We keep you updated with incoming items, contests, information, articles, backstage footage of the Doll Attic and just about ANYTHING that's Barbie-related!

Have a hot scoop to share? E-mail Sandi ! We always acknowledge your contributions!  Thank you for your help in making this site one of the most visited on the web. Be sure to hit your F5 button on your keyboard to refresh the page so you don't miss out on the latest scoops!


February 3, 2012

We are expecting the Twilight Dolls soon, keep checking back.  More Hope Diamond Dolls are on the way, thank you for your patience.  She is not only a hottie but a hot seller :)

PLEASE NOTE:  THE OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 6TH, WE WILL BE CHECKING EMAILS PERIODICALLY.  WE ARE OFF ON A BARBIE BUSINESS AND ANOTHER GREAT BARBIE ADVENTURE. 

January 23, 2012

Just in!

Hope Diamond Barbie

We our first wave of this doll. More are due in soon, so sit tight! Pre-orders will be filled by the date the preorder was received. Click on her photo to place your pre-order TODAY!  She is stunning.


January 20, 2012

We realize that Kardashian Dolls has been a HOT topic issue, and as we have read on MTV News and has also has been confirmed on bc.com, there will NOT be a Kardashian Doll line from Mattel.  For more info here is a link to the article Kardashian Magazine, Barbie Deals Fall Apart - Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV

DUE IN NEXT WEEK:  Hope Diamond and we will post a photo of this beauty the moment she arrives.


January 19, 2012

FACEBOOK CONTEST ALERT! If you haven't join us, please do as we have a lot of fun with our Facebook Friends - type Doll Attic in your search box on Facebook and you will find us.

We wish we could give you a real car, but we can't. However, we can give you a set of wheels for Ken! Our Facebook contest (for February) will make your romantic heart skip a beat. Win Ken's Mini Cooper by creating your OWN Valentine's photo, diorama or even your own visual representation of Valentine's Day. Upload your photo directly on to our wall (no tagging) and our friend with the most "Likes" wins.

We love hosting these contests and hope you have just as much fun participating. Contest ends Valentine's Day, February 14th at 2PM PST. ♥ Have fun dolls!!!


January 18, 2012

Due in soon!  Ken's very own Mini Cooper. 

Click here to place your pre-order TODAY!


January 12, 2012

For all of you Twilight fans! Mattel has announced the new Breaking Dawn line!

Click on a photo for more information and to place your pre-order TODAY!


January 5, 2012

We realize the rumor mill is going into high gear with the Kardashian sisters slated to be a limited edition 3 doll set for 2012.  Please remember that until it is confirmed by Mattel, is is just a rumor which Mattel does not respond do.  Check back for official news once Toy Fair starts in mid-February.

Attention Dolls! Shoe Obsession Barbie is SOLD OUT from Mattel, and we are currently out of stock and cannot get more inventory. She was a hit!


January 3, 2012

Happy New Year, dolls! Starting off the New Year with an updated photo of one of the highly anticipated Barbie dolls of 2012!

Hope Diamond Barbie comes in a tall, sleek and sophisticated box. Click on her photo to place your pre-order TODAY!


December 27, 2011

Doll Attic is having an End of Year SALE! with up to 30% off selected Collectible Barbie Dolls!


December 22, 2011

Thank you for visiting, Alondra! She was in Barbie heaven!


December 21, 2011

We have GREAT news!!

There are, not one, but TWO BFMC Silkstone dolls that have been announced! Click on a doll to place your pre-order TODAY!

And please be sure to read our Store Policies if you have not shopped with us before!

2012 BFMC Walking Suit Barbie

 

2012 BFMC Party Dress Barbie


December 19, 2011

JUST IN!

Pink in Pantone Barbie


December 16, 2011

Pink in Pantone will be here early next week! We apologize on behalf of Mattel for the delay. We can't wait to get her in!

Click here to place your pre-order today!


December 15, 2011

JUST IN!!

Grace Kelly - Rear Window ; Dancing with the Stars - Paso Doble

BACK IN STOCK!

Shoe Obsession Barbie ; Dancing with the Stars - Waltz ; Dancing with the Stars - Samba


December 13, 2011

Both Let’s Play Barbie and Mermaid are BarbieCollector.com only (sad to share)...these items were sneaked peeked at convention and many have been asking us about them.

Shipping Update:  Due in tomorrow:  Rear Window, Paso Doble and Pink in Pantone.  We appreciate your patience.


December 9, 2011

To our dear customers...

We are SO sorry! Doll Attic has been experiencing e-mail server issues. If you have sent us an e-mail and did not receive a response, please CONTACT US again!

We love you all and we are so sorry if this caused any inconvenience to you!


December 2, 2011

Santa strikes again! Take a look at what his reindeers have brought in :)


December 1, 2011

*Ho Ho Ho!* Santa came by the Doll Attic again and dropped off some fantastic Vintage items!


November 30, 2011

Spreading the Holiday love by giving our customers a free gift!


November 29, 2011

Santa came to visit the Doll Attic early this year!

He snuck in some beautiful vintage dolls and we have a feeling he'll be stopping by again real soon ;)

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Just in!

Click on a link to place your pre-order today! We have SOLD OUT of current inventory, but we are receiving more.

If you have ordered all THREE Dancing with the Stars dolls, we will send them together to help save you on shipping costs!

Dancing With the Stars - Waltz

Dancing With the Stars - Samba

Shoe Obsession Barbie


November 26, 2011

Due in next week: Dancing with the Stars and Shoe Obsession. We will post photos as soon as they arrive. They would make great Christmas gifts!


November 23, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving, Dolls!! Hope everyone will have a safe and fun Thanksgiving weekend! We'll be back on Monday!

Just in!

2012 Dolls of the World - Ireland! Click here to place your order today!


November 22, 2011

Just in!

2012 Dolls of the World - Argentina! Click here to place your order today!


November 21, 2011

Just in!

2012 Dolls of the World - Australia! Click here to place your order today!

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Doll Attic visitors from last week! Thank you so much for visiting. We hope that you're experience here has brought back old memories :)

November 15, 2011

Click here for the link to the 2012 National Barbie Doll Convention -- Doll Attic can't wait to see you in 2012!


November 14, 2011

Just in! Dolls of the World - China (Click here to place your order TODAY!)

Cute detailing on the box makes it feel like you are carrying her in her own travel case!

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Doll Attic visitors! Thank you for coming!


November 11, 2011

More 2012 dolls have been announced! Click on each photo to place your pre-order TODAY!

Dancing With The Stars is the top dancing competition show on television with so many celebrities and stunning outfits! We present to you:

Paso Doble

Waltz

Samba


November 4, 2011

Doll Attic special guests!

Sandi's Goddaughter Jessica and Baby Faye



November 1, 2011

Auction fever is heating up!
Be sure to send in your Bid Sheets by THIS Friday November 4!

Dancing With the Stars Barbie Doll Line will be shipped in December. More info and photos coming soon so stay tuned!


October 31, 2011

Trick-or-treat?

How about a TREAT for our dolls! Free photo with purchase of $5 or more of any items IN STOCK, while supplies last! Photos will be given at random.


October 28, 2011

We are very pleased to announce that we have door to door shipping for our Canadian customers.  No more trips to customs, etc.  Your packages will ship UPS and all applicable taxes and customs fees will be handled when your package ships.  We are pleased to offer this enhanced service and appreciated your feedback!  We strive to provide the best service possible and we know many of our Canadian customers will be thrilled we are now implementing this program which will expedite shipping and with less headaches!


October 27, 2011

Just in!

Carol Ferris from Green Lantern, a Comic Con Exclusive!

Click here to place your order TODAY!


October 26, 2011

Doll Attic has a new look! Please pardon our dust as we give our WHOLE site a new "do" :)

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There has been a lot of buzz about the 2012 Barbie Fashion Model Collection -- first off nothing is official until Mattel releases final pictures and information, but from what we hear it is going to be an exciting year as Robert goes back to the beginning of the Silkstone era with his amazing high couture fashions.  Here is a link that shares some exciting news from convention. but again please keep in mind items are subject to change!


October 21, 2011

TOKI DOKI Barbie is SOLD OUT.  We have confirmed this with Mattel, and no other channels, including bc.com, will have inventory for this doll.  We realize there has been conflicting information posted, but be assured this is the correct information.


October 20, 2011

I wanted to personally say thank you to many of you who gave me your support for Team in Training.   The Nike Women's Marathon was Sunday in San Francisco with 22,500 runners!  It was an experience I will never forget.  Your generous contributions changed the lives of so many.


October 19, 2011

Another 2012 doll announced, but this one is LIMITED

This doll is LIMITED! Orders for this doll are on a first come, first serve basis. Pieces are limited and does NOT guarantee that all pre-orders will be filled.

Carol Ferris from The Green Lantern - Comic Con EXCLUSIVE (click here to place your pre-order today!)


October 18, 2011

Visitors from last Friday: Janet and Larry from Minnesota!

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New 2012 Barbie doll announced!

Pink in Pantone Barbie

Click here for more information and place your pre-order TODAY!


October 4, 2011

Auction #40 Catalogs are being mailed out today!

Click here to place your order today

This is an Auction that you don't want to miss!

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October 3, 2011

Doll Attic visitor all the way from Mexico! Muchos gracias, Raquel! Her husband brought her here as a surprise. She had no idea where he was taking her!

It was very emotional and we saw tears of happiness. She had always dreamed of coming to Doll Attic, but never thought she'd be able to make it.

What a sweet surprise from a sweet husband :)

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Here's a scoop on the Spring 2012 line!

Click here to place your pre-order TODAY!

Please view our Store Policies for pre-orders before ordering

Grace Kelly - Rear Window

 

Hope Diamond Barbie Doll


September 30, 2011

AUCTION #40 SUPERSTARS! 

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Doll Attic visitor, Gailya from SoCal! Happy Birthday!


September 27, 2011

JUST IN! What a nice surprise!

Grace Kelly Trousseau, what a beauty! Click here to place your order TODAY!


September 26, 2011

Auction #40 Sneak Peak!

Barbie Brio in Gold 'n Glamour. Includes Sandi's "Barbie Brio Mystery Unveiled" booklet!


September 24, 2011

Auction #40 Sneak Peak!

We are working into the weekend!

NRFB Long-Hair Brunette American Girl. Fabulous and a perfect example of this doll!


September 23, 2011

Auction #40 Sneak Peak!

TGIF dolls! Most certainly one in a million! Jaw-dropping Japanese Dressed Box American Girl #7639 NRFB :)


September 22, 2011

Francie Dealer Exclusive - "Check, Please!" has ARRIVED!

Click here to place your order TODAY!


September 21, 2011

Auction #40 Sneak Peak!-- Bild Lilli "Store"

 

SILKSTONE FRANCIE DOLLS ARE DUE TO ARRIVE TOMORROW 9-22-11....We will be working Friday and through the weekend to get your orders processed as quickly as possible.


September 20, 2011

Auction #40 Sneak Peak!

Cover your keyboards, dolls! You'll be drooling over this Japanese beauty!

Midnight Japanese Side-Part American Girl MIB


September 16, 2011

Auction #40 Sneak Peak!

A little something for all you Ken fans :) Ken's Business Appointment fashion


September 15, 2011

Auction #40 Sneak Peak!

If you haven't ordered your Auction #40 catalog, don't wait! This is going to be one that you don't want to miss!

Japanese Francie Brocade Kimono - Complete and absolutely PRISTINE. Wouldn't this look great on a Japanese Francie? :)

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2012 LINE HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED! And this is just the beginning! Click here to place your pre-order today!

And please be sure to read our STORE POLICIES on pre-ordered items

Shoe Obsession Barbie

Dolls of the World: Ireland ; Dolls of the World: Argentina

Dolls of the World: Australia ; Dolls of the World: China

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DEALER EXCLUSIVE SILKSTONE FRANCIE IS DUE TO ARRIVE NEXT WEEK! 

Stayed turned for updates and if you have not placed your preorder, it is not too late!  Click here to place your preorder.


September 14, 2011

New vintage dolls added to our Vintage Catalog!


September 13, 2011

New Doll announcements...look for these beautiful Dolls of the World to arrive in December:  Australia, Argentina, China and Ireland.  Also for 2012 we will see Barbie Basics Swimsuit Collection and Shoe Obsession Barbie.  More details will be posted late tomorrow.

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Auction 40 Sneak Peeks!

Prototype of Tutti Flower Girl #3615

 

TNT Stacey from Bill Greening's Private Barbie Collection


September 12, 2011

Auction 40 Sneak Peeks!

Live Action Christy from Bill Greening's Private Collection

German Francie

 

Bild Lilli outfit


September 7, 2011

JUST IN!

tokidoki Barbie has arrived!! She is just too adorable :) Click on her picture to place your order today!

 


September 6, 2011

Auction 40 Sneak Peek!

November 5th will be here faster than we think! We are currently working on the catalog :)

Japanese Exclusive Barbie Outfit



Bild Lilli Dress & Panties

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JUST IN!

Place your order today!

Barbie Loves Frank Sinatra ; Tim McGraw & Faith Hill


September 5, 2011

Due in Wednesday Toki Doki Barbie!!!

September 1, 2011

JUST IN! Signature Barbie Calendar and Southern Belle Polypro Agenda Planner

Click here to place your order today!

Here are a couple shots of the beautiful artwork inside the calendar:


August 29. 2011

Auction 40 SNEAK PEEK!

A beautiful Bild Lilli doll :)


August 25, 2011

We just could NOT resist another Auction 40 SNEAK PEEK!

What a rarity! Japanese Plantation Belle. Wow wow wow! This is going to be an AMAZING auction and we've only  just begun!


August 24, 2011

Barbie Basics #8 and #4 are due in the end of this week and more of the Grace Kelly Bride dolls will arrive Friday :)  Thank you for your patience!!

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Auction 40 SNEAK PEEK!

ULTRA RARE Japanese-Issued Francie Ballgown


August 23, 2011

JUST IN!

Grace Kelly - The Bride Silkstone

She is on BACKORDER as we only received a partial shipment (more due in soon). Click on her photo to place your pre-order today!


August 22, 2011

Auction 40 Sneak Peek!

ATELIER FEST..one of the holy grails of Barbie Collecting!

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Silkstone Grace Kelly Bride is due in THIS WEEK!

Place your pre-order today!


August 19, 2011

It's that time of year again! Here is a sneak peek of one of the stars for the upcoming Auction 40! How exciting is this?! ;)


August 17, 2011

Today's visitor from the Netherlands! Thanks for visiting, Simone!


August 16, 2011

Silkstone Francie Update - she is due to ship in October.  We will post any updates as they are received.

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Yesterday's Visitor: Yvonne from Australia!


August 8, 2011

Due in this week:  Barbie Basics 4, 8 and 14


August 4, 2011

*NEW!* Theresa Durant Photography

The beauty of Barbie captured through a camera lens. There are many to choose from! Place your order today.


August 3, 2011

BRAND NEW ITEM!

"The Barbie Brio Mystery Unveiled..." - By Sandi Holder (click here to place your order today!)

Now you have a chance to own a very RARE piece of Barbie history that has never been documented to the public!

Special thanks to the President of Brio Toy Company and Pat McGovern for your help in putting together this wonderful book of some of the rarest Barbie dolls in the world!

Details:
- 8.5" x 11" full color book
- Spiral-bound
- Front and back cover are laminated
- Introduction and History of Brio Barbie
- Photographic examples of completed Brio Barbie Doll


August 2, 2011

Just in!

2012 Wall Calendar , 2012 Mini Calendar , 2-Year Planner

Click here to place your order today!


August 1, 2011

AND WE'RE BACK!

Convention was a blast and we hope that everyone has been enjoying our photos. We still have more to add from the last few days of an exciting week :)

As for all orders placed during our leave, if you have placed a VINTAGE order, please allow an extra 7-9 days for your order to be filled and shipped as we are currently waiting for our inventory to return to us from Florida. Please note that only available items will be filled in your vintage order.

We are currently updating our Vintage Catalog so please allow us a few days :) We will be posting in our Vintage Catalog once everything is updated

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us via e-mail: sandiholder@dollattic.com or telephone


July 25, 2011

Convention photos have been posted from the last few days! We update photos everyday :)
Click here to view!


July 20, 2011

Doll Attic Visitors! Thank you all for coming, we enjoyed your company :)

Bev, Siena and Lexy!

 

Paige and Ellie!

 

Kellie! We'll see YOU next week at the Barbie Convention!


July 14, 2011

Here is just a sneak peek at what we will have on display at Convention in the Doll Attic suite....never before seen history of this very rare item....

July 13, 2011

We are all packed for Convention!

Please note that we will be closed Friday July 22 through Friday July 29 and will re-open on Monday August 1, 2011.

ALL orders will be filled upon our return with only available merchandise post-convention.


July 12, 2011

JUST IN!!

2011 Holiday Barbie (Blonde)

Click on the photo to place your order today!


July 11, 2011

Just to confirm that everyone has this info for the Barbie Convention in Ft. Lauderdale 


 

Bill Greening's Doll Attic meet and greet will take place at 1PM Wednesday, July 27th in the Doll Attic Suite.  This is your opportunity to have a meet and greet with Bill and purchase items from his private Vintage Barbie Doll collection.  This is NOT the Mattel designer doll signing event.  We will have posters on each floor so you will know where our room is located.


 

Also on Wednesday, we will be having our favorite Ken Jef Beck signing books as well at 1PM.  I will be signing books throughout convention, so pop in anytime!


 

Starting Sunday July 24th, we will be opening our room and sharing with you some incredible vintage Barbie items as well as a never before told story of the Brio Barbie doll.  We are so excited to share this piece of history with collectors.  We will also have a very rare Brio doll on display as well as our Barbie Team in Training Doll.  Here is your chance to win this OOAK Team in Training Doll AND the very exclusive Platinum Edition -- Pinch of Platinum


 

To make it easier --come visit us for lots of excitement in our suite and make sure to be there Wednesday at 1PM


July 11, 2011

Check Please!!! But...where is Silkstone Francie?

Silkstone Francie decided to come hide out at the Doll Attic, but where has she gone?

Information about this contest:

Francie will be hiding in a different location every day this week on our Doll Attic website and it is your job to be a detective and keep track of where she's hiding.

- She will be moving locations EVERY MORNING at 11am PST. This will give everyone a window of 24 hours every day to try and find her. If you miss a day, sorry! You need to provide all 5 locations in order to participate.

- Keep track by any means necessary (a notepad, a scrap of paper, in your computer, etc.) of her whereabouts.

- The contest starts TODAY JULY 11, 2011 and will end on FRIDAY JULY 15, 2011 at 3:00pm PST

- The prize is a Dealer Exclusive Silkstone Francie (which is not out yet but will be shipped upon arrival and if you have her on preorder, better yet, you will not be charged).

- We will announce the winner on Friday July 15th, 2011.

 

How to WIN:

1. Keep your own private records of Francie's whereabouts

2. Be sure it is in the correct order

3. The first Facbeook friend to post on our Facebook wall on Friday July 15, 2011 by 3pm PST with the correct locations and in order will win!  

 


July 8, 2011

2011 Barbie Convention - Ft. Lauderdale News:

Our meet and greet with designer Bill Greening will be taking place in the Doll Attic Seaside Suite Wednesday, July 27th at 1PM. This is your chance to purchase and item from Bill Greening's private vintage Barbie Doll collection and have a beautifully prepared COA signed by Bill.  We will be posting our flyers on each floor on the bulletin board.  Please note this is NOT a Mattel Doll Signing event, that is another separate event.

We also will have on hand our favorite Ken, Jef Beck who will also be doing a book signing.

The Doll Attic Seaside Suite will be open for room shopping starting Sunday, and Sandi will be on hand book signing as well.  Doll Attic will be featuring some incredible vintage dolls and clothing, along with a very special Brio Barbie Doll and NEVER before seen history on this very elusive Barbie doll. 

For our friends not able to attend convention, we won't forget you.  Check back (we will try on a daily basis) under the Convention section for photos as we have done in the previous years.  If you are coming to see us, don't be camera shy, we will sneak a pic of you :)

Of course you also won't want to miss seeing one of a kind Team in Training Barbie, who will be raffled off along with Pinch of Platinum.

SEE YOU SOON!!!!!


July 5, 2011

JUST IN! Click on the links to place your order today!

2011 Vera Wang (On Backorder), 2011 Couture Angel

Farrah Fawcett, Silkstone Russia: Danya (On Backorder) and Museum Collection: da Vinci


July 3, 2011

Arriving  Tuesday July 5th:  Vera Wang, Silkstone Dayra and Farrah Fawcett.  We will post photos after we get your orders out :)


July 1, 2011

Today's Doll Attic visitors!

The McConaghy Family - minus dad and brother :) from Pennsylvania! Have a wonderful weekend here in sunny California!

 

Katelyn and Mia from Lafayette, CA :) Adorable sisters


June 29, 2011

Doll Attic is packing for Convention! Everyone wonders how we transport our inventory, well this is how! :)

All trunks are filled with fashions, dolls and goodies galore! Trunk Four is a mystery trunk ;)


June 27, 2011

We've got a new and different contest for all of you!  

Ken has decided to take a mini vacation at the Doll Attic, but where has he gone?

Look for Ken!

Information about this contest:

- Ken will be hiding in a different location every day this week on our Doll Attic website and it is your job to be a detective and keep track of where he's hiding.

- He will be moving locations EVERY MORNING at 10am PST. This will give everyone a window of 24 hours every day to try and find him.

- If you miss a day, sorry! You need to provide all 5 locations in order to participate.

- Keep track by any means necessary (a notepad, a scrap of paper, in your computer, etc.) of his whereabouts.

- The contest starts TODAY JUNE 27, 2011 and will end on FRIDAY JULY 1, 2011 at 12:00pm PST

- The prize is TBA, but we promise it will be something great!

- We will announce the winner on Tuesday July 5, 2011

How to WIN:
1. Keep your own private records of Ken's whereabouts
2. Be sure it is in the correct order
3. The first friend to post on our Facebook wall on Friday July 1, 2011 by 12pm PST with the correct locations and in order will win!
For those of you not on Facebook (please come join us as it is a lot of fun) you can email your answers to us at
heidi@dollattic.com and same rules will apply.

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Saturday's visitor, Karelli B. most adorable granddaughter in the world and VIP visitor at Doll Attic :)

Friday's visitor! Thanks for coming Siena from Los Angeles, CA!


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