Twin Nostalgia: Unboxing Vintage 90s Barbies

[@melvinbrandenburg67]

I am a 73 year old Barbie collector. I bought my first Barbie at age 13. She is an ash blonde bubble cut in the red swim suit. I couldn’t afford clothes. So I made my own since my mom had taught me to sew! One day, the neighbor was visiting and bragging about an accomplishment his daughter had done! Suddenly Dad said, go get your Barbie! I brought out my Barbie to show the neighbor! My Dad then said, look at what my son has done! He made this dress for this Doll! “ look at the workmanship that he put into this!” I then realized that Dad could have not been more proud of me as if I had e we on a football game! That’s when I realized how cool my parents were to let me pursue my interest! I am a blessed man! My Barbie room sounds like yours with layers of dolls!! Love your channel! Thanks!

[@melvinbrandenburg67]

“It looks like Mattel made it!”

[@Thedollswitness]

Oh wow!! That’s amazing! Glad you had such cool parents!! Thank you ❤️❤️

[@deejott1003]

I had lots of Barbies as a kid. My mom even used to make clothes for them, it was never an issue. My whole family didn't make any deal of it - I could play with every toy I liked. Everything was fine 'til I got older, went to school and noticed other boys didn't play with dolls. The first 2 or 3 years of school were still pretty ok, but then too many people around, kids, friends, teachers etc. more and more gave me the feeling owning dolls wasn't "boy accurate". It's a tricky age and when I was like 11 or 12 I finally got rid of all my Barbies, She-Ra's, everything pink or cute etc. and only kept my He-Man, Dino Raiders, M.A.S.K and stuff like that. I got ashamed so much that I even denied ever having owned any Barbies. Sadly, even an open minded Family can't beat small town narrowminds and village schools it seems. At the age of 23 I started my collection of 80s toys, mainly He-Man (some She-Ra and Golden Girl hidden in the back) but it took 15 more years before I dared to start collecting stuff like Rainbow Brite or Care Bears. Sadly, a slight feeling of shame never really went away, even to this day. Anyway: Love your content - we need to see more grown up men being proud owners of a Barbie Collection, My Little Ponys or Polly Pockets 😊👍

[@Thedollswitness]

Ah nice!! Yeah I loved he man, but she ra was a bit too close to a Barbie it seemed. Glad you were able to get back into it!! Ridiculous that kids can’t just enjoy what they like. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ronaldabansado9135]

I love this you guys! I'm 58 now and I was not allowed to have Barbies. The first Barbie I ever fell in love with was my older cousin''s 1968 brunette talking Barbie with the side pony. God did I want that doll !! I pretty much took over my younger sister's Barbies as they were mine, secretly of course. 1973 Quick Curl Barbie and 1974 Sweet Sixteen Barbie - I loved. Today, I've purchased every single damn Barbie that I always wanted as a kid and could never have. Thanks guys for sharing !

[@Thedollswitness]

Thank you!! You just listed some of my favorites! Sweet sixteen is a bit underrated, with her sweet shag cut. 🙌🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@m2kaay]

Love to see these guys live their childhood ❤️

[@tataakalulu9450]

"Hi Barbie 👋!" Hi Jack!!! Wow!!! Twins!!!!! I love it!!! Please keep him on!!!!💗

[@Thedollswitness]

haha noted! Glad you enjoyed it!❤️

[@AvatarPrimus]

I remember one Christmas season when I was a kid, my parents took my little brothers and me as every year to choose the toys we wanted for that Christmas, and while my brothers were choosing their toys, roaming for the store a box with an airplane pilot Ken caught my attention, I didn't even realize what kind of other toys were around it, I took my mom and dad, may he rest in peace, to show them what I wanted, I didn't realize it was the Barbie aisle, and told her that I wanted that pilot for Christmas, my mom turned to look at my dad and asked him if they should buy it, which It seemed strange to me but I didn't give it much importance, my dad simply saw me, smile and said, let's buy it for him. That Christmas it was my favorite toy out of all the ones I received from my parents, but that same morning I saw a TV commercial where the same pilot Ken came with a flight attendant Barbie with girls playing with them, so I decided not to take it out to play with it outside the house or show it to my friends , and I only played with him inside, I never told my parents that I had discovered that Ken was a girl's toy. Now I collect Ken, Bratz Boys and Marvel Legends, DC and WWE action figures and some Holiday Barbies, especially Bob Mackie ones among other dolls. Hugs from Sonora, Mexico.

[@Thedollswitness]

Yeah, it’s sad for kids to realize they’re ‘going against societal norms’ at such a young age. Really not something they should even have to consider ❤️❤️

[@pussycatbot]

Oh wow, there are two of these doll-loving cuties. 💕

[@Thedollswitness]

Thank you 🤗

[@damianwildfong7278]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@damianwildfong7278]

I have cerebral palsy and bought her in the 90s I was 21 and I put her on my mod 70s coffee table I recently bought all three versions of Becky and am on a mission to collect lots of the fashionistas btw I think share a smile as a name is nauseating

[@ivandeivan804]

I'm 62yo ... I wasn't allowed to even have the boy dolls like GI Joe when I was a kid! Five years ago I just started buying / collecting dolls / toys .... I have Barbies, Monster High, Rainbow High (boys mostly), Fugglers and LEGO. I work as a Disability Support Worker and I've been collecting dolls with disabilities ... super excited to discover Share a Smile Becky .. I'm gunna get her ... thanks ! You're both gorgeous and inspirational x

[@Thedollswitness]

Oh that’s awesome!! Yeah the whole debate about gi Joe being a doll vs an action figure is one of the silliest things in history. Forcing ‘masculinity’ on a 5 ur old? Come on lol ❤️❤️

[@HesADoll]

A masculine, hot doll collector…damn! Im all in.

[@Thedollswitness]

Haha why thank u!!❤️

[@Animefruba]

I'm a grown man and I'm still keeping my door shut on my dolls room when my family comes over

[@Thedollswitness]

I hear that. lol sometimes the judgement never goes away ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@indybeth200]

What a treat getting a video with your twin too! Makes me sad that you weren't allowed to play with Barbies as children. I love how you've got all the Barbies you ever dreamed of now!

[@Thedollswitness]

Thank you!!🤗

[@dukemarine3425]

20:30 I was allowed to have Barbies on and off as a kid, but with weird rules lol like I was allowed to have the Heart family since they were modeling good heterosexuality lol but my mom sewed a bathing suit over the Barbie so there wouldn’t be nudity lol later I was allowed to have Skipper, Stacey and Todd since they were kid bodies so it was less scandalous haha I also had Trolls until a cashier at Toys R Us blew in one’s hair and said make a wish; then my mom was convinced they were witchcraft and threw them away 😂 Weird times the 80s and 90s!!

[@Thedollswitness]

Haha not witchcraft with the trolls! Sometimes I forget it’s not just a boy/girl thing for parents, but a religious thing. lol❤️❤️

[@dukemarine3425]

@@Thedollswitness well it was the good old Satanic panic days haha

[@DOCDOCFLAMINGOS]

Ohhhhhh NO you didn't!!??!!... Well you did actually just pop the info of you having a twin and having him in the video at the same time!!!! Great to learn and see! You always be keeping it fresh and us on our toes!! Im kinda getting the idea that you both ( definitely your brother at least) are in the Beauty Industry... Hair Stylist perhaps??!!??..

[@Thedollswitness]

Haha thank you so much! And yup, he’s a part time makeup artist. lol ❤️❤️

[@bekind433]

Adorable x2.

[@erikasolano5902]

Omg I didn't know you was a twin, you both are so handsome ❤❤, I loved totally hair Barbie, I had one great memories of my childhood, I loved Barbie since I was a kid and still to this day as a grown-up and my kids too ❤❤❤

[@Thedollswitness]

Thank you!! Yeah totally hair is still one of my top ten favorite Barbies!❤️

[@sighbatsu]

This was such a cute video, as someone who's grandma bought me dolls growing up it sucks hearing how ya'll didn't really have that type of experience, but I'm glad you're both able to have the fun and collect whatever the hell you want. Now as an adult collector it's adorable how my mom will literally marvel at my shelves in awe - saying this like "I wish I could dress like that" and "I love your collection."

[@Thedollswitness]

Glad you had an awesome grandma! And yeah, my mom sees my early sixties stuff in photos now and goes on and on about which ones she had and how cute they are. lol ❤️❤️

[@krystajustice1608]

Beautiful hair on the troll Barbie

[@Thedollswitness]

Right?!❤️🔥

[@VictoriaLeeCreates]

Now I have to go get a troll barbie. You have made me fall in luv. It's to nostalgic for me personally

[@twooceansapart]

I loved the video! It was fun seeing your brother, and you two together. The dolls are great!! The troll hair puff extensions for the Barbie are totally rad!!! I’m a 89’ baby, and I was blessed that my parents brought me dolls and allowed me to play with them, but eventually my father started to say I had enough dolls to play with , so I would get my mother to sneak and buy me a new doll here And there❤

[@Thedollswitness]

Haha thank you! Glad you had cool parents! And yeah, that troll barbie would’ve made my year as a kid. lol❤️

[@sandrakulikowski6305]

I love you guys. I love Barbies. Not only are you handsome you’re a lot of fun. I am really enjoying your videos. I hope you do more together. You remind me of my childhood crush. Omar Sherif. Keep doing what you’re doing. I really enjoy it. With that said yes I’m old and I still have my first number one Barbie.💖 i’m living two of my favorite things, Omar Sherif, and Barbie.

[@Lewisa369]

I like seeing them in their boxes too. But love having some out to play with. Thank you guys

[@Ms.D-loves-minis3]

Stop It!!!!!!! 😮😮😮 There are two of these gorgeous doll loving dreamboats on this planet 😮😮😮 This is so heartwarming to watch you live out your childhood dreams with us🥹 Bless your sweet hearts 💖

[@Thedollswitness]

Haha thank you so much!!❤️❤️

[@Diana-mu7pc]

Omg I have a twin sister too 🥺 She is my best friend in the world, I still love sharing my dolls and toys and stuff with her even though we're all grown up. So cute to see you guys enjoying the sick ass toys you never got to play with as kids. Polly Pocket Barbie is a legend!!

[@Thedollswitness]

Oh sweet!! Glad you enjoyed it!!!❤️❤️

[@FerylMusic]

You’re both so lovely :) I think hanging out with you guys would be hella fun, good job chaps

[@Thedollswitness]

Thanks so much!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@nateamaro9817]

"Really cute." Gospel according to Romy & Michelle 🙏

[@Thedollswitness]

Nice catch there!! I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve seen that flick. ❤️

[@ruhelullah2k]

I fully can connect with not being able to buy or access dolls so its nice to see your passion and joy for them at a later age. I got to enjoy dolls in my late 20’s and its brought me so much joy

[@Thedollswitness]

Glad to hear that!! I know for a lot of adults, even women, it can be ‘shameful’ to go down that aisle to shop for yourself. Which is just silly ❤️❤️

[@soulfyrestar]

I had Trolls (with a gem on their belly buttons) and Totally Hair Barbie as a kid!!!

[@Thedollswitness]

Lucky kid! Treasure trolls were awesome, but hard to beat totally hair!🔥🔥❤️❤️

[@GwendyddStclair]

Omg you guys are double trouble. You two are adorable geeking out together. Your brother lit up like a little boy over the troll barbie.

[@Thedollswitness]

Haha thank you!!❤️

[@annsofieljunggren3768]

Plz do lots of videos with your twin 💖💖💖 your both so damn cute and smart. Adorable are you. I wish we could hang 💖🙏💖 love and light/ Annsofi 💖

[@Thedollswitness]

Noted!! Thanks so much. You’re too kind!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@RussellKohlmann]

I had a very similar upbringing. My folks weren’t thrilled about the idea of getting me dolls. I luckily had an older sister who allowed me to play with her dolls, with her, and by myself. I also thought that idea was history, but I recently heard a mother say to her young son who had stopped by the “pink aisle”, “Those are girl toys.” I interjected and said, “Not necessarily!” and she just laughed, most likely out of her obvious discomfort for being called out.

[@Thedollswitness]

Nice. 👍🏻 Telling a kid certain toys aren’t made for them is just gross. Glad you had a sister to make it a little easier!! Thank you!❤️❤️

[@nachtorchis]

haha, your brother wants to open them sooo much. The anticipation! I feel it.

[@Thedollswitness]

Those boxes are so tempting haha❤️

[@rogerlloyd1897]

This was so fun! Thanks for sharing!

[@Thedollswitness]

Omg you’re too good to me!! Thank you so much again!! So glad you enjoyed it!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@maarjameriste-kivi]

Love this video! I am sorry you guys never got to have the dolls you wanted as kids. I can relate to the stigma of collecting dolls - I feel ashamed of having a doll collection as a grown woman because of what people think. Every time someone comes over, I clear them out and hide them. I am glad for the online doll collecting community who get it.

[@Thedollswitness]

Aw I hear ya. I think in the end, people wind up respecting you for doing what you want, regardless of outside opinion. Life is just too short ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Erik98ish]

I had the same experience as a little kid, I wanted Barbies, but I was a boy so I coudn't get them, now I can haha beautiful Barbies, loved the video!

[@Thedollswitness]

Sweet!! Thanks so much!!❤️

[@a.j.k.9528]

Yes I am a guy and as a boy my mean dad forbid dolls! I am making up for it today with Barbie’s and AG dolls!!! I agree! You two are the cutest boys ever!

[@Thedollswitness]

Haha thank you! Glad you pushed through and got them later in life!!❤️

[@Alexardelean89]

No way! Im a twin too. I played with Barbie’s he played with video games.

[@ArtistDisney]

Omg twins so adorable does cole collect barbie too?

[@Thedollswitness]

He does! Not nearly as obsessively as me, but he’s got the itch. lol❤️

[@matthewsky819]

I really enjoyed watching this segment ! I was born in 1958 the same year Barbie was created. She & her friends & family have always been on my radar , some of my earliest recollections are of girls playing with them in their trunks , the clothes in my neighborhood. Fast forward to the 60s and I was obsessed with Barbie but like you guys it wasn't ok with my parents for me to play with Barbie dolls. I would hide my neighbors doll ( a lemon bubble) in mine and my brothers bed room. I would play with her when my parents went out. My next door neighbor Kim was my best friend and I played in her basement With her Barbies & the first dream house. We are still friends and I can recall everything single thing she had . I have since collected everything in that case and all of the dream houses ! Last I want to add my parents would take us to Sears & I would wander into the girls toy section and there were all the mod dolls and fashions I wanted so badly (1969) that now as an adult I have in my collection ! I am very cool with the fact my parents were not ready for me to be barbie obsessed in my childhood ! as an adult they came around & understood it ,and so much more ...And I am still quite obsessed & have collected pretty much everything out there... Although your segments have alerted me to many things I wasn't looking for until you have highlighted the 90s & 2000s I have made some amazing life long friends... The Doll community rules & thank you again for creating my fave KZbin Chanel ! Cheers Matt from the friendly Skies ***

[@Thedollswitness]

Thanks so much!! What an amazing time to be introduced to Barbie! I think a lot of us collectors dream about going back in time and heading into Sears to buy out the Barbie section. lol if I’d been in elementary school during the mod years I don’t know if I could’ve stopped myself from demanding a Barbie. Easy to say now I spose lol I’d imagine parents were even more rigid the further back in time we go. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@iamsoverybored878]

I unboxed some of my 90s collector Barbies recently, too. They aren't worth much, and their boxes were huge. I kept some in the box. The ones on the bottom shelf for my cat can't get to them.

[@DavidfromBarcelona]

Hi there! I’m David from Barcelona! I love your channel. As you, I was not allowed to have Barbies when I was a child…I only had one original 1977 Superstar Barbie but one day she vanished…father intervention I guess…I started collecting them when I was 22 years old, now I’m 48 and there are aprox. 600 Barbies in my collection :)

[@Thedollswitness]

Hey David!! Thanks so much! Impressive numbers there!!❤️

[@katie_and_her_dolls]

Do you have one of the funnest doll collecting channels I have ever seen! I would love to see other videos than just reviews too, I would like to see the trivia video and maybe a doll room tour someday. I love 90s Barbies but right now I am focusing on the 60s and 70s ones. Plus didn't know you had a twin!

[@Thedollswitness]

Thanks so much!! The last vid I did was a tour of the Barbie room, in case you missed it!❤️❤️

[@katie_and_her_dolls]

@@Thedollswitness I'll check that out thank you!

[@andibgoode]

This was such a fun video! Love seeing you with your brother, and look forward to any other videos you do while he's visiting 😊 I'm glad you both got to fulfill your childhood desires, though it always makes me sad to hear from guys who weren't allowed to play with dolls as kids. And I totally get what you said about keeping dolls in their boxes! I have a lot of deboxed dolls, but so many I love keeping in their boxes because the artwork or the layout of the packaging is just so nice Also, I wasn't expecting that movie reference! I used to quote that film all the time and the road to tell line is one of my favourites haha (I'm not sure if YT will censor my comment if I write the title of the movie ) Yikes, sorry for the novel of a comment 😅

[@Thedollswitness]

Haha thanks so much!! And nice clocking that quote! Such a cute movie, with such an unnecessary title. lol ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@VictoriaLeeCreates]

So relatable 🙌🙌love what you guys are doing 🫡

[@idontcarrie6274]

Love the Teddy Fresh❤

[@Thedollswitness]

Thanks!!

[@michaelmursanow7798]

I was happy enough to grow up in the 70s with parents that let me play with Barbies because that is what I wanted to play with. Love you two walking down the memory lane. Thanks a lot.

[@Thedollswitness]

That’s great!! Thank you!!❤️

[@perfumedelight66]

I really enjoyed this video. You guys are great. ❤❤

[@Thedollswitness]

Thank you so much!!

[@mormegilion]

There are two of you!!!! 🤩I am just 2 years older than you, but my story is kinda similar. I have a collection now. I had 2 Barbies as a child - a bit luckier than you, I guess. But here, in Easter Europe, we had no Barbies before 1990... So now I compensate. Big time :)

[@Thedollswitness]

Sweet!! Glad you get to live your fantasy now!❤️❤️

[@tiaan817]

OMG! I wanted Totally Hair Barbie so badly… the commercial always mesmerised me. I never asked for her, because I was a “boy”. But my mom would have prob bought her for me if I asked….

[@Thedollswitness]

Right?! I honestly don’t know if my mom would’ve bought one or not. I’m thinking not, but ya never know. lol❤️

[@anthonymahaffey2358]

I remember having Barbies but being teased by my family and friends. I had fashion photo, kissing and some Malibu over different time frames. I could have had so many Barbies if I were more comfortable Back then. Today I usually wait for the doll aisle to be clear before going to look. You and your brother look like two kids whose sibling received a gift and the other one wants to touch it 😅.

[@Thedollswitness]

Nice! Yeah, it was a struggle sharing toys sometimes when we were little. lol ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@gabrielramos8437]

as a kid who grew up in the 2000's, i used to have the same fear of liking pink things and girly toys in front of adults. but out of sight from any grown-up i played with barbies and fashion polly pockets a lot with my cousin! nowadays i got my youngest cousin a barbie doll and had such a fun time playing with her (even if my creativity isnt the same as it was back then 😂). i remember the time i asked for a monica doll from turma da mônica ( monica and friends, a brazillian comic/cartoon about 2 girls and 2 boys) it also was such a controversy in my family that i only was allowed to have the 2 boys doll!

[@Thedollswitness]

Glad you had a friend who shared her toys with you! All our friends were boys it seemed. No sisters. No access to those sweet sweet Barbies. lol ❤️❤️

[@erikasolano5902]

Wow yes do a Barbie trivia, that would be awesome ❤❤❤

[@Thedollswitness]

Sweet! Noted!❤️❤️

[@dolls_onthego]

So I’ve followed you on IG a while but I just discovered you’re YT channel last night and I’m so glad I did! And wow you have a twin how cool! What a bummer your parents didn’t let you have dolls I hope they have changed now. My oldest is 27 and wanted a Barbie party for his 4th birthday so my husband and I went all out even a Barbie piñata. He wanted to collect Kelley dolls so he had a huge collection. ❤

[@Thedollswitness]

Glad you found me here!! And nice!! It’s so crazy to imagine telling a 4yr old they can’t have a toy because it’s ‘for girls.’ lol ❤️❤️❤️

[@PumpkinPails]

I remember I once grabbed my cousins Barbie just to look at it and my uncle sent me home and made this huge fuss about it to my mother. 😂 The homophobia was strong in my family.

[@Thedollswitness]

lol I can definitely relate! Parents used to be extra insane regarding dolls and boys, when all that gendered marketing for kids is just ridiculous. ❤️❤️

[@robbertgeens]

omg! Its an Elephant reunion!!

[@Thedollswitness]

haha I spose it is! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@dollmegaverse9562]

Not the real life troll family “let’s cut that out” 😅😅😅😅 love watching your videos 🫶🏼💚

[@Thedollswitness]

Haha thank u!!❤️

[@krystajustice1608]

I had trolls in the 70's

[@krystajustice1608]

Cute overload

[@MrKDHay]

Well, as if this channel wasn't fun enough, you go and double the fun factor. Looking forward to what you decide to collaborate on next. Love the dynamic of the pair of you. Well done 😊

[@Thedollswitness]

Hey thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!❤️

[@krystajustice1608]

Cool you guys got them

[@krystajustice1608]

Hi I didn't know you had a brother much less a twin hi to both of you I love totally hair Barbie

[@Thedollswitness]

👋🏼 thank you! She’s such a great piece❤️

[@lauriemccullam6327]

A couple years ago I was shopping with my young granddaughter and I suggested we look down the boy isle. She stopped and said “Grammy, there are not girl isles and boy isles. They’re TOY isles! Glad times have changed!

[@Thedollswitness]

Ooo she got ya. lol smart kid! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lauriemccullam6327]

@@Thedollswitness yep I’m proud of her

[@damianwildfong7278]

❤❤❤❤❤😊yay 2times the coolness

[@joeblogs3481]

61 year old here, I grew up in a small city in New Zealand. I was allowed dolls, one of which was Busy Barbie, (1972?) also NZs Barbie clone Debbie the Elegant Doll. I now realise how wonderful my parents were, sadly they have both recently passed away, but wow how lucky was I. Ps love you guys.

[@krystajustice1608]

Long hair Barbies I love

[@mariafecanda1108]

OMG you guys are goodlookin twins .Amazing collection of Trolls Barbie,Pollypockets Barbie and totally hair Barbie.Luv it 😊

[@Thedollswitness]

Thanks so much!!❤️

[@reneostetto2504]

Still have that feeling going to the pink section of the toy store. I had a 68 Talking Ken and played with my younger sisters Barbies with her. The shame LOL

[@Thedollswitness]

Haha takes years for that feeling to go away ❤️❤️

[@MrSpateoHead]

My parents never let me have Barbies as a kid and I would get in so much trouble if they ever caught me with one. Now I work at Mattel 💅 Never give up what you love

[@Thedollswitness]

Sweet!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@chrisleonard6684]

Love this video and i love your channel, I'm a 32 year old man who's finally living his Barbie and doll dream and getting to start and build up my own collection, of which is getting out of control already 😂. Seriously, i don't care though, I look at all my beautiful dolls and they make me so happy. Keep up your fab vids ❤

[@Thedollswitness]

Thanks so much!!!! That’s awesome! There are just too many great outfits and dolls to consider 😍❤️❤️

[@chrisleonard6684]

@@Thedollswitness indeed, the choice of Barbie beauties, are just endless 🩷

[@annsofieljunggren3768]

I really want the trivia video. But can bro do one of his favorites too? Like he chooses them, speak about why he likes them and you teach him about the dolls history 🙏🙏🙏🙏💖💖💖💖💖 plz 💖💖💖💖🙏🙏🙏🙏💖💖💖💖

[@Thedollswitness]

Sweet! That was pretty much what I had in mind!❤️❤️

[@benjaminanonymous8593]

Love this channel so much ❤ you both are great

[@Thedollswitness]

Thank you so much!

[@RobertGoitia]

Wow! You guys are adorable! And yes, I was that boy too that was not allowed to play with Barbies. I used to play Barbies with my cousin when my dad was not around, so basically hidden, however, I was lucky because I was allowed to have She Ra dolls, I don't even know how was that possible for me, but I guess is because I also loved Masters of the universe and I guess my parents tought they were all the same, but my father made me give them away I guess because he noticed the difference of them with the rest of my action figures and that was really devastating for me as I loved them. Now a days I am 40 and collecting Barbies, better late than never and I am very happy about it! ❤❤❤ I hope to see more videos of you with your brother! Loving the content you do!

[@Thedollswitness]

Thanks so much! Yeah I loved he man but she ra just read too girly for me to consider, but of course I wanted them. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@annsofieljunggren3768]

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS 💖 also I may love your brother for real. Like u💖 plz let’s be friends 💖🙏💖 all the love from Sweden 💖

[@Thedollswitness]

Glad you enjoyed it friend!!!!❤️❤️

[@MK-hh1vo]

I'm so glad you finally get to enjoy Barbies!!! If you really love them, it's cruel and unusual punishment to be denied them!!! 2:25 I always *hated* the Barbies with "too much hair"! It wasn't realistic, and the hair got in the way of the fashion, which was the main attraction. I avoided the Totally Hair Barbie, but loved the groovy dress!

[@Thedollswitness]

Omg yeah both that dress and the variant are soooo good. 🙌🏻❤️❤️

[@robingrant1965]

You guys are adorable! I ‘m so happy that you guys can now play with Barbie’s! I am a baby boomer and I remember the boy toy and girl toy thing! -I made sure not to place labels on my daughter’s play stuff! Kids just want to play and be happy period ,so they can grow up and be emotionally happy adults! 🫶🏾🫶🏾

[@Thedollswitness]

Thanks! Yeah, shaming a kid for wanting to play with a certain toy is just mean, and says more about the parents than the child. ❤️❤️

[@robertgibson1036]

When i was a little boy I was told wee boys don't play with dolls not by mum or close relatives but old gossips poking Thier nose in and saying to my mum smack him for playing with dolls , my cousin bought me my very first doll , she was a few years older than me and working in a factory and on Fridays it was half day at the factories an on certain occasions she would take one of my other four brothers shopping , when I was four she chose me to come with and choose my own present , as we lived in the Irish country side and just a few miles from town , but close but was a small country shop it sold groceries hardware and dolls and toys and behind the counter there was a selection of dolls all of them very pretty my cousin noticed that I had fixed my sights on a pretty black doll in a powder blue dress with a matching bow in it's hair , as my cousin was very protective of me , she pretended to buy the doll for herself and atthe same bought a small diecast tractor , once we got out of the shop she said wait to we get back to house and said she really bought the doll for me , im 62 now and I still have the doll and through the years ive gained a vast collection of dolls from different eras my house is my own private museum ive some really old victorian dolls i do collect modern dolls such as barbies mostly the black versions ,my main colletion is black dolls. it was mostly influenced by the black music i grew up on as my dad belonged to the baptist church and there were conventions held in town halls and people from all over the world came over mostly black Americans and they brought their music with them and some stayed in Ireland and my dad's record collection had the most uplifting black gospel music and i loved the gospel choirs and the African American ladies were like stunning fashion dolls themselves I've looked on KZbin to see if anyone else in northern Ireland collected black dolls but I seem to be the only one , the only people i find is in America Canada uk

[@liquidrc]

100% was that boy. Had an older girl cousin so I got to play Barbies with her, but for me it was Jem. I wanted her bad!!! My mom, though not thrilled about me wanting a doll, wasn't morally opposed to it. Though the catch was, I had to buy it myself. I remember taking month to save up $13.99 only to then be then reminded that there was also tax. Lol anyway needless to say, I own that entire effing integrity toys line haha.

[@nancymcdowell2977]

Oh I have that wheelchair Becky. I mistakenly let me daughter play with it, and broke the wheeelcbair😭, but I still have it displayed with my other Barbie’s

[@Maimandmend]

I can’t tell you how much I relate to you guys! I was a kid in the 90’s and my girl cousin my age was a Barbie fan. For her birthday one year I accompanied my aunt and my cousin to Walmart so she could get a new Barbie, and I could not contain my excitement! When I reached out for one, my Aunt smacked my hand away, hard. I was stunned! Tears rolled down my face and shame filled my entire being. I guess my Aunt felt so bad that she got me my own Ken doll shortly after. I still have him! And he is now the centerpiece of my huge doll collection 😂 if my family had let me play with them I don’t think I’d be a collector today! Loved this video and the twin nostalgia, thank you guys ❤

[@Thedollswitness]

Thanks so much!! Yeah every toy was so gendered it’s ridiculous. Shaming a kid for wanting a certain toy? Absurd❤️❤️

[@annsofieljunggren3768]

More more more plz 🙏💖

[@larubialocatattoo8430]

First time my focus switch from Barbie to Humans. ✨🤩✨🤩✨

[@Thedollswitness]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@SDjilliaRE]

My mom was sympathetic with me as a kid and she'd let me pick out one every so often, but I don't remember them staying around very long after my dad would catch wind of it. My sister gave me her collection at one point and then I had to get rid of it. Then I got super into Max Steel (which is another gay boy trap lmao) and had to get rid of those too. So as an adult I've really gone overboard and I have a big collection like you now of Barbie, Jem, Bratz, Max Steel, GI Joe, WWF, all kinds of clones, American Girl, etc. But this is how it always should have been I think. I agree that there's a bittersweetness there that makes them nicer to have.

[@BarbieListener]

I am a girl and I have similar experience - I wasn't allowed to have boy's toys, like Lego, cars, swords and other cool stuff my boy - friends used to have. And they were annoyed with them and never want to play with trucks when I came to visit! 😢😄 Nevetheless I loved my dolls and I love them still!

[@mpmorg3]

This is amazing, having your twin unbox with you. I grew up in the 60s and 70s, and when my dad bought me a Ken Doll at a rummage sale, my Mom had a fit. I started buying Barbies in the 90s, and eBay has helped me get some of the ones from my childhood. Your knowledge is outstanding. Having family enjoy and celebrating with you, makes me smile and warns my heart 🩷

[@Thedollswitness]

Glad to hear you’re collecting as an adult!! And thank you!! Happy u enjoyed it!❤️❤️

[@moxie96]

Earring magic midge was the only doll I got from that period of 93-96, otherwise I decided to start zeroing in on the vintage dolls from early 80s and backwards but then the model muse thing pulled me back into the newer dolls

[@Thedollswitness]

Nice 👍🏻 earring magic is a really fun line ❤️❤️

[@rosieinwonderland8132]

Were their legs sticky? Im asking because im scared to buy any more old barbies in boxes after reading that they deteriorate after only 15 years in a box. But if they're not i might buy some.

[@audramcwilliams76]

I have a Tara Lynn that needs a reroot I found thrifting. Do you reroot? Would you like her? I wanted to send to KZbinr I follow to see if they could fix her. Free.

[@Thedollswitness]

Thanks so much, but I don’t really do that much restoration. Definitely plan on changing that a bit in the future tho❤️

[@FrancoBontempelli]

What you say is so true... in the 90's you couldn't even have a Ken (because it was a girl's toy). I adored them because they were huge in size compared to the male child dolls (he-man, rambo, etc). Anyway, I have an ultramini collection of kens that I adore now. Please more videos! dolls and two beautiful men talking... what more could I ask for?

[@Thedollswitness]

Haha thank you!! And yes! I had so many Motu figures but they still looked puny next to barbie. lol ❤️❤️

[@PrincessPowerranger]

As a trans woman I can relate so much, so for me my mom would never buy me a Barbie however if I happened to have a barbie lying around she had no objection, so now as an adult its been so awesome getting all the barbies I wanted. The first Barbie I rebought was Totally Hair Barbie

[@cjdolls]

Love your videos and would be great to see a trivia video with you and your brother

[@Thedollswitness]

Thanks!! That one’s definitely coming!!❤️❤️

[@missboozehound]

The nostalgia! Ah! Omg! You snatch that trolls wig off! lol! Enjoyed seeing you and your brother. Like two kids opening Christmas gifts. My younger brother always inherited my dolls. When we got him his first Barbie after playing with those ugly trolls I remember it like yesterday. Oh how much fun we had.

[@Thedollswitness]

Love that!! Damn how I wanted a sister just for the toys. lol❤️❤️

[@PhantomFever]

hahaha I think I'm in love!!!

[@Thedollswitness]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@raquelporter2588]

U 2 are adorable playing with your Barbie’s, how do your girlfriends react to it all?

[@Vanessa-nh5es]

🤗♥️🤗♥️

[@loelpolo5510]

You’re dolls sound like mine, 4 layers deep 🤪 sometimes I have to check to see what dolls I have before I buy them. I have so many in my collection.

[@Thedollswitness]

Nice! Definitely sounds familiar lol❤️❤️

[@BarbaraMontalvo-nu4zl]

The Polly pocket doll the Stacey was so fun I love the other pieces of that collection

[@Scott-z5c9m]

Awesome dolls!! Awesome twin! ❤

[@Thedollswitness]

Thank you!🤗❤️

[@moxie96]

That hard glue muck is totally the worst on the 2000s dolls

[@Bernhard2024]

Nice to meet your brother. I wasn`t allowed to have Barbies.

[@jackceli1684]

Omg I love you both

[@alijane6675]

It’s sad your parents weren’t able to allow you a full and free childhood. Still, there is a kindness in both of you that speaks to good parentage. You are both enjoying your freedom of expression now, in adulthood, and that’s so restorative! Your channel is about more than boys and barbies. Much more. Well done.