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They're some of the oldest toys in the business. If you have a daughter, you've probably seen them on a birthday wish list or Christmas list. Barbies are simply one of those great toys that stand the test of time. It doesn't matter if you were born in the 70's or the 90's; they're still going strong.

When I had a daughter, a new Barbie was inevitable. Sure enough, by the time she could recognize the rubber dolls, she had a list of them in mind. However, I didn't quite realize the extent of the Barbie collection. These classic little toys go on for miles. There's endless versions of Barbie, herself. From Christmas Barbies to diving Barbies to Cinderella Barbies, the list continues. In addition, there are also the male versions, called Ken, of course, and we can't forget about little sister, Kelly.

If you search online for Barbie dolls and toys, you will soon understand the blond bombshell craze that's dominated the toy world for some time. One thing I certainly learned to count on at Christmas time was Barbie is a sure win. If it says Barbie on it and is pink, I can't lose. Stores like Toys R Us and a number of online sites offer a wide variety of Barbie toys to meet any little girl's wants and needs.

Even if you're all grown up, you still may hold a strong fascination for the classic toys. Barbie spans beyond our little girls. Yes, it's true; adults too collect these finely dressed, little dolls. Collector Barbies date back several decades. These collectible toys can even run you into some fat price tags. Vintage Barbie dolls are no kids matter.

Numerous Barbie fan sites, chat forums, and collector pages exist throughout the Internet. It's hard to fathom the appeal of these dolls for some, but others can't get enough. Having a mother of my own who's had an ongoing love for Barbie dolls, I get the full brunt of the craze. The only problem is keeping my daughter away from my mother's collection of dolls when we visit for the holidays. That can be a real challenge.

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