Do You Have Your Barbie Basics?
FDQ Editor Pat Henry was one of 12 lucky collectors to receive an advance Barbie Basics doll and all four accessory paks. Make sure to check the Barbie Collectors site to see what she did with her doll and what the other eleven partipants decided to create. Also, in February and March, Mattel will feature 12 designers who were asked to create OOAK auction pieces with their Basics. We can't wait to see what they came up with! It's your chance to won a OOAK Barbie doll by a famous designer, as well as find inspiration on how to style and photograph your favorite Basics. You can't buy just one!
Are you ready to rock?
The 2010 National Barbie® Doll Collectors Convention will be held in Cleveland, Ohio, at the Renaissance Hotel from July 21, 2010, through July 24, 2010.
Dorinda Balanecki and Dwane Adle will be your co-chairs for the 2010 convention. Please join us for the Barbie and the Rockers™ Reunion Tour -- it promises to be a rockin' good time for everyone! We will see you there with a 2010 Special Issue all about your favorite fashion doll!
What's in the "Celebration" issue?
This issue came out just in time to enjoy at last year's Anniversary Celebration at the National Barbie Collector's Convention in Washington, D.C. Cover photo, Matthew Sky. Take a look at this fabulous issue by downloading a sample article here.
Maryann Roy brings us a fresh new take on the Dream House when Ken takes over!
Maryann has restyled the Dream House for the most famous boyfriend in the world! Make sure to take a look and see what she came up with!
Can you believe it has been a decade since the Silkstone Fashion Models were introduced?
We take a look at the growing history of one of Barbie doll's be
st makeovers. It seems like only yesterday that we had our first look at these fascinating new mannequins, and now ten years later, the collections are better than ever! Terri Gold shares her gorgeous photos of some of her favorite Silkies in this story! Photo by Terri Gold.
We also have a Virtual issue on Barbie, "On The Runway" from the 2008 convention that we sold on our USB bracelet in St. Louis. You can download that for FREE right here by clicking on 
the cover:
In it, you can learn how to create the iconic pillbox hat, and make a sheath for your Silkies. This is an exclusive pattern direct from the atelier of Mattel! Also included, auction designer interviews and a fabulous fashion portfolio of Barbie on location in Spain!
Be sure to check back for more info on our upcoming special issue for the Cleveland convention! If you are interesting in submitting an article or photography, click on the Barbie on the left to contact us. We will let you know the requirements and deadlines for you to participate in this very special issue!
