“ELUSIVE” — A Collection of Rare and Unusual Barbie Dolls - October 10, 2026

Collecting the Mattel Barbie Doll can be a lifelong experience. Many collectors started out playing with the famous doll, but when they "grew up" the longing and appreciation for them never stopped. Collecting the Barbie doll can be a connection to your youth, an appreciation for the history of fashion, or recognizing that the doll’s influence on our culture is immeasurable. 

This collection is full of rare, unusual and seldom seen items from dolls intended to be used as store displays in their pink silhouette boxes to prototype fashions for Barbie. Even the costumes that are easier to find become more special when they are in their original packaging. It documents the origins of Barbie with many #1's and early dolls and follows the expansive world of Barbie throughout her first five decades with friends, family and gift sets. 

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