I meant to mention this on Sunday but forgot about it until today. This is my most recent epier listing.
space shuttle mission puzzle
http://www.epier.com/biddingform.asp?2015071
Friday, August 27, 2010
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
The Barbie Fashion Experience in Indianapolis
In 1984, soon after I started collecting Barbie dolls, a museum in Indianapolis did a Barbie doll display featuring hundreds of 1960s dolls and outfits loaned by Indy residents.
The exhibit called The Barbie Fashion Experience, now at the Children's Museum in Indy, is very different from that original exhibit. This one is by Mattel and is not nearly as comprehensive. It's also aimed at a much younger audience.
That doesn't make it bad, just a bit underwhelming. As an adult collector I was expecting much more. Even if Mattel hasn't kept all that great of archives regarding its goddess, surely it could have requested the help of the millions of Barbie collectors out there to add to the information and displays?
So this is what IS there:
There are a number of glass display cases featuring dolls, some of them redressed, plus several houses and cars. The beginning of the exhibit was scenes by decade of our friends playing or sitting, plus painted scenic backgrounds, much like dioramas. The three most impressive dolls were a NRFB sidepart American Girl, a NRFB blonde Color Magic, and a black Francie redressed in Twiggy Turnouts. Although we collectors know the significance of these three dolls, the general public is NOT going to know why those three dolls were exhibited. And, no, there also WASN'T a number one displayed! Isn't that a mortal sin? There were only a few Kens, Skippers and friends displayed, and no mention at all of Stacie/Tutti or Kelly. Most annoying of all, some of the doll dates and at least one outfit name were wrong!
Other information areas--human size mannequins dressed in outfits by contemporary designers--the dresses look like something Barbie would wear; 1960s real-life examples of ensembles that Mattel adapted for Barbie; and play areas for little girls that have makeup, scarves and wigs to try on.
The best part, in my opinion, was the Barbie commercials that were shown. Although they aren't in chronological order, every decade is represented. Unfortunately, the commercials are undated. I knew what year each one was from, but the public sure isn't going to know that information! One interesting piece of trivia I learned was this: I knew that Maureen McCormick had done a Talking Barbie commercial, but I didn't know she'd also done one for Living Barbie; and most interesting of all, Eve Plumb had also done a different Talking Barbie commercial! (I didn't watch the entire video. If anyone else has been to the exhibit and watched the program, is the commercial with the Lockhart girls on there as well?)
Also, there will be a showing of "Barbie: A Fashion Fairytale," the evening of Friday, Sept. 17, if anyone is interested.
These are the specifics about the museum: Its address is 3000 N. Meridian St. and its phone number is (317) 334-3322. The Barbie exhibit continues through Feb. 1, 2011. It takes about 45 minutes to look at all the Barbie stuff and probably three or four hours to look through the entire museum. Two other temporary exhibits are there currently, one about Star Wars and the other about rock musicians. Admission is $15.50 for adults or $13.95 if you have an AAA membership. There is a garage across the street and parking there is free.
One last bizarre detail: The gift shop had its own window display. Someone had taken dozens of the reproduction Malibu Barbie and Rockers Barbie and lined them up in rows on boards. Haven't a clue why. They're not for sale.
http://www.childrensmuseum.org/barbie/
The exhibit called The Barbie Fashion Experience, now at the Children's Museum in Indy, is very different from that original exhibit. This one is by Mattel and is not nearly as comprehensive. It's also aimed at a much younger audience.
That doesn't make it bad, just a bit underwhelming. As an adult collector I was expecting much more. Even if Mattel hasn't kept all that great of archives regarding its goddess, surely it could have requested the help of the millions of Barbie collectors out there to add to the information and displays?
So this is what IS there:
There are a number of glass display cases featuring dolls, some of them redressed, plus several houses and cars. The beginning of the exhibit was scenes by decade of our friends playing or sitting, plus painted scenic backgrounds, much like dioramas. The three most impressive dolls were a NRFB sidepart American Girl, a NRFB blonde Color Magic, and a black Francie redressed in Twiggy Turnouts. Although we collectors know the significance of these three dolls, the general public is NOT going to know why those three dolls were exhibited. And, no, there also WASN'T a number one displayed! Isn't that a mortal sin? There were only a few Kens, Skippers and friends displayed, and no mention at all of Stacie/Tutti or Kelly. Most annoying of all, some of the doll dates and at least one outfit name were wrong!
Other information areas--human size mannequins dressed in outfits by contemporary designers--the dresses look like something Barbie would wear; 1960s real-life examples of ensembles that Mattel adapted for Barbie; and play areas for little girls that have makeup, scarves and wigs to try on.
The best part, in my opinion, was the Barbie commercials that were shown. Although they aren't in chronological order, every decade is represented. Unfortunately, the commercials are undated. I knew what year each one was from, but the public sure isn't going to know that information! One interesting piece of trivia I learned was this: I knew that Maureen McCormick had done a Talking Barbie commercial, but I didn't know she'd also done one for Living Barbie; and most interesting of all, Eve Plumb had also done a different Talking Barbie commercial! (I didn't watch the entire video. If anyone else has been to the exhibit and watched the program, is the commercial with the Lockhart girls on there as well?)
Also, there will be a showing of "Barbie: A Fashion Fairytale," the evening of Friday, Sept. 17, if anyone is interested.
These are the specifics about the museum: Its address is 3000 N. Meridian St. and its phone number is (317) 334-3322. The Barbie exhibit continues through Feb. 1, 2011. It takes about 45 minutes to look at all the Barbie stuff and probably three or four hours to look through the entire museum. Two other temporary exhibits are there currently, one about Star Wars and the other about rock musicians. Admission is $15.50 for adults or $13.95 if you have an AAA membership. There is a garage across the street and parking there is free.
One last bizarre detail: The gift shop had its own window display. Someone had taken dozens of the reproduction Malibu Barbie and Rockers Barbie and lined them up in rows on boards. Haven't a clue why. They're not for sale.
http://www.childrensmuseum.org/barbie/
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Aug. 1, 2010, new epier listing
Another Barbie wedding dress for sale:
http://www.epier.com/BiddingForm_edit.asp?2013014
http://www.epier.com/BiddingForm_edit.asp?2013014
Sunday, July 25, 2010
july 25, 2010, new epier item
One listing for July 25:
Barbie as Rapunzel DVD
http://www.epier.com/product.asp?2012270
Barbie as Rapunzel DVD
http://www.epier.com/product.asp?2012270
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
July 18, 2010, new epier listing
I listed one item this week on epier. It's a different sort of souvenir.
Forest Fair Mall grand opening watch
http://www.epier.com/product.asp?2011633
Forest Fair Mall grand opening watch
http://www.epier.com/product.asp?2011633
Monday, July 5, 2010
Barbie Fashion Comics 1994
Barbie Fashion 37, January 1994, Sweet 16 Snowstorm, by Slate. Barbie’s and Skipper’s friend Rachel Green, a volunteer at General Hospital, has a different idea of what her 16th birthday party should be than what her mother is planning.
Barbie Fashion 38, February 1994, The Sound of Music, by Slate. Courtney tries out for a Christmas choir, but loses her voice. The New Year is Here, by Slate. Skipper makes five New Year’s resolutions but she can only keep one. Her winter coat looks like Chilly Chums. Hip Hop Hooray, by Slate. Kevin tries to find a way to ask Skipper to a dance. How many dances does their school have?
Barbie Fashion 40, April 1994, The Better Sweater. Skipper gives a lot of her old clothes to charity, but decides to keep a pink cardigan. The sweater looks like the one from School Days from 1964. Barbie just sews new heart-shaped buttons on it.
Barbie Fashion 41, May 1994, April Fools, by Slate. We learn that Skipper’s favorite day of the year is April 1.
Barbie Fashion 44, August 94, It’s Instinctive, by Slate. Skipper’s really a dimwit in this, not understanding why wild animals run from humans.
Barbie Fashion 45, September 94. Melissa’s Dress Mess, by Slate. Another Skipper dream sequence--she’s in ancient Rome & has the name Skipperus. There are two more parts to this story, in which Skipper tries to tell her friend Melissa that her dress is ugly. No Fun in the Sun, by Slate. Skipper tries to decide which sunscreen and sunglasses she wants to buy to take to the beach. The red sunglasses she buys look exactly like the ones that came with 1972’s Fun Runners.
Barbie Fashion 46, October 1994. My Name is Amy, by Slate. Skipper’s friend Amy is constantly putting herself down, much to Skipper’s chagrin. A Fishy Story, by Slate. Skipper needs to come up with an idea for an environmental poster.
Barbie Fashion 47, November 1994, The Visit by Slate. Barbie’s college roommate Cynthia comes to visit her after Cynthia breaks up with Matt. Skipper teaches Cynthia how to play backgammon. Oh, and trivia: Barbie and Ken are members of Valley View Country Club.
Barbie Fashion 48, December 1994, Who’s Haunting Whoooo?, by Slate. Skipper and Courtney hide upstairs in an old house where Barbie and her friends have a Halloween dance. The spooky sound effects tape that Skipper and Courtney play scares everyone. What no one realizes is that the old house really is haunted! This is long, clever and funny story.
Barbie Fashion 38, February 1994, The Sound of Music, by Slate. Courtney tries out for a Christmas choir, but loses her voice. The New Year is Here, by Slate. Skipper makes five New Year’s resolutions but she can only keep one. Her winter coat looks like Chilly Chums. Hip Hop Hooray, by Slate. Kevin tries to find a way to ask Skipper to a dance. How many dances does their school have?
Barbie Fashion 40, April 1994, The Better Sweater. Skipper gives a lot of her old clothes to charity, but decides to keep a pink cardigan. The sweater looks like the one from School Days from 1964. Barbie just sews new heart-shaped buttons on it.
Barbie Fashion 41, May 1994, April Fools, by Slate. We learn that Skipper’s favorite day of the year is April 1.
Barbie Fashion 44, August 94, It’s Instinctive, by Slate. Skipper’s really a dimwit in this, not understanding why wild animals run from humans.
Barbie Fashion 45, September 94. Melissa’s Dress Mess, by Slate. Another Skipper dream sequence--she’s in ancient Rome & has the name Skipperus. There are two more parts to this story, in which Skipper tries to tell her friend Melissa that her dress is ugly. No Fun in the Sun, by Slate. Skipper tries to decide which sunscreen and sunglasses she wants to buy to take to the beach. The red sunglasses she buys look exactly like the ones that came with 1972’s Fun Runners.
Barbie Fashion 46, October 1994. My Name is Amy, by Slate. Skipper’s friend Amy is constantly putting herself down, much to Skipper’s chagrin. A Fishy Story, by Slate. Skipper needs to come up with an idea for an environmental poster.
Barbie Fashion 47, November 1994, The Visit by Slate. Barbie’s college roommate Cynthia comes to visit her after Cynthia breaks up with Matt. Skipper teaches Cynthia how to play backgammon. Oh, and trivia: Barbie and Ken are members of Valley View Country Club.
Barbie Fashion 48, December 1994, Who’s Haunting Whoooo?, by Slate. Skipper and Courtney hide upstairs in an old house where Barbie and her friends have a Halloween dance. The spooky sound effects tape that Skipper and Courtney play scares everyone. What no one realizes is that the old house really is haunted! This is long, clever and funny story.
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