Barbie - 1976 Star Traveler MotorHome (Vintage Adult Collectors)

[@blest2478910]

OMG!!!! I got this for Christmas when I was a child. This camper was my most favorite toy. 🎀 My cousin and I played for hours on end with this camper. I remember even putting it together ON MY OWN❤️ Thank you for taking me down memory lane once again💖

[@kayboychuk5637]

Thank you for taking me back to my childhood. I had this exact camper. I loved the patio rooftop. I wonder what ever happened to mine. I had the best friend because she lived Barbie’s as much as I did.

[@tizianaporcaro355]

Thank you, I was searching it for Years, my best Christmas gift I have ever recieved.

[@rebeccib1970]

Hi... I can't believe you've restored it back to the original. I got this for my 8th Birthday in 1978. I loved & played with it for many years. Growing up I wanted daughters so I could play Barbies with them, Sadly, I only had 2 boys. I waited 24yrs..then my youngest son, gave me Elizabeth Anne..then 2 yrs later, came Gracelynn Rose... And I feel so blessed for being their NaMa❤ About 6months ago I bought this to do my own make-over. Thanks for giving me so cool ideas and tips. I plan to paint, paper the interior, wall to wall carpet, put blue tooth speakers w/ the light up water lights off Groupon. Also LED lights...Rhinestones border sticker instead of pin stripping... I'm creating a new logo with both my granddaughters pictures & names for the side. I can't wait to see their faces when I have it all done. I will post pictures.

[@GrayskullWarrior]

Sounds amazing! Would love to see photos when you’re done!

[@chubbypekingese]

I remember finding one of these in the neighbors trash whenI was walking to school when I was 8. I took it out of the trash and hid it in the ivy that was in our front yards in that neighbor at the time. All day at school all I could think about was whether or not it was still there. When I was walking home I found that it was indeed still there. It was missing the front wheels and since I couldn’t fix it I removed the back wheels. I poorly spray painted it silver and blue and didn’t wait for the paint to totally dry so it had little finger prints all over it but I had the greatest time making that a spaceship. G.I. Joes were happy....

[@GrayskullWarrior]

Haha. I love that story! 🙌🏼🤩

[@Rorylw]

wow bonus your so lucky . cant believe they put it in the rubbish

[@s.e.landeros280]

What a creative 8 year old u were 👍

[@mimexicanfamiliayyoassyria992]

Amazingggggg

[@ReginaTrans_]

My dad had the G.I Joe JEEP from the 70’s or 60’s, in the box and everything, he was kinda pissed that I wasn’t into it, then he was definitely pissed when I painted the wheels blue sky & added girly stickers to the new Barbies I got free from my cousin, they never wanted to get me a Barbie at all, I only got a ken at 7 years old when I begged for a Barbie, at my birthday in Walmart, but when I was 11 I finally got Barbies from my little cousin growing up, she was the first one to realize the hell I had been through lol, cause she had been through some traumatic experiences as well, so she was caring, she was 8 and was so kind to share them with me secretly, I was almost 12 but I still got to play a little til I became a teen, maybe one more year, but she became like a little sister, we adopted each other, we even got a guinea pig together, we still blame ourselves for how he died and we let it happen cause we were too young to take care of him and to know any better, people separated me from this cousin too, she became an orphan too young and our relationship was very envied by everyone cause we cared for each other way too hard, and we ended up going our own ways..... she left all the extended family she got left to discover the world ...... but i will never forget how she was so mature for her age, and helped me in so many ways, like i helped her too

[@NoraDesmond897]

Wow, my sister had thus growing up. We spent hours playing with it and yes, it was huge. Then our mother up and gave it away when we moved. I was really upset because I absolutely loved it. I think I still own some if the pieces. Memories.

[@Headly892]

I had one too, my cousin broke it, I loved my one too.

[@taniaslack5982]

My mom did the same thing….got rid of it without me knowing.

[@VeryBlueberrry]

@@taniaslack5982 moms of the present/future; don’t do this!!! Your child will resent you strongly for this 😂

[@tanyabailey-ojo4882]

Memories! Had so much fun playing with my barbies in this mobile home

[@nolanwinter5401]

I love the 70s Barbie playsets and vehicles because they werent pink! Great vid. Charming voice.

[@GrayskullWarrior]

Thanks! The vintage pre-pink stuff is THE BEST! :D

[@s.e.landeros280]

Exactly, more realistic. 80s did wayy oVer kill on pink. 👌

[@elmundodecamilo]

I agree with that

[@Dollsandcollectables]

Blast from the past...awesome bus! So retro and I love it 😍

[@HoneyBeeHappyMe]

OMG! I had that one....and a yellow Barbie sports car. Great job with the restoration. It looks brand new.

[@GrayskullWarrior]

I have the yellow Dune Buggy and tow bar, but the decals are all terrible quality and I don;t know hoe to get them off without damaging the plastic.. :(

[@rebeccib1970]

Yes..me too...it had a weird town bar that went with it..and the bike rack...if I remember correctly? Did you have me Dallas & Midnight Barbies horses? Or Beauty the Afghan hound? I loved playing Barbies til I was 15, then I got Wedding Barbies & white Ferrari for Christmas when I was 20 in 1990. In 1996- 26yrs old, I started my collection... but sadly last year I had to downsize and more so I sold over 200 dolls for not even half of what I paid for them. But it's ok, I can always collect again. The hardest was my 1988 Holiday Barbie. I paid $500 in 2007 for her...and she sold for$50? I think??

[@gingersaunders6558]

Oh my!! What a wonderful video! I had this as a kid and me and my sister played with it everyday! I finally procured one on ebay that I could afford! It was only missing the small bathroom and kitchen accessories, the deck chair, the bathroom faucet and the shower door. I also do not have the box or instructions but hope to get those somehow. I remember as a kid the tiny little yellow pegs that held the the furniture and such broke off easily, as did the hinges to the shower door. My Star Traveler is on it's way to me and I can not wait to get my hands on it! Thank you for this video. I know now what all I still need. Thank you again! It's nice to see Barbie lovers all around the globe I'm from North Carolina USA!

[@GrayskullWarrior]

Congratulations. I also have a video of how I restored a second one if you need some tips! Good luck!

[@gingersaunders6558]

Grayskull Warrior awesome! Thank you!

[@annettegongora156]

Thank you so much for posting the review - I have been researching the Star Traveler for awhile and your review was very informative! You also did an awesome job on the restoration of this vehicle - cant believe the difference in the BEFORE and AFTER pictures! FYI - I will be pinning this review to my Pinterest so that others can watch and learn too.

[@jonnyr2077]

I love the restoration you did on the star traveler it looks amazing! Also dream date barbie looks fantastic in that outfit too! Great vid as always.

[@GrayskullWarrior]

Thanks so much. 🙌🏼

[@northharper749]

I love coming to your channel to 'step back in time.' Thank you for the posts!! ❤️

[@ellenamontana1352]

I had this. I took my barbies on many trips to the creek. I never had a ken but one time dad took me to the dump with him and i found a GI joe dude who went everywhere in the camper with Barbie after that! Lmao

[@fashiondolldreamer]

That is super-cool! So great you re-printed and stuck on a those decals ... Looks good as new! (Most of them are now found with really worn and faded ones, as you will know.) I really want one now! LOL

[@nicolem.7023]

I just found one of these at the Goodwill. It was $2.00. I had a lot of old Barbie things as a kid but not this one. I was playing with barbies in the early 80's. Thank you so much for this video so I could see where all the pieces go.

[@GrayskullWarrior]

You're welcome! Check back in a week or 2 and i will have a full restoration video!

[@mca7314]

this is better than the vehicle playsets we have today

[@GrayskullWarrior]

Agreed! 100%

[@totallynotari_ew]

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[@chouchoue]

Because it isn't entirely pink imo.

[@Headly892]

I had one it was one of my favourite Barbie toys that and the swing park for a set that was called the Heart Family I had all them too.

[@ClaudiaNoire]

Thank you so much for posting this. I had this as a child, brought back so many memories. It was so well made, and I loved that it wasn't pink! Great restoration too, well done.

[@GrayskullWarrior]

Thanks so much. I’m so happy you enjoyed it. ☺️

[@RFDeStefano]

I enjoyed your video and thought you did a great job. I do not have one of these but would love one. Yours is in such good shape now!

[@ethelanderson255]

I had one when I was a kid. This brings back memories.

[@Mauritius-lh2hb]

Awww!!!! I remember having that one when i was a kid, my brother bought it for me for Christmas!!!

[@Rorylw]

mum bought that for me for xmas . the box was huge

[@mimexicanfamiliayyoassyria992]

Jeez u have a nice brother!lol

[@GG-lv3xd]

these giant motorhomes were so much fun. I always got them second hand and missing parts but it didn't matter. They had a few different styles/layouts.... one of the best toys. but I'd rather not keep one at my house now. they are gigantic

[@sarahbibb3467]

Enjoyed going back in time. Had this great toy when I was around 9 years of age ☺

[@venus76_]

I LOVE this video, I never get tired of watching it 💖💖💖

[@GrayskullWarrior]

Thank you so much. 🙏🏼

[@michellemcgrew4230]

I got mine for Christmas. I actually peeked and saw my mom put it under the tree. The bunk beds also convert to a couch. I spent hours playing with it. When I was done it became a toybox for all my barbie stuff. I just stuffed it with barbie clothes, barbies, the barbie moped and I even had the little pink Corvette convertible

[@lisag9588]

Wow... just came across this video bc I'm in the process of purchasing one of these (searching eBay). You did a fantastic job! I love that you stuck with refurbishing it to its original state, but also like some of the comments on customizing it. Thanks for the WD40 tip; I'll probably need it! And for the link to the decals :)

[@GrayskullWarrior]

Awesome. Let me know how you go! Test the WD40 on a small inconspicuous area first. And make sure you wash it off thoroughly with hot soapy water. :)

[@Siansonea]

This is a lovely restoration, great work. Dream Date Barbie seems quite happy with her happenin' home on wheels.

[@GrayskullWarrior]

Thank you so much. :)

[@john316godsolovedtheworld]

I found one for 3 dollars at Goodwill today for my toddler and I am so incredibly happy! It is missing some of the interior pieces, but even without it's so perfect!!

[@CikisHelyzet]

Wow! I would totally buy it too! Very lucky!👏👏

[@ethelanderson255]

I had one when I was a child. I loved it.

[@GrayskullWarrior]

Its so fun!!

[@johnbehneman1546]

I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL. PLEASE CONTINUE TO SHARE YOUR TRUTH!!!!

[@josielopez-redmond8704]

I use to have this when I was little.

[@GrayskullWarrior]

Awesome.

[@catlinadances2413]

Awesome Restoration. I remember wanting this as a little girl.. Kinda funny to see it now, and as it's a camper.. it has no where for the dolls to sleep! LOL.

[@msharleyjoe]

Good job on the repair and on the photos.

[@debbiekillewald8384]

This was one of my favorite toys.

[@heidimountain606]

I had the 1980's version that didn't have the ladder or sunroof. It was yellow and I used it for a Barbie house, since I didn't have the A-Frame house. I played with it all the time and since I never had children, my niece played with it. There was a pink/aqua version that was released with Barbie and the Rockers in 1986/87.

[@GrayskullWarrior]

There are a few different versions of the Star Traveler. I have links in the description.

[@Anamamma1]

Trying to find the Barbie motor home I had as a child in the late 80s early 90s not seen anyone like it on the web etc

[@johnbehneman1546]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. A TOTALLY AWSOME VIDEO AND A TOTALLYA WSOME BUILD!!!!! I LOVE EVERYTHING!!!! A MUST WATCH.

[@stefincanada]

thanks for sharing the manual. I am doing a restoration on one and want to place the new stickers as accurate as possible

[@GrayskullWarrior]

Awesome. Let me know how you go.

[@peterdunlap7126]

I got mine on ebay because I wanted this as a kid. It took a long time to find one with all the stickers intact and in good condition and with all the accessories.

[@GrayskullWarrior]

Awesome. Congratulations! 🙌🏼

[@paulschnaars6046]

Me and my sister had this as kids. I remember it often had my motu and PoP figures in it too. We had whichever one was out in the early 80s.

[@FruitPunchBicycle]

The camper itself is a GMC Motorhome

[@GrayskullWarrior]

Correct. It comes with GMC decals.

[@FruitPunchBicycle]

@@GrayskullWarrior cool. Have you put them on your vehicle toy?

[@GrayskullWarrior]

Yes. On the wheels and at the front, above the grill.

[@chungafea1879]

Looks brand spanking new!! I love it. And how neat would that be for you to recreate the pictures?! Too cool.

[@GrayskullWarrior]

I would lobe to recreate it, but I cant find the yellow jumpsuit that Barbie wears. :(

[@chungafea1879]

Grayskull Warrior awww. Maybe now you will since we’re talking about it. That somehow always happens. 🤞🏽🤞🏽

[@Areyousayingidontknowmyname]

Awesome. I had one as a kid But the interior darker colour is not familiar to me. So wondering if maybe in Australia the colour palette was slightly different. Or my memory of it is .

[@GrayskullWarrior]

There was also a tan coloured Western Star Traveler. Check the links in the description for all the variations.

[@niabelizaire3596]

I 🩷 Barbie!

[@ronaldfarmer7205]

love it just found one in a good will bin here in America . it only has the two sink things but all stickers are on it and placed well tires in godo shape just needed cleaning and a few stickers going to work on getting the couch and the front door and shower door super fun though

[@GrayskullWarrior]

Awesome! If you're on Instagram send me some photos! i would love to see your progress!

[@ginnigirl]

Does anyone know how much this sold for when it originally came out? I had one growing up and was shocked to see that the new camper is less than half the size and was $100

[@GrayskullWarrior]

ginnigirl I believe it was around $20. www.muminthemadhouse.com/imagine-the-possibilities-with-barbie/

[@suddendee]

I agree. it was $20 which is probably equivalent to $100 today

[@deniseowens8585]

Where do u buy your replacement stickers. I'm also looking for the kitchen table.

[@GrayskullWarrior]

I had them printed by a professional printing store here in Australia.

[@leiasolo1]

I got mine from a friend from her childhood, removed the stickers , cleaned it and spray chromed the sinks ,ladder, And Tire Rims, Put Green Carpet down On The floor End To end . Would Love To Get Some Replacement Stickers For The Inside, Not so Much For the Outside. You Did A Great Restoration Job.

[@GrayskullWarrior]

leiasolo1 Wow. Yours sounds amazing. Do you have photos of it that I can look at?

[@SarahGray-b8z]

The thing I could not get this as a child is why did it have a shower unit and no toilet

[@danniifan3115]

I used to play with a relative's one when I was young. Then I ended up rescuing it from the bin years later but I ended up throwing it out as the decals were ruined due to me trying to wash them as well as some of the inside bits were falling off or broken. I should've perservered & kept it as it's very rare these days as well as it's expensive to get in general now!

[@GrayskullWarrior]

If you’re in Australia, it pops up on Gumtree regularly.

[@JUSTMEYOUKNOWWHO]

Omg, I love this motorhome!

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

I wish I could get some new decals for mine! Unfortunately the link no longer works. Great video!

[@adrianmartinez-ml7uu]

Me gusta la Motor Home de Barbie es uno de mis juguetes preferidos de Barbie 😊

[@tammyeich4493]

I still have mine. Missing a few things.

[@Rorylw]

I've got one and love it . yours is in great shape

[@GrayskullWarrior]

I purchased it from a lady who had stored it for years. It took a bit to clean up, but I’m very happy with the results.

[@librapan8]

Nice. :) Where can I find the decals?

[@BlakeGildaphish76]

i like the shirt that Ken on the box is wearing. Barbie's jumpsuit is cute too!

[@Barbie_Lopolis]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@Ed-jv3xu]

My cousin Susan had It , i loved it

[@Curls105anarm]

There making the campers smaller today. And all there including is accessories. You should totally get a new camper just for the accessories. Cool accessories though. My Barbie 3 in 1 camper has tons of accessories.

[@Jameshuma8840]

1976 was the year my mom was born!

[@kentmacdonald7346]

I’m in the process of restoring one. Your video has been quite helpful. Do you have any left over replacement parts? If by chance you do, I’m missing the drawer for the vanity, the closet rod, the rooftop furniture and dishes. Thanks again for your video.

[@GrayskullWarrior]

Unfortunately I don’t, sorry. I sold all the spare parts some time ago.

[@ElizabethPerez-zx7we]

You're so lucky to have this ❤❤

[@KT-ib1oe]

I can't believe I still have this. haha

[@KARLARIC1]

La tuve

[@dexx600]

Mattel wanted to make the same vehicle for boys under Big Jim's P.A.C.K. (Professional Agents, Crime Killers) in Black, Red and Yellow called Kodiak.

[@clintonbosworth3915]

Hello, Well done with the restoration - I have very fond memories of this toy as a kid- so i have purchased one online for my daughter and would like to get the replacement stickers for it.. are you able to share where you got them from or how you printed etc, it would be greatly appreciated. Also i need a new side door as the hinges are broken. any suggestions?

[@GrayskullWarrior]

Thanks. If you send me your email address, I can send you the decal scans. They need to be printed at 36"x12". Is for a replacement door, I would check eBay or maybe even craigslist or Barbie groups on Facebook. :)

[@clintonbosworth3915]

new to this, how do i send my email to you without it being 'publicly broadcasted' ? :)

[@GrayskullWarrior]

Message me via the FB Page or Iinstagram links in the video description.

[@lynnlobliner3933]

Labor of love!

[@GrayskullWarrior]

Absolutely. But so worth it.

[@caterpillarnetwork5815]

I love it!!!😍 so Awesome!😍

[@Karinanne0611]

I would also be very willing to spend a small fortune on new decals for my MotorHome. Can you tell me where you got them? I've gotten all the pieces that were missing and created a complete set, but I'm working to figure out how to attach the bunk beds because the pegs are broken.

[@salvadormartinezderituerto1909]

Hello, very good job. I´m trying to print in my domestic printer but I don´t get the correct size. I´m working with Photoshop. The size is 36"x12". Can you tell me the resolution? Is it 72 Dpi? Thank you very much

[@GrayskullWarrior]

The images should already be the correct size. each sheet should be printed 12" x 36".

[@salvadormartinezderituerto1909]

Hello, I went to the shop and when we prepare the image to print in the size you told me, we realized that the size is not the same as the old stickers. and if I try to resize for example the Barbie logo then other stickers like Eleganza II dont't take the correct size. Do you know what could be the problem? Thank you

[@BlakeGildaphish76]

GREAT PHOTOS!

[@ShawnaPalin]

I have 2 of these. Where can I purchase the decals from?

[@lepidhed]

Fantastic rebuild but how do you get the stickers?? DM please a response if you please.

[@GrayskullWarrior]

I took the jpg file to a printing shop and had them print them. Check this video for more information: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWmxlaWVedmkg6M

[@AbdullaSulaimani]

I remembered my sister having it and i guess she had the second version

[@juliusmaloney]

Where did you get the replacement stickers as I have one of these and would love to replace the stickers as they’re really worn...such a fantastic makeover!

[@GrayskullWarrior]

There is a link in the description

[@booklover8842]

Why doesn’t Mattel reproduce these? Or any of the the vintage pieces. Everything back then is so much better than today. I was a little girl in the late 1990’s and even then all the stuff was just ok. Nothing like the 70’s….

[@Rorylw]

do you still have it .

[@GrayskullWarrior]

Yes. I sure do.

[@jheannamerieandresdaplas1109]

Its so amazing

[@pawelderwisz6766]

Hello, I’ve just buy one (a yellow from 1976) Where can I found the stickers to print? Thank you :)

[@farziimama9717]

I don't have one of these either I love it 😊

[@GrayskullWarrior]

They pop up on ebay for cheap! Grab one and restore it like I did. I have a full restoration video on my channel.

[@BlaineHuffmancom]

Where did you get the replacement stickers from?

[@msharleyjoe]

Who is that Barbie in blue that was in most of the pictures?

[@GrayskullWarrior]

Debra Odoherty Its Dream Date Barbie in a random outfit that I found on ebay.. :)

[@msharleyjoe]

Thank you.

[@amberpamba2661]

Hi, could I please ask where you got the decals from? I’ve just purchased a bus ( childhood toy) and I would love to redo the pretty rough stickers :)

[@GrayskullWarrior]

The link to the decals is in the video description.

[@maybebabyny]

Hi Great video! Can you post the link where I can get the stickers? Thanks

[@GrayskullWarrior]

s237.photobucket.com/user/Siansonea/library/1976%20Barbie%20Star%20Traveler%20Motorhome%20Renovation?sort=6&page=1

[@maybebabyny]

Grayskull Warrior Thanks! I am a bit of a novice when it comes to these things. All I need to do is download these images and print them on a color printer using sticker paper? Thanks

[@GrayskullWarrior]

They need to be printed ar 36"x12". They are large sheets. I had mine professionally printed. Then you need to cut them out. It's a bit of work, but well worth the effort!

[@maybebabyny]

Grayskull Warrior Thanks!

[@GrayskullWarrior]

You're welcome. Let me know how you go. :)

[@suzannebernier2682]

This is soooo cool!

[@Adv18]

Have you still got the decals ?

[@danniifan3115]

Very informative.

[@gigimg1291]

Yo tenía uno asi😭

[@Toywithme200]

i asked for this for christmas for 3 years, before i finally got it!! great memories! where in the world did you find this??

[@GrayskullWarrior]

I found it second hand online..

[@DonaBologna]

I love this! I always wanted the camper (pink Western version), but my parents couldn't afford it. Thank you for sharing! Do you collect Barbie items?

[@GrayskullWarrior]

The best thing about being an adult is that now I can buy those toys I wanted as a kid. Haha. I found this pretty cheap on a local CraigsList type page and cleaned it up. I don't collect much Barbie stuff. Just some of the 70's and 80's stuff before it all went pink. :)

[@mundocassio]

Muito lindo. Que bom que tens.

[@danniifan3115]

Thanks.

[@Headly892]

I had one when I was a kid, my cousin stood in it after she jumped off my bunk bed into it and then my mum put it in the bin. I was not happy, still kind of annoyed about it at 42🤣🤣

[@GrayskullWarrior]

I would be too!

[@ChellesClips]

Where did u find the decals?

[@SarahGray-b8z]

I had this in the 80s not the 70s

[@yasmimsantos3350]

Sou brasileira e amei seu vi rio mesmo não entendendo

[@johnbehneman1546]

SUGGESTION: RETRO RETURN!!!!

[@tris_lyxia]

Cool!!!😍🖒