7 Most Expensive Barbie Dolls of All Time
Barbie dolls are a huge part of everyone’s childhood. It would probably be hard to find a person that doesn’t know what a Barbie is. We all either had one or played with one or at least seen one. It’s amazing how a toy that was invented way back in 1959 became so popular all over the world and remains popular even now. Barbie was invented by Ruth Handler and named after her daughter Barbara. It’s a staple for many and it’s come a long way from its original form. It’s been reinvented and modernized countless times to keep up with the times, there were special editions made that cost more than you can imagine. So let’s take a look at 7 most expensive Barbie dolls.
1. Barbie By Devi Kroell – $1075
Fashion designer Devi Kroell accessorized this Barbie for a charity event, where it was subsequently auctioned off for $1075. The doll wore a simple black dress, but the unique shoes and handbag really made it special.
2. Marie Antoinette Barbie – $1,250
This Barbie was released in 2003 and it was made to look like Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France. It’s actually quite an accurate representation, from the hairstyle to the dress. And since it’s a French royal Barbie, the price tag is pretty royal too.
3. Barbie By Lorraine Schwartz – $7,500
Yeah, this price for a Barbie might sound steep, but wait till you hear that the jewelry designer Lorraine Schwartz put actual real diamonds into that B belt buckle that were worth $25k. Yet at the auction, it was sold for only $7500.