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Every girl dreams of Barbie Doll houses for her treasure chest of Barbie dolls. My older sister has a house full of collector Barbie Dolls, accessories, and Barbie Doll Dream Houses. Many grown adults have discovered a love for doll collecting. Besides the nostalgia for childhood, they found a lucrative practice in a doll collection.
Collectible Barbie Doll houses are easily found at reasonable prices compared to buying brand new doll houses. Their value is often hidden in the memories from our past. EBay brought vintage Barbie Doll houses home to the masses. Prior to EBay, parents and collectors had to search yard sales and antique shops. Scouring the neighborhood for a believed to be rare find. EBay introduced Barbie Doll houses from around the globe to harried shoppers everywhere. With their added availability, also came a marked reduction in prices.
Purchasing Barbie Doll houses is a breeze today. You can still have fun searching thrift stores, estate auctions, or simply shop online at eBay. It is a good idea to buy two Barbie Doll houses for each home you desire. The second house gives you any spare parts that you may need. Antique Barbie Doll houses might lack all detachable or small pieces.
The Mattel 1962 Barbie Cardboard Dream House is a valuable purchase for any Barbie doll houses collection. The cardboard house was one of first houses built for Barbie and Ken. Due to the cardboard construction, this house is rarer than most. The amenities included with this house were living room furnishings, bedroom furniture, and an entertainment center. A television/stereo system came with six records of music from Nat King Cole, Kingston Trio, The Lettermen, Frank Sinatra, Vic Damon, and The Four Preps on Campus.
The Mattel 1962 Barbie Dream House is mostly blue, and folds-up into a carrying case with a handle on top. Do not stress about bidding on Barbie Doll houses with missing parts. Matching pieces can be found to complete your Barbie Doll Dream House to perfection. The 1968 Barbie Family House is much sought after in Barbie Doll houses. This vinyl house was made with stylish colors and popular patterns of those days.
By the 1970's, Barbie Doll houses were made of plastic, and included elevators, lights, and other luxuries. Barbie Doll houses are considered an investment because of price, and the fact that many collectors overlook them as a collectible.
Modern Barbie Doll houses are constructed in play scale models. These sturdy doll houses come in a four room Swiss chalet, or three rooms Townhouse version. Your little princess can play Barbie’s with her friends in an eight-room life size Barbie mansion.