The Most Expensive Barbie Dolls From Around The World

1. Stefano Canturi Barbie (2010)

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The Australian jewelry designer is responsible for the only one Stefano Canturi Barbie doll.  Barbie wears a custom made choker, meticulously crafted with white diamonds and a single pink diamond.  This pink beauty is a one carat colored jewel found in Australia's Argyle mine and itself is worth $300,000.  The doll was sold at Christies in London for $302,500, the proceeds going to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

2. De Beers 40th Anniversary Barbie (1999)

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For Barbie’s 40th year, De Beers was commissioned by Mattel to design a special edition Barbie in a Princess Leia get up, complete with a belt studded with 160 diamonds. The ultra rare model went straight to auction, raising $85,000, one of Mattel's most valuable items ever!

3. Barbie And The Diamond Castle (2008)

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Released in 2008, Barbie and the Diamond Castle is the thirteenth movie in the Barbie movie franchise.  Mattel released a very valuable Barbie to promote it and there was a lot of interest and excitement at the auction house.  During a bidding war, it sold for $94,800, well over the reserve price.

4. Lorraine Schwartz Barbie (2010)

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Yes, $25,000 is a massive amount to pay for a doll but whoever did so, got themselves a bargain. As part of a collaboration between the Council of Fashion Designers of America and Mattel, Barbie was styled by Lorraine Schwartz, the American designer.  She gave the doll a revamp with a little black dress set off with diamond-encrusted earrings, belt, bracelets and a letter "B."

5. Barbie In Midnight Red

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The more valuable variety of the Barbie in Midnight Pink, This Barbie doll was originally not thought to be a high seller, even though it was a limited edition, but it went on to fetch $9,000.  Calculated art today's value, with inflation and conversion rates, that equates to over $17,000.

6. Pink Diamond Barbie

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Pink Diamond Barbie was designed by David and Phillipe Blond and made its debut at their 2013 Blonds Spring Show.  After drawing attention at New York Fashion Week for her bright fuschia dress with hand embellished diamonds, Barbie went under the hammer at a charity auction for the MAC Aids Fund organisation and it raised an incredible $15,00.

7. Abend Barbie Gala

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In 2006, Christie’s ran a sale for a private collector who owned 400 Barbie dolls.  This rare model raised a price of $9,148, mainly because it was exclusive to the Japanese and European market.  Barbie can be seen wearing a lush gala gown with the most intricate detailing.  Unlike most other Barbies, she has bendable legs.

8. Barbie #1 (1959)

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The original Barbie doll made an appearance in 1959 and retailed at $3.  Nicknamed "the holy grail" by collectors, it didn't disappoint as it sold for $27,450 at Sandi Holder's Doll Attic in California.  It actually broke the Guinness World Record in 2006 for the highest price to be paid for a Barbie doll.  The record has since been broken.

9. Barbie for President

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This Barbie doll was well ahead of its time, showing a beautiful blonde Barbie running for president and this was long before a woman ever did run for office.  It was a "Toys R Us" exclusive limited edition and Barbie came with a campaign outfit and a star-spangled gown as well as a briefcase!   She sold in her original packaging for $11,950.

10. Barbie In Midnight Pink

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Similar to the more expensive Barbie in Midnight Red, this Barbie doll was sold at Christie's Auction House, fetching an impressive $8,557.  Created in 1965, Barbie wears a pink gown and fur trimmed pink cloak.  It was part of a collection put up auction by two Dutch collectors.

11. Karl Lagerfeld Barbie

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This Barbie would be right up your street if you were a fan of Chanel.  Karl Lagerfeld, creative director of Chanel, designed the doll in 2014.  She was originally going to be mass produced but, instead, only 999 were ever made of her.  The highest bidder and new owner paid $6,000.

12. Vintage Mattel Francie Barbie (1960s)

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The Vintage Mattel Francie Barbie was made in the 1960s and is historic because it was the first Black Barbie doll ever made.  She was manufactured from the same mold as the original Barbie doll but didn't have any typical African American features.  A limited edition, one of these will set you back at least $4,000 i it ever comes up for sale.

13. Marie Antoinette Barbie

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This is so cute! Produced as part of Mattel’s Women of Royalty Series, Marie Antoinette Barbie was based on a 1793 portrait of the French monarch and she is dressed in a fancy gown and diamond necklace. The doll sold in 2016 for £1,250 on eBay but is now thought to have doubled at least!

14. Cher Barbie

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We were treated in 2007 to Cher Barbie and she does resemble the original icon.  Barbie is dressed in a ringmaster outfit, based on what Cher actually wore on her farewell tour.  Designer Bob Mackie made the sparkling bodysuit, the coat tails and top hat.  One sold for $2,000.

15. Midnight Tuxedo Barbie (2001)

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As part of the Official Barbie Collector Club Exclusives, this full length black dress, resembling a tuxedo, was made in 2001.  Experts in the field have estimated that Midnight Tuxedo Barbie would fetch in the region of $1,500 if in excellent condition and in the original box.

16. Monique Lhuillier Bride Barbie Gold Label (2006)

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This is beautiful! The Monique Lhuillier Bride Barbie, released in 2006, represents the modern bride of that time. Around 8,500 Monique Barbies were released and because they were a Gold Label Barbie, their worth keeps rising.  At the moment they could fetch around $500 dollars.

17. Centennial Barbie Alpha Kappa Alpha (2008)

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Founded in 1908, the first sorority for Black women was Alpha Kappa Alpha.  To mark a hundred years, the Centennial Barbie was made in 2008 to celebrate the anniversary.  Barbie sold out very quickly which is no surprise.  If you are the owner of one and can bear to part with her, you could earn around $750.

18. Royal Barbie (2004)

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The Women of Royalty Series excitedly released the Queen Elizabeth I Barbie back in 2004. The elaborate design shows every detail and for this reason, if you get the opportunity, you will have to pay accordingly.  Experts estimate around $1,000 depending on condition of the Queen.

19. Barbie as Athena (2010)

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Barbie released the Athena doll as part of the Goddess Series.  That was in 2010 and not only is this a Gold Label edition but only 5,300 dolls were made.  This makes Barbie very exciting and collectable, at the moment securing at least $700 and rising year by year.

20. Grace Kelly The Romance Silkstone Barbie

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Grace Kelly was a stunning American actress who married Prince Rainier III in the 1950s and became a real life princess.  She was so elegant and known for her fashion style that it was no surprise that Barbie copied her style.  Grace Kelly Barbie wears a floral dress, black pumps, gloves, shades and pearl necklace.  She is valued at around $1,500.

21. Barbie Platinum Label Yves Saint Laurent Safari Jacket  (2018)

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Yves Saint Laurent made safari look very chic!   Barbie looks a real babe in her practical boots, shorts and of course, the designer safari jacket.  Ready for the wilderness, this Barbie sold for $800 in 2014.  It's calculated that, nowadays, she would be worth around $1,500.

22. Maiko Barbie

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Mattel has always tried to represent as many cultures as it could from around the world. In 2006, this traditional Japanese Maiko Barbie celebrates the beauty and fashion of Japanese geishas. Her kimono was designed with such care, featuring several layers of fabric.  6,400 Maiko Barbies were made and each are worth around $600.

23. Happy Holidays Barbie (1996)

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Lots of the special edition Barbies were created for the Happy Holidays Series.  They were extremely popular at the time and have proved to be a good investment if you are still holding on to your own.  Barbie's red velvet coat dress, together with her hat and purse accessory can fetch up to $800.

24. Dahlia Barbie

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Dahlia Barbie was released in 2006.  Based on the "Barbie: Fairytopia" series, Dahlia is the reformed character who is Laverna's former side-kick.  Here we see gorgeous Barbie in green, complete with delicate wings.  She is worth approximately $1,000 if still boxed.

25. 'Sales Resistance' I Love Lucy Barbie

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How cool is this to those of a certain age who remember the original sitcom!  This Barbie from the Barbie Loves Lucy! Collection is still internationally adored.  It was released in 2004 and we see Barbie dressed in a polka dot dress and apron, as copied from the actual episode.  The doll has been valued at $1,200.

26. Trace of Lace Barbie (2005)

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This Barbie was released in 2005 as a part of the Platinum label.  She is wearing a black lace dress with gorgeous accessories, purse and black stilettos.  Barbie was designed for the Japanese market and as only 500 were created in total, it's not surprising to know the doll is worth approximately $2,250.

27. Calvin Klein Barbie (1996)

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Calvin Klein Barbie released this all American Barbie in 1996.  Barba is sporting double denim with the iconic brand logo, white sneakers, Calvin Klein underwear and she has a backpack.  This Barbie proved so popular and was on every kid's Christmas list.  Estimated auction value is $1,500.

28. Barbie Haunted Beauty Zombie Bride (2015)

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This collector's edition is a world away from the blue eyed, blonde haired, cute Barbie we've grown to love.  The hauntingly stunning Zombie Bride Barbie was manufactured in 2015 by the designer Bill Greening.  Barbie was only removed from her shipping box for some photos and never taken out of her plastic packaging.  That's why she made $3,000 at auction.

29. Coach Barbie (2013)

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Coach Barbie was released as part of the Gold Label in 2013.   Coach Barbie has a duffel bag made from real leather and her bag was produced in the Coach handbag factory.  This is fashion genius!  She will set you back $1,800 at auction, depending on her condition.

30. NASCAR Official #94 Barbie

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To celebrate the Winston Cup Racing Event and sponsored by McDonald's, we see Barbie with everything she needs to race into first place.  The detail with McDonald's is so clever and the doll was well received by Barbie's fans.  She is worth $2,400 at the moment but don't race off just yet,  Hold on and you could be sitting on a small fortune!