Doll Haul: 1996 Bloomingdale's Barbie & Vintage Thrifting Finds

Antique Mall & Thrifting Finds

• 🛍️ The collector visited a local antique mall, noting the abundance of Holiday Barbies available.
• 🎯 Several Holiday Barbie dolls were spotted, including a 2012 edition for $54, a 2011 in green and gold, and a 2007 favorite.
• 💎 A 2006 Holiday Barbie by Bob Mackie and a 2002 Holiday Barbie in a velvet dress were also observed.

Arizona Jean Company Barbie (1995)

• 👖 A special edition Arizona Jean Company Barbie from 1995 was purchased for $16, with online prices ranging from $8 to $22.
• 🧢 The doll features blonde hair with a curl, blue eyes, red lipstick, and wears a red jacket with a blue collar, a t-shirt, and denim pants.
• 🎒 Accessories include black boots, a backpack with a working pocket, and a red hairbrush.
• 🛠️ The outfit was successfully placed on a Made to Move body, though the faux leather belt began to disintegrate.

Bloomingdale's Barbie (1996)

• 🌸 A special edition Barbie at Bloomingdale's from 1996 was acquired for $19, with online prices between $20 and $35.
• 🛍️ This set includes a paper shopping bag, a faux Bloomingdale's card, a doll stand, a pink brush, and the Barbie doll.
• 👟 The doll wears a pink jacket with white details, a gray long-sleeve top, and matching leggings, along with white sneakers.
• 🎀 It also comes with matching Bloomie's undergarments and a miniature Bloomingdale's shopping bag.

Holiday Barbie Collections

• 👗 The 2011 Holiday Barbie was purchased for $34.95, featuring a long green skirt with gold lining and a one-shoulder dress with gold embroidery and gems.
• 🌟 The 2004 Special Edition Holiday Barbie was highlighted for its all-green dress with a bolero jacket, a glitter bodice, and a long green velvet skirt adorned with beads.
• ✨ The collector expressed appreciation for the detailed fabrics and embellishments found on these vintage Holiday Barbie dolls.