Barbie super collector has over 2,400 dolls!

The "Barbie" movie might be all the craze right now, but Cheryl Burnett’s love of Barbie goes way back. For almost 30 years, she’s been creating a Barbie dream collection in her Atascocita home.
"I had one growing up but she got lost somehow," said Burnett. "I rediscovered her back in 1995 in a magazine ad and that was Rapunzel Barbie that I went to my local Toys 'R Us store and found. I also bought a Maria from the Sound of Music and a Peppermint Princess Barbie and that’s what started my collection."
Since then, Burnett has amassed a collection of around 2,400 Barbie dolls. Most are boxed and kept in several rooms throughout her home, although some are on display. She likes to collect one-of-a-kind Barbies, from Silkstone to platinum labels and vintage.
"Barbie is 64 and I myself buy her for the fashion," said Burnett. "Barbie is the largest fashion house in the world."
One of her favorites is a brunette Barbie that came out in 1959 at Toy Fair in New York.
"Only about 300,000 were produced and they made both blonde and brunette," she said. "More blondes of course. But I have a rare brunette doll, hand-painted, no touch-ups and in her original bathing suit."
She says she one day hopes to pass down her collection to her granddaughter.
"Nowadays I think, you know, Barbie can be anything and so girls can be anything too," she said. "I think that’s the message that Mattel wants to get out, that girls rule the world, and they can be whatever they want."
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[@keipalado25]

Her grand daughter is so lucky to inherit the whole collection

[@sandiegobarbie]

I was going to say the same thing 😂

[@lindadoe9896]

Addiction

[@MsTinkerbelle87]

Is she tho? A load of junk 😬

[@kittyk.klandasions7008]

This isn't just a House full of Doll's.. This is a MUSEUM ❤

[@imabarbiecollector]

What a beautiful collection and the setup/ room is gorgeous! Does she have an Instagram page?

[@catlover8261]

Ive looked and unfortunately no 😢

[@PrincessPowerranger]

Please donate these to a museum once you are no longer with us, this collection must live on for generations ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Zerosk88]

Beautiful collection 🤩🩷 and how they are displayed is so beautiful. I hope her granddaughter appreciates Barbie and will continue the legacy of collecting.

[@LittleCraftyKitty]

As a huge doll collector myself, i love seeing people of all ages collecting dolls ❤

[@AbigailEmory]

Hey girl!! It's Dollicious Things!!! Except my name is Abigail, haha. Her collection makes me jealous!! I've been sorting my dolls this evening....I wish I had more space!! I'm going to buy some cheap Walmart bookshelves and just put them there, haha. I'm frustrated because a lot of my dolls'original clothes and accessories disappeared when we moved. Dang it! Anyway, I was excited to see your comment here! Love you girly! 😘💕

[@LittleCraftyKitty]

@AbigailEmory omg heyyyy!! Gosh, I've missed you! I hope you're doing well & enjoying your weekend 💕 ikr?! She has such an amazing collection! It's like a dream 😍 lol. Oh no!! I hate when things go missing in a move, I've had that happen, too. I hope you find everything. I'm still losing things on a daily basis, tho! My craft/doll room gets invaded by a very naughty kitty 😺 named Boogie. He's always taking things out of there & claiming them as his own lol. Gotta love um! ❤️ big hugs hun! Love ya lots! ❤️ I'm so glad to see your comment :D it made my night!!

[@suzannebeinart4359]

You are living my dream! I have never had enough space to display my dolls, and your collection is just spectacular!!!

[@shaelunamidnight3585]

At this point you’re the goddess of Barbie doll collectors ❤❤

[@lepeicious]

Gorgeous fabulous outstanding collection and Wow displayed and stored to perfection!!! Thank you for sharing Cheryl Burnett and Localish!!!

[@lkofie6670]

Hey... some women love and collect shoes in the same fashion as she collects Barbie dolls... I'm here for it.. I love it.

[@michellexlawless]

I love when people collect for Barbie fashion …it’s the look ❤

[@michellexlawless]

Keeping Magia in business

[@rimeehan3901]

Stunningly beautiful collection! And so happy to hear that Silkstone will return next year. Thank you for sharing your amazing collection.

[@152leroy]

I loved playing with my Barbie dolls! I still have my collection, which is very small, but I still love them. ❤

[@trenaesumter2902]

What a collection! I have a very small collection. But they are an investment, especially the silkstone ones.

[@MK-hh1vo]

Wow! Thanks for sharing this!!! I hope to one day be able to inventory my 100s of Barbies and display them like this! I've been collecting for 17 years but ran out of display room in 2016. They're now in storage. Then, from 2020-2023 I (somehow) collected a few 100 more Barbies! Channels like this inspire me to get mine out of storage and display them! I might even create a channel documenting my process! Thanks again!

[@PrincessPowerranger]

I love that the granddaughter will inherit the entire collection, hopefully she gets it when shes older and can truly appreciate this❤

[@ifallthingsmatter]

I am so impressed and amazed with her and her collection. And she keeps everything so neat and organized. 💕💕💕💕

[@tallblonde1976]

Wonderful collection. I love the silkstone Barbies too. The face mold is so nice. Thanks for sharing.

[@AlexandraStubbs]

Wooww her collection is stunning! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@Lichtspuren]

What a lovely collection and dollroom! 💖💖💖

[@Lichtspuren]

Doll rooms! 🫣💖💖 I also collect Barbie but mostly Integrity Toys. 💕💕

[@caramelpudding4784]

Beautiful collection 😍😍

[@michellemarie222]

Beautiful collection and I love how she displayed them beautiful cabinets 🩷

[@moniquemiller6648]

ABSOLUTELY MARVELOUS COLLECTION!🤩😁❤️🥰

[@TheBCollectorEn]

I just LOVED your collection. Congradollations!

[@SamuelLanderos-xr6ue]

Her #1 Brunette Barbie Was enough for meeee ♡♡

[@ceecee5552]

Her granddaughter is going too be is so happy 😭

[@rhondamartin4724]

Mrs.Burnett,”you have the prettiest,and unique Barbie collection l’ve every seen”.🤩

[@EviMlcak]

I agree wholeheartedly!

[@NenadlPopovic]

Wooow!!! Im a collector myself, but not as big as you!!! I mostly collect 90s/00s & disney ones, plus I debox everything, as we only live once & stuff is there to be enjoyed ❤ Btw you made your house very organized & it doesn't look hoarded like most toy collector homes 😂😅

[@dollyshirokuma7538]

Wow! So many beautiful and precious Barbie dolls in one place.. How stunning!!!

[@sheilalarson8964]

What a collection! I love your display cabinets too.

[@JM-ee1ln]

I like to open and display mine!

[@Vicky-yx9ud]

Amazing collection ! ❤

[@sandiegobarbie]

What a beautiful collection you have there I love it ❤

[@nicolabazzigotti909]

Bellissima collezione 😍👏

[@arnoldvladimircruzsuazo7369]

OMG, Que colección tan hermosa 😍♥️ Me encanta ❤🥰

[@iamsamuellll]

You have an amazing collection! 😮 i love this video!

[@user-ze8lq6ns9x]

Nice to see your #1 ponytail brunette has the bigger open space that she deserves She’s a goal of mine!!

[@Steph6Mc]

This is a Barbie Museum ! I would love to visit it. Amazing collection and beautifully kept 🩷

[@catlover8261]

💅🏻🩷🎀Barbie🎀🩷💅🏻 What a beautiful collection Her granddaughter is so lucky!

[@perryrice4149]

I collect Barbie dolls I have almost a hundred black Barbie dolls .I have been collecting them ever since 1995. I even have one of my Barbie dolls from 1976.

[@kjchicago1]

This is a Terrific Barbie Collection

[@sharonkaysnowton]

You have a beautiful Barbie doll room collection. Love it!!!! Over 2400- Wow!!!!!!!!!!!

[@namratasoreng2922]

They are all so wonderful

[@walterheinen5298]

From a GI Joe collector, WOW

[@marielledrogt448]

Hello I love your collections I love barbie to Bye bye Marielle From The Netherlands 😘

[@daphney_hey3142]

I wish i could inherit those beautiful collections ❤

[@olgarodionova27]

Wow what a collection!

[@denisefuller7241]

I love your shirt!!

[@PunkAll1n]

Literally my Dream collection

[@shalei_baby_]

Bring back Barbie with eyelids ❤😍

[@jenniferhudson9484]

I have close to 500 Barbies but stopped collecting because of no more room. Unfortunately, in 2019 we were forced to move so all of my dolls are in climate controlled storage now. My girls, granddaughters and great-granddaughters don’t seem interested in dolls nowadays. They are country meaning they hunt, fish, mud ride, etc. If I don’t ever get to display them again, then I will donate them to a charity for them to auction them off. I also have some Victorian and Indian dolls that are numbered and signed by the doll maker, Rustie that will also be sold.

[@lorrainecurran9157]

That's just amazing

[@Telekadolls]

❤❤ love u collection 😊

[@xxMary89xx]

I'm a barbie collector too, but my collection is faaaaaar smaller than hers. It's so beautiful.

[@planhacks]

She should do her own Barbie museum ❤

[@menezes8607]

Most of her dolls are from when Barbie still had quality. Beautiful collection

[@ElclickVintage]

Buenas yo tengo un el click vintage también coleeciono babie, felicidades por su coleccion❤❤❤🎉

[@campanitacampanita4529]

Wooooooow 🤩😍 👏👏👏👏👏

[@BeeApple-sr3db]

I loved Barbie when I was a kid. My daughter loved Barbie too😊😊😊😊

[@MyLittlePinkCorner]

Wow!!! 😍😍😍

[@EviMlcak]

I only have Silkstone Barbies, nothing else....... well, the Fantasy Goddess of Asia, and Lucy goes to Paris.

[@EviMlcak]

WOW! You have a DROP-DEAD GORGEOUS Brunette #1 Barbie!!!!!!!!!!! Mad respect! I made an attempt to repaint an image of a #1 on a Silkstone. Failed it, not nailed it. But later, got a 75th Anniversary Silkstone.

[@josuerivera8694]

I loved❤

[@nicolesgourou528]

I havesome 80es dolls and making rock clothes for them. Not baby outfit of course.... All are barbie. I have the rare kiss barbie too.

[@user-rd1qb1bp3f]

best ive ever seen

[@heyyyguuurl]

i wanna live in her house full of barbies ❤❤

[@MsDisneylandlover]

Barbie heaven lol

[@warnerc3]

Beatiful

[@celia_..]

oh Hannah is so lucky to have a gramma like you

[@shydreamguyman4098]

2:44 When i bought the Summer in San Fransisco doll i decided that ,that suit would look better on a Black Barbie . When the #1 Barbie first came out Each case of #1 barbies had 10 dolls . 6 blonde ,4 brunette .

[@nicoletine]

I LOVE HER SWEATSHIRT where do. I get it??

[@Toni-hp3ji]

Really nice! Whats the name of the crystal one (1:26 Minute)?

[@elamilo745]

I would to collect more but my family making me feel guilty about it.😢

[@redheadkd1565]

I’m so sorry they are guilting you. I’m not sure your age (if parents are an issue). Show your family you are responsible in all other parts of your life (finances, living, real-world things). This is a hobby, like the many ones out in the world. There could be many worse things you choose to do with your life (again, if you are young & have to explain). If you are an adult in charge of your own finances, don’t let them make you feel bad! Budget what is doable after life expenses each month. Enjoy your passion at your own pace. If collecting Barbie(s) is what you want to do, then go for it!❤

[@felicitytoad]

😊😊😊😊

[@garyschultz6866]

May I ask if you know how to value a Barbie in perfect condition outside of the box?

[@StacyS-vf7gd]

I have a 1971 Malibu Barbie 50th anniversary edition wanna buy it

[@user-gd4hz9vk4j]

how much is ur dolls oh my god wow 👀💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@spacecadet1248]

Trixie would faint omg

[@niabelizaire3596]

I 🩷 Barbie!

[@suhasinijedhe1571]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@brittanyisme889]

My mom has 60 k and wants to share what she has as well

[@ringpop6177]

OMG 😣

[@Maja-re4mq]

Magnificent 👍 💖🩷💝

[@patyparty817]

Wauw 💝💝💝💝

[@bellafaatiha]

HEAVEEEENNNNN

[@unknow9033]

3:58

[@luisvargas9315]

I have one Barbie doll I think it’s number one because has holes in the hills lm interested in sale

[@BeautifulTinySavages]

❤❤❤💎💎💎💋💋💃💃💃🤗Belka Amire Le Diva Viva Le Barbie❤❤❤

[@leonkane8570]

where the money comes from ?

[@MilkayelisavaOliva-jl3wc]

Oh wow 🥰

[@AGNETHAFALTSK0G]

Excellent video! Recently my daughter wanted to get her Cindy doll collection valued , a woman contacted my daughter from the Doll and Musical instrument agency in Vancouver, they requested we send pictures of all 37 doll in her collection with a value fee of 350$ Canadian, . Approximately a woman telephoned my daughter from their value team and they told her the dolls were worthless because she had cut the hair of some and the others were covered in damage which is untrue. My daughter is absolutely devastated. Please help!

[@lunamoon5923]

You unfortunately fell for a scam.

[@lars7282]

… and a rich husband 😂

[@thecollectorcollective3941]

Aaaahhh.... Why can't boys have them when she dies why is it specifically the granddaughter? I'd be pissed if my grandmother had this collection and refused to share it with her male identifying grand children!!!!

[@callmethecommentcountess9329]

But you never open up the boxes how disappointed

[@caramelpudding4784]

Beautiful collection 😍😍