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1Totally Hair Barbie (1992): $160
Remember this fun Barbie from the early '90s? It included styling gel and hair accessories, so you could give her a Drybar-level look in your own bedroom. But you may not want to mess with her hair these days — this vintage Barbie is being
sold for as much as $160 on eBay right now.
2Pink Splendor Barbie (1996): $339
A sky-high hairdo is the cherry on top of this extravagant Barbie, of which there are only 10,000 in the world. Released in 1996, the
Pink Splendor Barbie is the most expensive retail Barbie ever, originally priced at a whopping $900. If you're inclined to buy this collector's item now, though, you can
find her on Amazon for just $339!
3Pink Jubilee Barbie (1989): $800
To celebrate Barbie's 30th anniversary, this
Pink Jubilee doll was gifted to guests of Mattel's celebration at New York City's Lincoln Center in 1989. Her fun '80s outfit features a pale pink-and-silver gown, sparkly earrings and big, wavy hair. You can have one of your own
for $800 on eBay.
4Devi Kroell Barbie (2010): $1,075
With her thigh-high gold boots and chic pink purse, it's obvious that Mattel paired up with a big-time designer to make this
high-fashion Barbie. That designer would be Devi Kroell, known for her luxurious Italian-made handbags, and the doll was sold for $1,075 during a charity auction for the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
5Marie Antoinette Barbie (2003): $1,250
If you're a history buff who purchased the 2003 Marie Antoinette Barbie, you may want to consider parting with it. Dressed in an elaborate French-inspired gown, this elegant Barbie is now being
auctioned for upward of $1,250 on eBay.
6Lorraine Schwartz Barbie (2010): $7,500
Jewelry designer Lorraine Schwartz, whose creations have been worn by celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Beyonce
, is behind this gorgeous
red-haired Barbie. It sold at auction for $7,500, which sounds like a whole lot until you note that the Barbie's jewelry alone — including a tiny diamond encrusted "B" on her waist — was actually valued at over $25,000.
7Original Barbie (1959): $27,450
Released in 1959, the first-ever Barbie doll features golden hair, a black and white bathing suit and blue eyeshadow. While this rare Barbie has an
estimated worth of $8,000, a mint condition doll sold at auction for
$27,450. According to
The Richest, you can tell if yours is a first edition model by checking for holes in the bottom of her feet — the second edition had solid feet.
8De Beers 40th Anniversary Barbie (1999): $85,000
To celebrate Barbie's 40th anniversary, Mattel paired up with De Beers to outfit this glamorous doll. Along with a full-length sheer skirt, gold bikini top and matching tangerine wrap, this doll is rocking a belt that features 160 diamonds from the big-name jewel company. She was sold for $85,000.
9Stefani Canturi Barbie (2010): $302,500
This elegant blonde doll is the most expensive Barbie ever sold. Designer
Stefano Canturi designed her necklace, which featured emerald-cut Australian pink diamonds, a carat a piece, surrounded by three carats of glittering white diamonds. At auction, it sold for a remarkable $302,500. But there's a feel-good end to this story: The doll was actually created to raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
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