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10 Most Expensive Barbies in the World

Barbie is the favorite of almost every girl in the world - they love her, enjoy dressing her and, in fact, want to be like her. Not only children, but also many adults love Barbie and have a good collection of the doll itself and its accessories. It is true that Barbie dolls are a little more expensive than other dolls, all thanks to their popularity, but what you may not know is that there are many Barbie dolls that are much more expensive than you might imagine, and 10 such Barbies have been mentioned. below.

10. Gold Barbie by Bob Mackie - $150

Golden Barbie by Bob Mackie
Bob Mackie, a popular fashion designer, designed and released this beautiful golden Barbie in a limited edition. The golden doll also has the designer's signature, making it even more unique. Officially released in 1990, beautiful Golden Barbie wears a luxurious gold sequined dress and a soft white feather boa. Her platinum blonde hair is pulled back into a high ponytail and accessorized with a gold headpiece. She also wears gold earrings and bracelets to complete her look. It looks absolutely amazing and you can buy it new in a box for $150.

9. Christy Barbie Live - $300.

Live Action Christie Barbie
This is the first African-American Barbie created by the company. It was first released in 1968 in a beautiful fuchsia pantsuit with an orange print. She accessorized with gorgeous orange heels and an orange headband. Unlike most other Barbies, Live Action Christie has flexible limbs. Her elbows, ankles and knees can bend and her waist can rotate, making her even more attractive. This flexible Barbie Christie can be yours for $300.

8. Barbie “Pink Splendor” - $350.

The Pink Splendor of Barbie
First released in 1997, only 10,1000 copies of this Barbie were produced and distributed. It was originally sold in stores for a whopping $900. She wears a dreamy pink silk dress with delicate gold lace trim. Even her ornate bodice features stunning gold lace over an intricate layer of pink taffeta with sparkling rhinestones. She also wears a beautiful crystal necklace along with matching crystal earrings. This beauty would tempt any Barbie collector and costs at least $350 today.

7. Kitty Capers Vintage Clothing and Pets - $500.

Vintage outfits and Kitty Kapers pets
Vintage outfits and Kitty Kapers pets (flicker)

Although this Barbie set does not come with a doll, it will still attract any Barbie collector and will cost you a lot of money. It is different from regular Barbie products and has a beautiful outfit for Barbie and the pet. Her white kitty has a pink stitched nose and blue beaded eyes, and the set also includes a polka dot floral skirt, long sleeve top and shorts. The set even includes a bowl of food for the cat and lace-up boots for Barbie. The current price for this set is around $500.

6. Barbie, Midge and Ken at the Parade - $600.

Barbie, Midge and Ken at the parade
Barbie, Midge and Ken at the parade (img credit)

It was released in 1964 and consists of three dolls: Barbie, her best friend Midge and Barbie's boyfriend Ken. Barbie wears a red long-sleeve shirt with gold trim and a white short skirt. Next to her is Ken in a white uniform and red long pants. The set also includes Midge wearing a white wool crewneck sweater and a red knee-length skirt. Also included are uniform hats, marching batons, and two white and red pom-poms. Although hard to find, the set will set you back at least $600.

5. Barbie Devi Kroell - $1,075.

Dear Barbie Dewi Kroell (2010) $1,075
Dear Barbie Dewi Kroell (2010) $1,075

Designed and created by New York designer Dewi Kroell for a charity event, this Barbie sold for $1,075. She is wearing a trendy longline stylish sweater with a cute knot at the front. The doll also wears a pair of chic gold pants with shimmer and shine. In one hand there is a red leather handbag, and in the other a silver and black bracelet. Her hair is slicked back and the doll also wears elegant high heels that complement her look perfectly.

4. Lorraine Schwartz Bling Barbie – $7,500.

The most expensive Barbie Lorraine Schwartz
The most expensive Barbie Lorraine Schwartz

Lorraine Schwartz, a New York-based jewelry designer, designed this Barbie, and she sports over $25,000 worth of stunning diamond jewelry, including diamond-studded heels, stunning bracelets, beautiful dangling earrings, and a “B” pendant at her waist. Only 12 of these dolls were made, making them very rare. Barbie here is wearing a tight black tube dress which makes her look even more gorgeous. The doll was sold at auction for just $7,500.

3. Original Barbie - $27,450.

Original Barbie (1959): $27,450.
Original Barbie (1959): $27,450.

The first Barbie ever created, the original is sought after by many collectors. He was introduced in 1959 wearing a white and black swimsuit. Then 350,000 pieces were produced with white irises and curved eyebrows. One thing that sets her apart from other Barbie dolls is that she has holes on her legs and no markings on the back of her head. Although Barbie has been recreated many times, the original is the most valuable.

2. De Beers 40th Anniversary Barbie - $85,000.

Barbie for De Beers 40th Anniversary
Barbie for De Beers 40th Anniversary

This one was made to celebrate Barbie's 40th birthday in 1999. This anniversary doll is dressed in a flowing twilight outfit like a gypsy dancer, adorned with white gold jewelry and a belt with 160 diamonds from popular jeweler De Beers. Believed to be one of the most expensive Barbies ever, it was lost at auction for $85,000.

1. Barbie Stefano Canturi – $300,000

Dearest Stephanie Canturi Barbie
Dearest Stephanie Canturi Barbie

Stefano Canturi, a jewelry designer, designed the piece, which is currently worth $300,000. This Barbie wears a high-end jewelry set, including a cubist-inspired Stefano necklace crafted with three-carat white diamonds and a very rare one-carat emerald-cut pink diamond. She also sports the company's iconic diamond ring on her right hand. Whether it's her gorgeous black dress or her perfectly crafted eyebrows, this Barbie looks stunningly beautiful and will make everyone want her. This Barbie was auctioned in New York for $300,000, with proceeds going to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Each of these Barbie dolls is stunning, gorgeous, and if you are a Barbie lover, you will find it hard to resist the temptation. If you can afford it, be sure to add it to your collection, otherwise be happy to know about these beauties.

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10 Most Expensive Barbies in the World