An Evening With Barbie ®

March 28, 2013 - Allen Public Library, Allen Texas
Learn about the history and evolution of an American icon, Barbie®, with Ric Markin. Ric is a vintage toy and collectible expert whose expertise focuses on Barbie® and related toys. He is a frequent presenter at national conferences for collectors and has been an advisor for numerous vintage toy guides. This program addresses rare and hard to find Barbies® and the care and preservation of historic collectibles such as the Barbie doll, her fashions and accessories.

[@lilimeiful]

thank you very much Mr Markin , your ,speech is clear and very instructive

[@katie_and_her_dolls]

I just love this presentation so much! This is like my third time watching it, and I'm sure I will continue to rewatch it in the future.

[@meghanahirlekar2510]

Nice RICHARD MARKIN

[@EviMlcak]

4 years old?? In the 60s, Barbies were sophisticated, and meant for children older than 5. That kindergarden age group played specifically with baby dolls.

[@shurlynhatley635]

i own the protype of the Barbie doll

[@michaellincoln9631]

She Was The Most Gorgeous Of All The Barbies.....Real Class Act....Not At All Like The Floosie Bimbo Dolls Of Today.......

[@compactgirl]

Very interesting one thing hope the camera guy was fired I'm over here wanting to look at the slides and he's got the camera on mr markin.... 😂

[@Stephanie-vn6ir]

This Should have been done by a Woman! Not a Man!! 😡

[@delanceysdollhouse]

why’s that? barbie / doll collectors in general come in all genders and races. anyone can talk about a plastic doll.