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How to Select Barbie Friends

Barbie friends are available in a wide variety of ages and appearances. When you give a child a Barbie friend, you expand the possibilities for creative play.

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    Things You'll Need

    • Barbie Accessories
    • Barbie And Baby Sister Krissy Dolls
    • Barbie Clothes
    • Barbie Furniture
    • Barbie Houses
    • Barbie Jewelry
    • Barbie Pets
    • Courtney Barbie Doll
    • Janet Barbie Doll
    • Kelly Barbie Dolls
    • Ken Barbie Dolls
    • Midge Barbie Doll
    • Nikki Barbie Doll
    • Skipper Barbie Dolls
    • Stacie Barbie Dolls
    • Steven Barbie Doll
    • Teresa Barbie Dolls
    • Whitney Barbie Doll
    • Working Woman Barbie With CD-ROM
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        Know that many girls have lots of blond-haired, adult Barbies. If you want to add to a collection or give a Barbie doll that will stand out, consider buying one of Barbie's friends.

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        Look at the variety of Barbie friends available at your local stores or online.

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        Think about the child you are buying for. Is she interested in babies, fascinated with teenagers or learning about male and female roles?

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        Understand that there are many different adult Barbie dolls. They come in all skin colors and hair colors. Christie, Midge and Teresa are all part of this group.

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        Consider the teen Barbie dolls that are available. Teen Skipper and Generation Girl Barbies are all teen dolls. Skipper's friends include Courtney and Nikki.

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        Realize that Stacie and her friends with different skin and hair, such as Whitney and Janet, are representative of grade-school girls.

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        Consider buying Kelly and her friends for a child who would enjoy playing with a toddler doll.

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        Remember to buy Ken dolls so that Barbie and her friends have male companions and family members. Ken also has a friend named Steven.

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        Notice that Tommy, Ken's toddler brother, is also available.

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        Buy Barbie and baby sister Krissy sets for girls who like babies.

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        Know that there are Barbie pets that are available as well. There are different breeds of dogs that come with puppies and a variety of farm animals as well.

    Tips & Warnings

    • Consider buying some non-Barbie brand fashion dolls as well for even more variety.

    • Understand that, not only can you buy Barbies of different ages and appearances, but these dolls feature an assortment of sports, roles and activities.

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