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.

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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Instructions

    • 1

      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.

    • 2

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

    • 3

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

    • 4

      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.

    • 5

      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.

    • 6

      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.

    • 8

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

    • 9

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

    • 10

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

    • 11

      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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