Barbie still looks marvelous at 50

Nearly 50 years after she was introduced by Mattel, Barbie still is thriving. Maybe be cause in the land of make-believe, Barbie has a great life. She's got beautiful clothes, a sporty car, great toys and accessories, and plenty of friends. She's always got an incredible dress to wear to the ball and the 2007 Holiday Barbie ($39.95) is no exception. Donning a festive and voluminous red velvet gown accented with white faux fur trim, black lace, and a classic black Santa belt, Barbie looks ready for an enchanted evening.

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In another quintessence, Barbie Collector has released the Titanic Barbie doll ($34.95) in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Hollywood blockbuster. Dressed in an iconic and elegant red charmeuse gown accented with a black embellished point d'espirit overlay, Barbie invokes the memory of the romantic story of penniless American Jack Dawson who, in a dockside card game, wins a ticket on the maiden voyage of the Titanic. There, he meets beautiful society girl Rose who unhappily is on her way to be wed in an arranged union. Their fast friendship turns into a love story that transcends time and tragedy. Part of the Pink Label Invitation to Collecting line, Titanic Barbie comes with a doll stand and her costume is not removable.

More information on these dolls is available at www.barbiecollector.com.

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