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Original clothing is important,” he adds. “Is the swimsuit original? Is there only one shoe? Should there have been a handbag? Even loose accessories like clothing, stands, and shoes can be worth hundreds of pounds when sold as a group at auction.” The 2014 Karl Lagerfeld Barbie, Barbie.com. Barbie.com The most valuable Barbie dolls you may actually own

Navy Barbie, who was a petty officer first class and quartermaster, was dressed in a replica of a U.S. Navy women's uniform. When she wasn't on the ship, she spent time as a music video star or as an Air Force pilot. 1992: Barbie tells girls math is hard

1993: Barbie becomes a police officer

Mattel gave Barbie another famous friend in 1978 when they made a Cheryl Ladd doll in honor of "Charlie's Angels." Barbie's fashion sense in the late '70s featured floral prints and jumpsuits. The 1968 Talking Barbie, Barbie.com. Barbie.com Which new Barbie dolls are likely to increase in value?

Once they’re out of the box, they lose 50 per cent of the value,” Clare adds. Still, she, like many collectors, enjoys giving unloved Barbies a “spa day” — cleaning them up and re-dressing them in their original outfits. She told RealSelf at the time, “I went to see [Dr. Michael K. Obeng] because I had excess skin on my upper arms. … I also had quite a bit of excess skin on my stomach from having had two children.” As part of The Career Collection, Barbie got her police badge in 1993. The limited-edition doll came with a uniform and hat, but Barbie also had a white and gold dress to change into after work. She also became a U.S. Army medic. Barbie was very active in the late '90s. She entered the male-dominated sports of Major League Baseball and NASCAR. Plus, she joined a soccer team. A version of Barbie also got a body makeover. The Really Rad Barbie came with flat feet and a bigger waist but smaller hips and breasts.

1995: Barbie becomes a Baywatch lifeguard

As part of the "You Can Be Anything" campaign—which encouraged young girls to explore a variety of professions—Mattel introduced the Shero line. One popular doll was inspired by director Ava DuVernay; it sold out within hours. Since then, the line of dolls has honored women including Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim, plus-size model Ashley Graham (pictured), and ballerina Misty Copeland. Barbie also took to YouTube to become a vlogger in 2015. She encouraged girls to stop apologizing so much and also brought up topics like depression and bullying. 2016: Barbie's new body makes the cover of Time In a time when beards were less mainstream, Mattel released Shaving Fun Ken. Kids could lather up Ken's face and use a toy razor that would remove his scruff with warm water. Barbie and Ken also went into space for the 30th Anniversary of "Star Trek." Unlike Ken, Barbie did not have her own phaser. 1997: Barbie's waist gets bigger In 1974, Mattel released a promotional Barbie to celebrate the doll's 16th birthday. Part of Times Square in New York City was renamed Barbie Boulevard for a week to mark the occasion. Barbie also became Miss America that year. 1975: Skipper grows up and out Think that old Barbie doll you have may hold some value? Here are the eight most valuable dolls to look out for...

She may be 11 inches tall and made entirely of plastic, but Barbie is a global icon. Having held positions as an astronaut, pilot and even President, she’s now set to be a movie star, with the new Barbie film, directed by Greta Gerwig, hitting cinemas on 21 July. I can pose for photos and manage to look smoldering, but in real life I’m very self conscious,” she captioned one photo of herself in a tiny, damp T-shirt earlier this month. “I really struggle. Embrace the glorious mess that you are.” You may also like: States doing the most for a clean energy future 1999: Barbie appears in 'Toy Story 2'

1962: Barbie gets a new hairstyle

Barbie is also a woman who knows her worth, with some vintage and specialist dolls fetching tens of thousands of pounds at auction. So, how did a childrens’ toy catapult to global stardom? And why is she so pricey? We chart the rise of this small but mighty model and ask the experts what the old dolls sitting in our attics might be worth today… A history of Barbie

In the snaps, D’Errico, 53, looks decades younger than her age and has a body that could best be described as Barbie-like.Still, Tim concedes that the Barbie dolls of the Nineties are starting to grow in value. “Collectors tend to start collecting toys they had as children about 25 to 30 years later. That means that women who were 12 in 1995 will hit the collecting market over the next decade, seeing prices of Nineties Barbies go up,” he says. The 1992 version of Teen Talk Barbie voiced her disdain for arithmetic when she said, "math class is tough." The American Association of University Women didn't like the message this sent to young girls. Mattel didn't recall the doll, but parents could switch their doll for one that wouldn't say the phrase. Mattel's president at the time, Jill E. Barad, admitted to the error. "In hindsight, the phrase 'math class is tough,' while correct for many students both male and female, should not have been included," said Barad. Totally Hair Barbie hit stores the same year, becoming the best selling Barbie of all time. She was re-released in 2017. 1993: Barbie becomes a police officer Designing duo The Blonds created their eponymous Barbie to mimic the style of a drag queen. The Blonds Barbie wasn't meant for children. Instead, the stylish doll was a collector's item for adults. 2013: Barbie-themed restaurant opens in Taiwan To mark the first anniversary of the wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton, Barbie made a plastic version of the royal couple. The toys were sold in 2012 and later went on display at an art gallery in Madrid. Barbie also released another tattooed version that same year. The TokiDoki Barbie was meant for adult collectors and not marketed to children, but some parents weren't excited about the prospect of a doll with permanent ink. 2012: Drag queen Barbie strikes a pose