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The Barbie doll was born in 1959. It was one of the most valuable collectibles by virtue of potential appreciation value. Barbie first made its debut in Japan and is immensely popular the day she was born. As the years went on, Barbie went through makeovers after makeovers and came back in greater varieties than before. Barbie can now be a lawyer or doctor and has numerous clothes and accessories that she is dazzling to behold.

To collect these dolls, you first have to know almost all there is to Barbie dolls, both her past, present and future. Altering them can improve their appearance but however, this will decrease their value. Barbie dolls that are of a limited edition will be more value than the others.

One of the most important things to notice when determining the value of a Barbie doll is to see whether there is any kind of damage on the doll. A slight tear in the clothes or the lack of cleanliness will cause the value to decrease immensely. Not taking out the dolls from the box will preserve their value and shield them from almost any kind of damage

Even though a collectible Barbie Doll that has been altered or restored may be worth less to collectors you may decide that you would still want to go ahead with the Barbie Doll restoration process. If you are not going to get the price you would like at this point and you would rather keep the Barbie Doll then you should consider restoration if you are not concerned with the value and more concerned with maintaining the essence of your Barbie then start the restoration process.

Due to her immense popularity, many people started to collect Barbie and all the different people she represents. As a collectible or toy, Barbie dolls are definitely worth it and lovers of Barbie dolls are now having much more choices as to which dolls to choose nowadays.

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Old world charm is what first comes to mind when considering Prague as a holiday destination. Some of its most famous attractions are steeped in history, including Prague Castle, which was built in the 9th century; the Old Town churches, houses, and palaces; the Jewish Quarter; and the Estates Theater. But that's not all there is to Prague. So what are ten fun things you can do in this city?

1. The number one fun thing to do in Prague is definitely to take in the sights and sounds of the bygone era through the landmarks that remain. In addition to those sites already mentioned, many visitors also make time to visit places such as the Old Town Hall and the Astronomical Clock, Charles Bridge, and the Museum of Communism.

2. The second fun activity would be making the rounds of the local theatres. There are a variety of inexpensive performances and classical music and jazz concerts that draw in crowds throughout the week. These would be listed in the city's daily English newspaper. In most cases, tickets can be booked in advance.

3. What trip is complete without shopping for local items? Czech glass is a famous product that is often snapped up in Prague. The local items to look out for include Bohemian crystal, porcelain, ceramics, Czech garnets, costume jewelry, handcrafted accessories, handcrafted tapestries, artwork replicas, photography, toys, and marionettes.

4. Take the children to visit Petrin Hill and its Observation Tower-a miniature Eiffel Tower. The area also has a playground and a mirror maze, which provides hours of fun and laughter.

5. Visit the museums. The National Museum holds historical and natural history collections, while the National Technical Museum allows for a more hands-on approach. Kids will be quite taken with the Toy Museum, which is home to antique toys, teddy bears, a variety of Barbie dolls, robots, and steam engines.

6. Take a trip to Prague Zoo. This is arguably one of the best zoos in all of Europe. The animals have plenty of room to roam about and the visitor trails are highly recommended.

7. Soak up the nightlife. Prague has options for swank cocktail bars and rocking discos. There are also a number of blues or jazz bars available offering some great performances in small uncrowded venues.

8. Try the beer. Czech beer is much appreciated around the world and is growing in popularity judging by the large volume that is being exported. Fresh unpasteurized Pilsner Urquell and Budjevicky Budvar are two beers that you should put on your list.

9. Sample the local cuisine. Traditional Czech food is designed to be paired with the local beer. Pork or beef are the most common offerings, but other options including chicken, duck, turkey, fish, rabbit, and lamb are also available.

10. Get romantic. Take a dinner cruise down the Vltava River and soak up the sights of the city by night or enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride around the Old Town and Jewish Quarter.

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One of the fascinating toys of all time would be the Barbie doll. And no wonder, since. Has Barbie us for over 45 years in the best-selling doll in history, and countless hours of fun for many girls from from around the world. The question brings to mind a good, as did the Barbie doll come about?

The history of the Barbie doll is a good story. They really go all the wayBack to the top of Mattel, in order to fully understand its origins. In 1938 was formed by two friends always Mattel, Harold Matson (MAT) and Elliot Handler (El). Did you know that was originally formed to Mattel, not a toy manufacturer? In fact, Mattel began as a manufacturer of frame. Later they started to doll furniture.

Elliot Handler was married and had a daughter, Barbara, enjoyed playing with dolls, like all girls. Instead of Baby Doll Barbara liked playing with dolls for adults, but in reality was not like the dolls on the market. In an impromptu visit to Europe one day Mrs. Handler found a German doll named Lilli in a shop. The funny thing was, this was also not marketed as a doll. It was more a sort of joke gift for men.

When Mrs. Handler returned home again, Lilli was a success with Barbara. Mattel has an idea. They bought the marketing rights to Lilli and changed its name> Barbie, of course, in honor of his daughter Barbara. As they say, the rest is history. Barbie was introduced in 1959 for the world at the New York International Toy Fair in March. In fact, 9 March 1959 is the official birthday of Barbie.

Barbie was an instant success, and the United States later this year. It seemed that years Barbie has been a little 'alone, however, so the next time, Ken was introduced. Did you know that Ken was named after Handler's son,Kenneth?

Barbie was originally wearing a swimsuit striped black and white. They also had the opportunity to buy with brown hair and blond hair. Of course, Barbie's clothes were made available later in many different styles and selections. Every dress was offered conceivable. Dress Barbie was modeled after the shows stylist in Paris.

Barbie has been in years, everything from a college student, a chairman at the end. Any type of accessory isled, including, cars, homes and pets. Mermaid Barbie was an Olympian, even one. The history of the Barbie doll has an incredible story. How long can still popular? This is anyones guess, but Barbie is still strong after nearly 50 years, so I doubt that many more years to come.

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