what makes barbie dolls so expensive?
By toonatoons
@toonatoons (3737)
Philippines
5 responses
@cikedo (3483)
• United States
9 Nov 06
Barbies are so expensive because kid want them and they are of good quality. If you take a look at barbie look alikes at walmart they are all disproportioned and not nearly as cute as the real barbie. Barbie has been around for a very long time and the name is well known so its popularity could also be due to brand name.
@toonatoons (3737)
• Philippines
10 Nov 06
does the real barbie really look different from the fake ones? thanks for your response. by the way, here are some interesting fun facts about barbie;
* introduced in 1959 and first appeared in the now-famous black and white striped swimsuit and signature ponytail.
* The inventor is Ruth Handler, co-founder of Mattel. She named the doll after her daughter, Barbara.
* the first Barbie doll sold for $3.00.
* During the first year of her introduction in 1959, 351,000 BarbieÒdolls were sold.
* An original 1959 BarbieÒ doll in mint condition has sold for up to $10,000.
* BarbieÒ doll is currently a $1.5 billion dollar-per-year industry.
@simple_butterfly (478)
• Philippines
23 May 07
oh..toonatoons maybe it's the material what barbie dolls made of. it's not plastic i guess..or maybe the name "BARBIE" it's popular you know ;)
@zoya28rock (220)
• Canada
22 May 07
will maybe its the matterial and stuff like that and all the small details on the face
@subathra (3519)
• India
16 May 07
I think its due to its popularity its very expensive.Children specially female kids love barbie dolls.Iam a great fan of baribie.when i was a kid i used to play all time and i remember i was so possessive with this as i dont allow anyone to touch this.If i know some of my nephews or cousins of my age coming for holidays i used to keep my barbie locked in the cupboard.But i feel its due to the chilhood innocence i did this.I shared this with them and they laughed at me and we enjoy that memories.Even at this age i love to see baribie dolls.
@laridbz (1280)
• China
15 May 07
Indeed it's because of the quality and the tradition, but there are also simple types of Barbies accessible to everyone.
The most expensive dolls are Barbie Collector's, specially designed for adults instead of children. They usually have a different "socialite" look, and models designed by famous stylists are EXTREMELY expensive.
