid, 1989)
Pleasance (Heart Family Neighborhood Kid, 1989)
Gillian (Heart Family Neighborhood Kid, 1989)
Darrin (Heart Family Neighborhood Kid, 1989)
Tawny (Heart Family Neighborhood Kid, 1989)
Windy (Heart Family Neighborhood Kid, 1989)

The Heart Family Commercial

The Heart Family Car

Monday, March 30, 2009

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Saturday, March 28, 2009

Barbie Generations of Dreams Doll - May 2009

Commemorate 50 years of fashion, play, and imagination. This Generations of Dreams Barbie honors the 50Th anniversary of the iconic doll. Barbie is dressed in an exquisite patchwork gown embellished with illustrations of her legendary life as well as a tiered tulle skirt that shimmers with silvertone sequins.

Friday, March 27, 2009

Barbie Plantation Belle Doll - Coming in April 2009

2009 Southern Belle Barbie doll gold label silkstone collection. For the modern bell- a dress designed with a couture twist in palest pink and delicate lace. Window box.

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Barbie Stunning in the Spotlight Doll - Coming in October 2009

The next in the Silkstone BFMC line. Whenever a fashion model takes the stage, all eyes turn toward her. Stunning in the Spotlight Barbie doll wears a dramatic, highly-detailed gown of black chiffon, embellished with jet black sequins and a pink fabric rose at the hem. A pale pink satin stole wraps her shoulders while rhinestone drop earrings, a rhinestone bracelet and opera-length black gloves make a dramatic, stylish, statement. Gold Label Barbie Doll.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Francie - Barbie's Cousin

Francie came in several configurations over the course , her first appearance was with a "straight leg model" (1966-1968): Francie came with painted on eyelashes, pink or Blondie brows, deep pink lips and cheek blush. She had a straight leg body. She stood 11 1/4 " tall( Shorter than Barbie and taller than Skipper what made her stay in the middle in age), her hair was either Blondie or brunette, her hair was shoulder length flip with bangs along with a middle part, the head was covered w/cello new in box. Wrist tag also included. Gold wire Barbie stand was included and a a Francie booklet dated 1965. Her outfit was a 2 pieces swimsuit, a red dotted top and white diagonal check bottoms with tag. The swimsuit bottoms have been seen with small or large size check print. Some of these dolls new in box have a pink eyelash brush. Francie doll was the FIRST doll on the Barbie line to have rooted eyelashes. #1140

Also in 1966 "bend leg" doll (1966-1967) was released. Doll pictured in checkered swimsuit- In 1966, the first doll to have real rooted eyelashes was on the line. The 1st issue had a grayish tan skin/ vinyl. The later issues had the pink vinyl skin. This doll was dressed in a 1 piece swimsuit, patterned with teal and a blue background. The later issue was seen with a swimsuit that had a white background on the swimsuit and a solid green color bottom. #1130

"Twist 'N Turn" dolls were issued beginning in 1967. Hair was a shoulder length style with front bangs and a middle part: a loose flip at the ends. Blondie or brunette hair. Brown painted eyes, rooted eyelashes, deep pink lips, cheek blush and light brown painted brows. Pink twist and turn body for this doll. Francie head mold. Her swimwear was a 1 piece with vertical multicolor striped top and a solid pink vinyl bottom with a green belt that was sewn on, the belt had a gold buckle. #1170

In the 1970s several hair-related variations were issued: "Hair Happening's Francie" in 1970-1972. #1122

A "Growing Pretty Hair" model in 1971-1973. #1129

And a "Quick Curl Francie" in 1973-1974

"Busy Francie" (1972-1973) was designed with a hand that was able to grip small objects.

In 1975's "Baggie Francie" was the last of the Francie dolls. #7699

A "colored Francie", first issued in 1967, was the first doll in the Mattel line with a truly dark complexion. However, the doll did not have genuinely African American features, since it was made with the same head molds as the Caucasian Francie doll. Because of this, a doll named Christie, first issued in 1968, is often considered the first true African American doll in the Barbie line. "Black Francie" was not labeled as "Barbie's Modern cousin."

First Francie Doll Commercial

Vintage Francie Size Friends
Casey (1967 - 1970)

Twiggy (1967 - 1968)

Francie Reproductions:

1996 30th Anniversary Francie

1997 The Wild Bunch Black Francie

2005 Smashin' Satin (No Bangs) Francie Doll

Vintage Francie Ensembles
1966
Checkmates #1259 (1966)
Clam Diggers #1258 (1966)
Concert In The Park #1256 (1966)
Dance Party #1257 (1966 - 1967)
First Formal #1260 (1966 - 1967)
First Things First #1252 (1966)
Francie and Her Swingin' Separates Sears Exclusive #1042 (1966)
Fresh As A Daisy #1254 (1966)
Fur Out #1262 (1966 - 1967)
Gad Abouts #1250 (1966 - 1967)
Go Granny Go #1267 (1966 - 1967)
Hip Knits #1265 (1966 - 1967)
It's A Date #1251 (1966)
Leather Limelight #1269 (1966 - 1967)
Orange Cozy #1263 (1966 - 1967)
Polka Dots 'n Raindrops #1255 (1966)
Quick Shift #1266 (1966 - 1967)
Shoppin' Spree #1261 (1966)
Sportin' Set JC Penney Exclusive #1044 (1966)
Style Setters #1268 (1966 - 1967)
Swingin' Skimmy #1264 (1966 - 1967)
Tuckered Out #1253 (1966 - 1967)

1967
Bells #1275 (1967)
Border-Line #1287 (1967)
Check This #1291 (1967)
Clear Out #1281 (1967)
Cool White #1280 (1967)
Denims Out #1290 (1967)
Groovy Get-Ups #1270 (1967)
Hi-Teen #1272 (1967 - 1968)
Iced Blue #1274 (1967 - 1968)
In-Print #1288 (1967)
Miss Teenage Beauty #1284 (1967)
Note The Coat #1289 (1967)
Side-Kick! #1273 (1967 - 1968)
Slumber Number #1271 (1967 - 1968)
Summer Coolers #1292 (1967)
Summer Frost #1276 (1967)
Sun Spots #1277 (1967)
Sweet 'n Swingin' #1283 (1967)
The Bridge Bit #1279 (1967)
Tweed-Somes #1286 (1967)

1967 Vintage Francie Dolls Fashion Paks
Footnotes (1967)
For Francie Dressmakers (1967)
Hair-Dos (1967)
Mod-Hatters (1967)
Pleat-Neat (1967)
Undies (1967)

1967 Vintage Francie Dolls Sears Exclusive Outfits
Casey Goes Casual Gift Set #3304 (1967)
Furry Go Round (1967)
Go Gold #1294 (1967)
Partners In Print #1293 (1967)
Prom Pinks (1967)
1968
Culotte-Wot? #1214 (1968 - 1969)
Dreamy Wedding #1217 (1968)
Floating In #1207 (1968 - 1969)
Hill-riders #1210 (1968 - 1969)
Mini-Chex #1209 (1968 - 1969)
Night Blooms #1212 (1968 - 1969)
Orange Zip Sears Exclusive (1968)
Pazam! #1213 (1968 - 1969)
Tenterrific #1211 (1968 - 1969)
The Combo #1215 (1968)
The Lace-Pace #1216 (1968)
The Silver Cage #1208 (1968 - 1969)
Wild 'n Wooly #1218 (1968)

1968 Vintage Francie Dolls Fashion Paks
Cool-It! (1968)
Footnotes (1968)
Get Readies (1968)
Slightly Summery (1968)

1969
Gold Rush #1222 (1969 - 1970)
Land Ho! #1220 (1969 - 1970)
Long On Looks #1227 (1969)
Merry-Go-Rounders #1230 (1969)
Pink Lightning #1231 (1969 - 1970)
Sissy Suits #1228 (1969)
Snazz #1225 (1969)
Snooze News #1226 (1969)
Somethin' Else #1219 (1969 - 1970)
Sugar Sheers #1229 (1969)
Tennis Time #1221 (1969 - 1970)
The Combination #1234 (1969 - 1970)
The Yellow Bit #1223 (1969)
Two For The Ball #1232 (1969 - 1970)
Vested Interest #1224 (1969)
Victorian Wedding #1233 (1969 - 1970)

1970
Altogether Elegant #1242 (1970 - 1971, 1974)
Pony Coat #1240 (1970 - 1971, 1974)
Snake Charmers #1245 (1970 - 1971, 1974)
Striped Types #1243 (1970 - 1971, 1974)
Wedding Whirl #1244 (1970 - 1971, 1974)
Bloom Zoom #1239 (1970 - 1971, 1974)
Corduroy Cape #1764 (1970 - 1971)
Long On Leather #1769 (1970 - 1971)
Pink Power #1762 (1970 - 1971)
Plaid Plans #1767 (1970 - 1971)
Pretty Power Sears Exclusive #1512 (1970 - 1973)
Satin Happenin' #1237 (1970 - 1971, 1974)
Snappy Snoozers #1238 (1970 - 1971, 1974)
Sunny Slacks #1761 (1970 - 1971)
The Entertainer #1763 (1970 - 1971)
Waltz In Velvet #1768 (1970 - 1971)
Wild Bunch #1766 (1970 - 1971)

1970 Vintage Francie Dolls Fashion Paks
In Step (1970 - 1971)
Night Brights (1970 - 1971)
Pancho Bravo (1970 - 1971)
Slacks 'n Cap (1970 - 1971)
Super Shirt (1970 - 1971)
Western Wild (1970 - 1971)

1971
Buckaroo Blues #3449 (1971 - 1972, 1974)
Change Offs #3460 (1971 - 1972)
Dreamy Duo #3450 (1971 - 1972, 1974)
Frosty Fur #3455 (1971 - 1972, 1974)
Midi Bouquet #3446 (1971 - 1972)
Midi Duet #3451 (1971 - 1972, 1974)
Midi Plaid #3444 (1971 - 1972)
Olde Look #3458 (1971 - 1972)
Peach Plush #3461 (1971 - 1972)
Satin Supper #3443 (1971 - 1972)
Snooze News #3453 (1971 - 1972, 1974)
Summer Number #3454 (1971 - 1972, 1974)
Twilight Twinkle #3459 (1971 - 1972)
Wild Flowers #3456 (1971 - 1972, 1974)
With It Whites #3448 (1971 - 1972, 1974)
Zig Zag Zoom #3445 (1971 - 1972)

1972
Bridal Beauty #3288 (1972)
Checker Charm #3278 (1972)
Cool Casuals #3281 (1972)
Double Ups #3286 (1962)
Little Knits #3275 (1972)
Peach Treats #3285 (1972)
Simply Super #3277 (1972)
Smashin' Satin #3287 (1972)
Suited For Shorts #3283 (1972)
The Long View #3282 (1972)
The Slacks Suit #3276 (1972)
Totally Terrific #3280 (1972)

1972 Vintage Francie Dolls Best Buy Outfits
Pink 'n Pretty (1972)
Pretty Frilly #3366 (1972)
Ready! Set! Go! #3365 (1972)
Red, White and Bright #3368 (1972)
Right For Stripes #3367 (1972)
Sleepy Time Gal #3364 (1972)

Monday, March 23, 2009

Free Barbie Paper Doll

This is the website for free Barbie paper doll. Print and have fun!!!

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The Making of Barbie

Do you know step by step how the Barbie doll is made? Well here it is: http://www.designboom.com/snapshot/gallery.php?SNAPSHOT_ID=24&GALLERY_ID=1076
go around look the pictures, they are very interesting!!! I recommend!!

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Barbie and TMX Elmo Doll

Barbie and T.M.X. Elmo are coming together to celebrate the 10Th anniversary of Tickle Me Elmo! Dressed in a cool T.M.X. Elmo graphic print t-shirt, Barbie is queen of the style scene! Each doll comes with a red, fuzzy Elmo that "giggles" when you press his belly! Barbie comes dressed fashionably with red sunglasses, an Elmo shirt and belt, short skirt, and high boots while carrying an Elmo designed purse. 2006 Mattel item, #: 557541

Free Printable Coloring Barbie Doll Pages

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How About a Barbie with Marge Simpson's hair?

May sound crazy, huh? But imagine a Barbie with Marge's hair, or a Kristy as Meggie? That would be very funny, but why not? There is no Barbie with the Simpson's family as reference. I would like to see that...

Friday, March 20, 2009

Barbie Pivotal 2009

Wow!!! I loved this Barbie Dolls!!! I think they are so fashionable, modern and kind a past decades mixed. Dolls wear mod shapes in shift dresses and elephant bells, mixed with black-and-white graphics and a burst of color and texture! Celebrating the Mod Era with three fully-poseable, Pivotal body dolls from the Barbie Fashion Model Collection.

N6596 Barbie® Doll

N6597 Kelly® Doll

N6598 Kristy® Doll

Thursday, March 19, 2009

2009 Barbie Townhouse

The new Barbie Dream Townhouse is a remake of the Vintage 1975(There are different "versions" in following years - I'll open a topic for that) Barbie Townhouse. The house is a three stories, with a pink elevator and lights and sound in every level. The first level brings a glowing light-up chandelier, dining area and fully stocked kitchen, the second level has a beautiful living room with roaring fireplace and pop up flat screen flat screen TV, plus a ultra luxurious Barbie signature bathroom; and the third floor is a posh bedroom suite with canopy bed and a outdoor whirlpool tub. Is a modern fashion improved look of the Barbie doll Townhouse.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Krissy - Barbie's Baby Sister

She appear for the first time in 1999 collection, tanking Kelly Roberts place as the new baby of the family. She is a cute baby with a new head- as well as body-mold, blond hair and blue eyes and as a baby she is only months old. Krissy was sold both by herself, and in nurturing situations such as stroller and baby buggy sets with sister Barbie. Following some examples of Matell releases of Krissy doll.

1999

22232 Walking Barbie and new baby sister Krissy

2307 Walking Barbie and new baby sister Krissy Africa America