Barbie Signature Dolls: Are They Worth It? (2024 Collector Dolls)

[@luciamaclellan4976]

I love Barbie and always will. I was born in 1960 and Barbie has always been a part of my life. Yes, the old guard was awesome but I think today's designers are doing the best the can with the budget they have been given. Some dolls are gems and some are not, we just need to be buy what we love... Great job, by the way, I love your videos and I love your collection. !!

[@Barbination]

Totally agree with that 😌🩷 Thanks hon!

[@cristineschwertner619]

Ken is luxurious 🎉

[@Barbination]

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[@allaboutdolls1238]

Oh my goodness I love the 65th sapphire Barbie ❤I definitely bought her for my collection as well, especially because sapphire is one of my favorite gemstones 😅

[@Barbination]

☺️💙✨

[@perfumedelight66]

The Kristi Yamaguchi doll is so darn cute! I bought one of the children’s books she wrote and packaged it up with her doll and plan to donate it to a toy drive. This is just one of those very special dolls that I think little kids would treasure. And the book I read is cute, funny, and inspiring. Love it! ❤

[@Barbination]

Awe! 🥹🙏🏻🩷 That’s so sweet and just imagine being that kid 🙌🏻 She’s so cute I don’t even think people will be using her as a body donor! 😯

[@shanarrdallas2857]

I always wondered why mattel waited soo long to give ken his own couture line. But are the signature doll worth the price? Maybe, i mean my pockets might say no but ten years from their value would go up!

[@Barbination]

You never know! 😅💙

[@Kharizmah]

Because Ken never sold as well as Barbie. I think the movie changed that.

[@tinadrew6104]

Same...I keep my Silkstones in their boxes. I am planning on getting a second-hand Silkstone doll just so I can play and dress her up. I NEED to get the Gemstone Barbie as I have the first two in the series and really want to complete this set. She is so beautiful! As much as Mattel gets under my skin sometimes, I am forever a Barbie girl! Thanks for this video, Arjen!

[@Barbination]

haha same here! 😉🩷✌🏻✨

[@sharonkaysnowton]

Arjen- I love today's video. The only doll in this group that is worth what is being asked of it (in my opinion) is the BFMC Sapphire 65th Anniversary Silkstone doll. She looks sooo chic and sophisticated in the blue. Yeah, she is worth the $$$$$.

[@Barbination]

😌💙 She is indeed very gorgeous!

[@chrisley15]

These are all nice additions to your collection Arjen! I want to have the Silkstone, Swirl Ponytail Repro and the Pink Collection #5 doll! They are all gorgeous! I have the Pink Collection #3 doll. I am also keen to have the Barbie Styled by Design Doll 2 (not shown here).

[@Barbination]

Oohh that philippino Goddess! 😍🙌🏻🩷 She’s GORGEOUS!

[@MaxineAndrew]

These are incredible! 😊😊 Barbie's fashion choices are different now, but the dolls are beautiful and fun! Love your latest collector additions! Great video!

[@Barbination]

Thank you darling! 😌🩷✨

[@christiandavila8864]

I love the blue! ❤ the clothes is amazing 🎉

[@Barbination]

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[@moonflowerfaeriee]

I do love the Vintage looking dolls, and the Asian pink doll. I’m hoping at some point soon to be able to get a few of these. I’m beyond happy that Mattel brought back these Silkstone vintage looking dolls 💗💗🌸

[@Barbination]

So very classy and timeless 🩷

[@maryscraftcorner]

Nice collection 😁

[@Barbination]

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[@royd.6831]

Arjen, great video as always! I bought two of the Sapphire Silkstones (one to display, one in-box) and LOVE her. Such good quality, especially nowadays. I also bought the Swirl Ponytail and display her in-box. She’s so beautiful! I think Mattel is returning to a better level of quality, and can’t wait until you get the new Maeve Reilly doll! 😊

[@Barbination]

😍🩷 She’s such a stunner!!

[@bethschreiber6107]

I really love these dolls. They are all lovely. They are outside of my personal budget. (Teacher pay ya know) I love when you share parts of your collection with us. I'd love to see a video of all of your barbie movie dolls. Love you! ❤

[@Barbination]

😌🩷✨ Thanks hon! I made a video about my Barbie movie collection this summer! 😉

[@bethschreiber6107]

@@Barbination I'm sure I watched it. I watch all your videos. I'll have to go find it and watch it again! ❤️

[@bethschreiber6107]

@Barbination oh ya! I saw that one but I mean all your more vintage Barbie movie dolls. The animated movies like Barbie Rapunzel and Barbie Swan Lake, the gorgeous early fantasy Barbie movies I watched over and over with my girls when they were little. 🥰

[@susanharrisonjohnson7816]

I have The Pink Collection No 3 & No 5 & I absolutely love them both but No 5 is my favourite her outfit is just beautiful . I love anything pink so was drawn to them when I spotted them on the Toy Dip website & both were reduced in price I couldn’t resist getting them . I love watching your videos they make me feel happy . God bless you Arjen x

[@Barbination]

🥹🩷 Thank you so much darling!

[@alwaysAD]

I love the Holiday Barbies this year, as a newly rediscovered the magic collector I loved the nod to some of the most iconic faces.

[@Barbination]

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[@nilawarriorprincess]

❤ Yes! As a former Catholic school girl, I'll always have a huge soft spot for Tartan. Seeing the range of dolls makes me even happier! Everyone deserves to feel like a Barbie girl. Even us adult collectors.

[@nilawarriorprincess]

​@Barbination Thank you for this video. I felt so left out after the Barbie Movie dolls. I was born the same year Black Barbie was released, & grew up with all of the 'ethnic' variations. I've never felt ignored by Barbie before. It was the 1st time I didn't feel like a Barbie girl.

[@missboozehound]

Did you say get your drinks? 🍹 🍸 You don’t have to tell this Booze Hound twice. Loving the dolls. ❤

[@Barbination]

😆🩷✌🏻 whaha!

[@siwarvidsson9705]

They are all stunning dolls my favorite is the gemstone ❤

[@Barbination]

She’s a beautiful goddess 🩵✨

[@JoshuaAlto]

My favorite signature-type of dolls are Silkstone & Holiday. All of your signature dolls are amazing ❤❤❤

[@Barbination]

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[@lepeicious]

1 year younger than Barbie myself I love 3 of the more expensive dolls they had this year, Sapphire, Skipper and Swirl Pony! I purchased all 3 I found their price, overall face / hair look and accessories beautiful. I am a Barbie 59 club/Barbie signature member so I can at least have a try at buying something I love first before it is sold elsewhere. Many other collector dolls still available but I don't find the cost/value of them calling my name. Everyone should buy what pleases them, that way no regrets in spending. I love playline & collector but always have a budget which helps as so many beauties to pick from. P.S. Pink collection #5 is my only Pink collection doll and I absolutely think this doll is gorgeous! Love all you do XO

[@Barbination]

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[@amymonemontoya]

I heard someone say that the Ken Kouture line was canceled due to poor sales. Is that really true? NGL I was super excited for it; I really wanted to see if the Sean mold was going to make a comeback. I missed out on Looks Sean and it's been killing me to see how much he's worth now AAHHHRRGG.

[@Barbination]

It’s crazy how much he goes for these days! 🩷 But don’t know if it got canceled..? hm, interesting i’m gonna dive into it ✌🏻

[@Ledamorgana]

Wonderful Barbie signature dolls 🎉 🌟 And Ken too! Thanks for this video my sweet soul brother Arjen 💜

[@Barbination]

Thank you dear! ☺️🩷 For always supporting me 😘

[@moviestarmemories630]

YAY.I love the swirl.

[@Barbination]

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[@SheilaPegg]

Arjen i love the video! I really like some of the new 2024 Collector Barbie Dolls i love The Ken one and i loved The Blonde Silkstone and Blue Saphire Silkstone Barbie doll also loved that pink addition of that Asian Barbie and also really like The Figure Skating Barbie Doll i do think that some of them are worth it especially like the collector editions made now

[@Barbination]

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[@Bethany-v7h]

Several of my collector friends did not like Ken Couture. I didn't, either, until I got him. I rebodied him onto a Made to Move body and it makes all the difference! His legs are just a tiny bit shorter, enough so you don't see his ankles peeking between his pants and shoes. The shoes are kinda great. You can balance him without a stand in those shoes--though maybe the MTM body helps that as well. I need the Pink doll, too. She's so pretty. I took some time off from Barbie when I was collecting another doll line, so I'm trying to catch up on what I missed. It's expensive! But I think I need this doll. Back me up, Arjen. I need the doll, right? 😉

[@Barbination]

whaha OFCOURSE you need the doll! 🩷 Treat yourself and reward yourself for all the hard work you did! 😄🩷

[@Kharizmah]

While I could see the Handsome Squidward complaint, I still thought he was good looking. There is nothing wrong with bigger lips. I also gave him a made to move body. His clothing was redistributed, he got to keep the jacket. The clothes alone make him worth it.

[@LunaDeLula]

I Love the pink Barbie 💖

[@Barbination]

She’s so gorgeous 😌🩷

[@yaykpopyayyah1185]

I love the posable silkstone body the only thing I would change is the torso to the original shape and her wrist articulation because it’s quite limited mobility compared to monster high etc in terms of wrist movement but that’s about it💖✌🏻

[@Barbination]

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[@lunallena2247]

The only one I have Is the Ken Kouture. I love him 🤩 I'm already using him in my Photos. I'm the Kind of person who buys a doll to take it out of the box and make Photos. I'd like more Ken Kouture dolls. I have already bought the Barbie styled by Design by Carlyle Nuera. She's amazing 🤩 did you buy it?

[@Barbination]

Not yet but I was totally blown away by her, wow what a goddess 😍🩷

[@lilimeiful]

i bought sapphire anniversary silkstone , she is fabulous with her jewels , but the shoes are with the pair of tights which annoy me , her outfit is gorgeous ,my favourite one . thanks Arjen for your video so sweet made , bisous from France💗💗💗

[@Barbination]

Merci 😉🩷

[@anthonytin9973]

Kristi Yamaguchi doll is very adorable! And yes, the Barbie Gemstone Fantasy doll is mesmerizing, and I also like her hair colour too. I got her last year. Quite surprised to see she is still available on the Mattel Creations website. Maybe this line will not be continued.

[@Barbination]

I think she is the last one for that line to be released indeed 👀

[@inocentmuseologist5213]

Hello Arjen. I am really glad to join your community. These year have been my great year for my signature collection. The my collection's aims is science. Yes, it ia true but, I consider me as barbie and doll collector whit less intensity from my eighteens. I would like recieved Kris Goryi's catrina now cause I can not wait this totally hair dia de muertos. And I want to buy the Nuera's philipinas culture tribute but I am poor😅😅😅. I repeit, I am so glad to be part of pastel community. I am spanish speaker and I am really sorry for my english. Kisses and hughs for U and the community. I learm many thinks with videos like this and practice my english comprehension at time😅❤❤❤❤

[@Barbination]

aahhh Thank you so much darling! 😘🩷✨ Love to have you here! That philippina girl is STUNNING! what’s goddess 🙌🏻⭐️

[@HunterMassett]

Hey there! I am a Barbie Boy through and through, growing up I wasnt allowed to indulge in my love of Barbie, I would get one here and there, but some how they always disappeared. So I miss the magic that the Barbie aisle was back when I was growing up, so that is probably why I can be her toughest critic from time to time. To start, I am tempted to get the Kristi Yamaguchi Barbie, I have wonderful memories wathcing figure skating with my grandma and she loved Kirsit Yamaguchi and I have a feeling she would have loved this doll. I love the BFMC from years past, and I do own a couple of the modern dolls with the posable bodies and I love them, but I probably wont get anymore of them unless I am just in love with the doll, I think I will focus more on collecting the older ones with the more solid bodies. The posable bodies dont feel as solid or as expensive as the non articulated bodies and the clothes do fit better on the older bodies. LOVE LOVE LOVE the swirl pontail reporduction Barbie doll! and THAT DRESS IS EVERYTHING! Simple but oh so elegant, she is absolutly stunning! Correct me if I am worng but I think this is the fitst time this particular outfit has been reproduced. The Ken Koutoure doll, Meh. I am not trying to be negative but I am not the biggest fan of Carlyle Nuera designs, and this doll does havr details but just isnt my speed, my favorite designs are usually by Robert Best and Bill Greening. The Pink collection, I LOVED the first one and might get her eventually, but the rest just didnt do it for me, maybe I am just not a fan of the current fashion trends LOL and thats a me problem. The Modern Holiday Barbie, the only one I bought was 2017, besides that one I do have 2007 and 2008, but those were still as amazing as the 90's Holiday Barbies, other than that I have 1988-1998 Holiday Barbies and they do not disapoint! I just wish they would make the Holiday Barbies glamourous again. All in all I think Mattel is heading in the right direction with Barbie, thanks to the Barbie movie, Barbie is back on top, and the quality is slowly coming back. I also look forward to seeing where they take her.

[@Barbination]

Thanks for your input and glad you decided to join in on the conversation 😉🩷✌🏻 Think many people will agree with you on this. I would also advice collectors to spend hard earned cash on older collections instead

[@uniquelyholden]

So many beautiful dolls! As a Ken collector, I'm definitely tempted to get the Kouture doll one of these days. Also love the holiday Barbies this year, but yeah, the whole AI thing is incredibly off-putting...

[@Barbination]

AI has no place there for sure 🙈

[@cristineschwertner619]

Arjen, did you make any video about Christie 55 Anniversary or Barbie leopard rainbow hair? I am so curious about some dolls, like Barbie Scooby-Doo Daphne and Wonder Woman. ❤ Also learned about Poppy Parker, soo gorgeous! Suited for travel and Après-Ski Asset are PERFECT. And, for last, but not least, East 59th Dolls - The Four Seasons Victoire Roux: The winds of winter and Springtime. I felt in loooove for them. ❤ I ALWAYS LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. Thank you, thank you, thank you. ❤ Love from Brazil.

[@Barbination]

aahhh Thank you so much darling! and thank you for the suggestions! I don’t have videos in these dolls (yet) 💜

[@cristineschwertner619]

​@Barbination I'd let you dizzy with so much information 😂 Sorry

[@moviestarmemories630]

Love the gemstone.

[@Barbination]

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[@LeBlondReroots]

Barbie is an Icon period, yes we collectors have been let down a bit over the past years, but I can see a change with the latest dolls we getting they won't compare to the Barbie we know of yesteryears, but that's what makes them even more special to collect. It's generational and things change not always for the better, but there is a slight improvement. I like some of the dolls that are being released right now, not a fan of the price! that's a lot of pole dancing for me LOL (just kidding) I would buy them if I could that's for sure. Another Great Fun Video from our Darling Pastel Glittery King Arjen! Thank you.

[@Barbination]

AMEN! couldn’t agree more!

[@natalidolll]

Doll Collector's life is the Best life! 💖💖💖💜💜💜💖

[@Barbination]

☺️🩷 Totally!

[@natalidolll]

@@Barbination Thank you Arjen 💙

[@koolvoice19billicentmacuse46]

They look wonderful! Of these featured dolls, one of my holy grails is the Pink Collection #5 (maybe keep her in the packaging just in case, because she seems too fragile to handle given that she is a Silkstone) On the other hand, we just got the redhead Holiday Barbie 2024, and decided that she will remain in box because for me, she is not that commonly available or accessible (not all collectors could purchase her that easily…) and/or she is also the first Barbie with the CEO face in a few years.

[@Barbination]

😍🩷 I’m so in love with that girl!!

[@koolvoice19billicentmacuse46]

@Barbination me too. We just opened the packaging but decided to return it in the box because she isn't that widely available

[@EviMlcak]

I think I might like to get that Black Magic Barbie after all. Depends where I can get it.

[@Barbination]

She’s iconic for sure! 🩷

[@jenniferlouise7994]

I love turquoise but I was so torn with the burgundy in her hair😢 I just was not a fan and I didn’t get her. I love everything else though. I think it comes and goes with Mattel. They do have such a wide range to cover so maybe that’s also part of it🤷‍♀️ I love the last 2 pink collection dolls and hope to add the Ken one day

[@Barbination]

They really do, it is all about collecting what you love and there’s something for everyone in their selection 😌🩷

[@LesC-vp6ec]

Arjen, could you take some Kens to the salon? I just can’t even figure out how to fix their hair after the glue washout. Please…❤

[@Barbination]

Ohhhh When I take the Ken Kouture out I will show! 💙✌🏻

[@LesC-vp6ec]

@@Barbination YES! PLEASE!

[@iamsoverybored878]

I got the Kristi Yamaguchi, probably the only collector that bought and isn't going to be used as a Donner. Also, the Sapphire and Swirl. Love the Sapphire she's the Queen Bi*** in my collection.

[@Barbination]

😌💙🙌🏻✨

[@nilawarriorprincess]

I ❤️ them all! Diversity of the dolls is so beautiful & with their incredible looks, I'm thrilled! It's REALLY weird that they didn't use a Native American face for the turquoise Barbie as everyone knows how sacred turquoise is to many tribes. Very, very strange choice. Does anyone think about turquoise & not know how important it is to them? My only other complaint is that they all have the same boring straight hair texture. Otherwise, perfect collection! I'm definitely picking up the 1st Ken of color. Blue with darker skin is going to look fabulous.

[@Barbination]

I hope they will continue the Ken Kouture line, word has it, it’s canceled due to disappointing sales 😮

[@nilawarriorprincess]

@Barbination Oh, no! I guess obviously great ideas aren't executed for reasons that aren't immediately apparent to most people. I'm sure this will be a canceled doll line that people will look back on with regret. It would have been really cool to see a set of designer Ken & Barbie. I would've ❤️ to see Ken in a pink suit set.

[@Vanessa-nh5es]

🤗🎃🎄🧜🏻‍♀️🍁🧜🏻‍♀️ all your signature Barbie dolls 2024

[@Barbination]

Thanks ☺️🩷

[@angelab412]

❤

[@Barbination]

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[@Dullahan-yj3ec]

It's easy to see why Barbies been Queen for so many years I'll leave all the pink and pastel for you .the swirl ponytail Barbie 🖤is more my style and I think the future of Barbie is in collector's dolls

[@Barbination]

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[@ArielleMuñoz]

will you be reviewing the Wicked dolls?

[@Barbination]

Glinda for sure! Not sure if I wanna get Elphaba

[@c.w.2000]

I'm sorry I missed out on the last Pink Collection: she sold out faster than I thought she would. Also, I thought I might get the sapphire BFMC, but she's gone too. I might get the blonde one in the black gown because I like her better, but I think the increased price isn't justified. In general, I like most of the collector Barbies coming out now, but I feel the prices are too high for many of them. So, I'm buying, but not as much.

[@Barbination]

Barbie, just like life in general, has gotten more expensive unfortunately 😒 So you gotta be picky on what girls to add to your collection now, i’m focused more on adding more 90s legends to mine ☺️

[@johnnylorenzo4085]

Awesome Video. Thanks Arjen. Looking on getting Teresa Holiday 2024. By any chance, can you recommend a good skin tone match made to move body for Teresa. Thanks and stay cool. J ♥

[@Barbination]

Currently working on her video and have to say it’s hard to match her! So stay tuned! 😉🩷✨

[@Restless318]

you have best barbie it was is we need to happy

[@Barbination]

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[@Stardustceiling]

The new dolls are really lovely. I wanted, but skipped buying the turquoise Barbie... and all the others you showed. Though I still may get a Holiday doll because I love a plaid holiday gown. I just can't keep buying dolls on and on, but unfortunately they still tempt me. Which they wouldn't if they were seriously going downhill. Yes, things have changed, but I still like a lot of what Mattel puts out in the Barbie line after collecting for over two decades. That to me says it's still pretty great. What I didn't like? I really DIDN'T like the Ken Couture doll. Perhaps if they had kept the suit, ditched the puffer, awful shoes (agree with you, needs sleek regular dress shoes.) With a Ryan face mold with nicely cut black hair. IMHO, they need to bring back the Ryan face mold. Because sadly a lot of the Ken face molds are just not that attractive. I think I may be in the minority on this. But something about the "Tate" mold they used for that particular Ken's face, I actually found really off putting. Like creepy, like a too much plastic surgery kind of look or something like that. Eww. Great video Arjen. Very pleasant and calming. 💖☕🌷

[@Barbination]

😌🩷 Thanks for sharing hon, I think the Ken Kouture line actually might even be canceled so you’re not alone 😅

[@ashez2ashes]

Sapphire Barbie looks like her ultra rich husband died in mysterious circumstances. lol

[@Barbination]

whahaha 😆💙

[@iamsoverybored878]

She gives of film noir vibes.

[@alejandromolinac]

Ha! I have bought a whole bunch of Ken Fashion Packs from the 90s and 2000s….. so I got plenty of nice boots for the Ken Kouture which I like….. not sure who that jacket is “iconic”….. since it’s the most overused fashion staple…..

[@Barbination]

Oohhhh the best fashions! 😍🩷 Love those “corporate” 90s Ken looks so much!

[@andreiandrei1939]

Hi Arjen's comunity and Arjen 🤭❤ I cant answer cause I think I dont really understand what IS signature 's dolls compare to other dolls 🤔 Can anyone lighting me please?

[@Barbination]

Signature is another word for collector Barbies

[@LesC-vp6ec]

I like continuity with collecting, so the articulated silkstone seems funky. The unarticulated silkstones seem more classy and higher end. It also keeps with the original unarticulated Barbie alive. 👎 on articulated silkstones.

[@Barbination]

whaha I feel the same way 🥲

[@dmeyer7425]

I think there are good parts and bad parts to these dolls. I’m just stuck in the past when we got the collectible dolls of the 2000 era. I wish for the price we have to pay they wouldn’t cheapen some aspects of the doll. These are all pretty dolls just not for me. I like you showing them to us though. I’ll stick with the older collector ones.

[@Barbination]

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[@ellijott]

I like the Swirl Ponytail Barbie, but the hair looks so cheap!

[@Barbination]

🥲💙

[@michaelmcgee8543]

The first two dolls were just fair in their painted face. The Ken doll had the same problem with his painted face.

[@Barbination]

🥲

[@marcia_elena]

I really don't like the Ken Kouture doll, his botox lips are too much. 😅 And the fact that he doesn't have a made-to-move body made him an easy pass for me.

[@Barbination]

😅🙈💙 haha

[@Kharizmah]

The lip comment actually irritates me. Imagine this same mold with darker skin. Nobody would dare comment on the lips. And there are white people with bigger lips.

[@MrJoseoz]

I really enjoyed this video, the narrator , ummm ...Mr.A , ha ha , was giving haute couture circa 1940s - 60s runway presentation, Style number 1 is ....

[@Barbination]

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