Barbie - Still The World's Favorite Doll

For fifty years children the world over have played with one doll more than any other - the Barbie doll.  (I still remember the thrill of recieving my first Barbie Doll!)

No other doll comes close to the prominence, longevity, or reputation of the Barbie doll. Mother's have handed their Barbie dolls down to their daughters and now those daughters are handing their Barbie dolls down to their children.

Barbie dolls have become a cultural icon, a classic toy whose popularity continues unabated.

Kids today are still saying "Let's play Barbies", just like their parents and grandparents did before them. In fact, those parents and grandparents are likely to be still collecting Barbie dolls in order to pass them on to the next generation of Barbie lovers.

One of the favorite Barbie dolls among lovers of the Barbie doll is the annual Holiday Barbie. Every holiday season for the past 20 years, Mattel has released a Limited Edition Holiday Barbie. Each Holiday Barbie has featured a beautiful and unique designer dress that is set off by exquisite accessories like shoes and earrings, as well as an original hairstyle and makeup which combine to create a stunning effect.

The 2009 Holiday Barbie is no exception. Barbie is dressed in a glimmering pink and gold lame dress with  gem-studded tulle. The dress is further set-off with a beautiful wraparound bow. Lovely chandelier earrings with matching pink jewels complete this stunning look. The 2009 Holiday Barbie also comes with a doll stand that allows the Holiday Barbie to be easily displayed and viewed at any angle. The doll stand can be conveniently hidden beneath Holiday Barbie's dress.

The 2009 Holiday Barbie is so beautifully dressed that it will be hard not to touch and play with her gown and accessories. However, all serious Barbie collectors know that the best way to maintain a collectible Barbie's value is to keep her in the box.

But little girls will not consider that - and neither they should!  Barbie dolls are made to play with.

The 2009 Holiday Barbie is special in one other way too. Since 2009 is the 50th anniversary of the Barbie doll, Mattel has designated the 2009 Holiday Barbie as a part of the Barbie Special Occasion Collection. This makes the 2009 Holiday Barbie even more collectible and sought after. So, help the Barbie tradition continue. Go out and pick up the 2009 Holiday Barbie today!