Platinum label taste on a playline budget
Why, oh, why is it when I see a Barbie I like she is either the “chase” one (if I understand the terminology correctly), i.e. the one doll in the case that’s rare to find…? Like this 2015 Fashionista:
Originally $8 at Walmart. Now about $50 on eBay.
How do collectors know which ones are going to be rare and get them when they’re first offered? If you know, please enlighten me in the comments. Please.
…or she’s a Platinum/Gold Label limited to 1000/2500 edition? That starts at about $100, but if you’re too late is on offer at eBay, Amazon, and the like for $350 to $700. Like this Happy New Year Japan Barbie from 2008:
Here are some other dolls on my wish list:
2009 Hard Rock Cafe rockabilly Barbie
Tokidoki Barbie
Tarina Tarantino Barbie
Barbie as Athena
Fashion Fever Benetton Barbie: Osaka
Speaking of Fashion Fever, United Colors of Benetton Barbie: Stockholm
Japanese High School Student, Reina
I’m sure there are many others I’m forgetting to add (or have suppressed due to the near hopelessness of ever getting them ;)).
Sheesh, no wonder I have to make my own custom dolls. Although, truth be told, that can get quite expensive sometimes, too.
The Barbie Aisle 