Barbie Mania: Doll Values Soar Amid Movie Buzz

Barbie's takeover in theaters has sparked intense interest among collectors and resellers of the iconic dolls.

[{"selector":"#anim-d02801e3-a43e-4aa7-b942-4b3ddf3a2cab [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-837cc32d-3851-487c-8f31-49f2fbc79725","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Pop culture expert and collector Joel Magee, known as "The Toy Scout," confirms the surge in Barbie's popularity since the movie promotion started.

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[{"selector":"#anim-72c6c03e-4349-487d-94c0-8aca6a760d99 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0ad9c932-e14c-49ac-99d2-7443c587d9a0","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Barbie, which first appeared in the 1950s, remains highly sought-after today, with rare editions expected to hit auction blocks.

[{"selector":"#anim-8f006a8d-e3e8-4070-8808-1844019231d9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ea83d992-bc4c-4c78-9b53-86a284169542","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Prices for Barbie dolls have seen significant markups, with some going for $150 or more, especially the 1959 debut doll, which can fetch up to $20,000.

[{"selector":"#anim-e5ab103c-9f67-4c8f-8808-ce571a3052d7 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-38b0d3c5-6ab2-42af-b3b2-ac8dac09d2a4","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Joel Magee has been collecting toys and vintage collectibles for 30 years, making him an expert in the field.

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[{"selector":"#anim-3c3bb9cd-68ab-446f-9c02-368a614e8c51 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(3.552713678800501e-15%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-685bb6d7-8975-409b-a93c-b81c9f030b6d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Collectors and enthusiasts are keeping a close eye on the market for rare Barbie editions.