HAVE you got any Barbie toys lying around? Here are the collectables that could earn you over £1,000.
Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie have brought the iconic doll to life in a shiny pink film which hits cinemas on July 21.
Whether you're a Barbie girl, living in a Barbie world and you're just Ken trying to clean out your cupboards - this is the nostalgic memorabilia that could be making you a quick buck.
The team at Buzz Bingo has rounded up nine Barbie treasures spanning from 1962 to 2007 that could be with a small fortune.
They analysed hundreds of pieces of merchandise on eBay to find some of the most unique (and expensive) toys.
The team studied classic limited edition finds to rare and exclusive accessories to find out which ones could be worth thousands now.
Barbie classroom playset
Release date: 1997
How much?: £1228.07
Come on Barbie, let's go to school! This classroom play set is an ideal addition to any Barbie collection.
It is currently being valued at over £1200 online.
Although there are only 12 pieces in the set - and despite it being entirely made of plastic - it's scored the second highest price tag on the list.
Barbie and Ken ‘Little Theatre’ set
Release date: 1963
How much?: £1135.26
Grab your popcorn since the 1963 theatre set is listed for £1135.26 even if it is missing a few pieces and is made solely of paper.
With paper tickets, scripts and furniture, the set is described as ‘rare’ by its seller.
Barbie bedside lamp
Release date: 1999
How much?: £490.45
Despite only being 32cm high and sporting some general wear and tear, this Barbie bedside lamp from 1999 is one of the most expensive items on the list.
It's also important to know that other bedside lamps in the franchise made during the same year have even been priced as high as £106.94.
Even with the $12 label still on the box!
The best party ✨EVER✨ is on its way! Tag the Barbie, Ken or Allan that you’re bringing to the Barbie Land party this Friday! 💕 #BarbieTheMovie pic.twitter.com/6gQqKi3JbX
— Barbie Movie (@barbiethemovie) July 17, 2023
Barbie ‘Bloom Tube TV’
Release date: 2006
How much?: £234.09
In Y2K, Barbie embraced technology with new careers and a new era of electronics including this Bloom Tube TV set.
The TV comes complete with a pink casing and floral trimmings.
If you have an unopened and complete set, you could earn £234.09 online.
Meanwhile open sets without the box can still land you almost £100.
Barbie Electric drawing set
Release date: 1963
How much?: £141.29
Another electronic item to make the list, this vintage electric drawing set is priced online at £141.29, and is one of the oldest items we found.
The set includes pencils, stencils, and a light up drawing pad so any Barbie fanatic can trace their favourite character.
Barbie ‘Nurse bag and accessories set’
Release date: 1962
How much?: £117.91
The oldest item on the list, this 1962 Barbie nurses' play set was priced online at £117.91.
The playset includes a range of plastic nurse accessories.
This is a rare item, which explains the high price tag, as the bag itself is actually only made of paper.
The kit was originally created by Pressman in 1956 to help children conquer their fear of the doctors, which became so popular the manufacturer developed the Barbie and Ken versions.
Barbie DVD player
Release date: 2007
How much?: £78.82
This 2007 Barbie DVD player is the newest item to make the list, but could still make you almost £100 through resale.
The glossy pink decor complete with a matching remote encapsulates the 2000s perfectly, and items that aren’t working are even being sold for almost £40!
Barbie ‘Schoenhut Style’ Piano
Release date: 2005
How much?: £58.88
This 2005 Barbie piano could earn you almost £60 if you have it lying around, even with damages and discolouration.
The plastic musical instrument is kitted out with Barbie's face as well as some floral decor, it makes the perfect unique collector's item.
It’s a Barbie World if you’re still in doubt! 😉💖 pic.twitter.com/97HY8ddl1O
— Barbie Movie (@barbiethemovie) July 15, 2023
Barbie ‘Fashion Maker toy’
Release date: 1980
How much?: £58.88
This mint condition 1980 Barbie ‘Fashion Toy Maker’, complete with mechanical printer, coloured pencils and fashion stencils will earn you around £60 online.
Similar to the 1963 electric drawing set, even incomplete kits can sell for around £30.
Mattel later released a PC fashion designer game, which reportedly sold one million copies in 1998.
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