Decide whether you are accessorizing your own Barbie or someone else's as a gift.
Step2
Consider what Barbie items are already owned. If a furnished Barbie house is already part of the collection, you probably wouldn't want to buy furniture.
Step3
Add to a collection by buying complementary items. If the owner has Barbie horses, buy a stable.
Step4
Think about whether the collection is modern or vintage. Purchase vintage items to go with a vintage collection and modern items to go with a modern collection.
Step5
Buy accessories that match the person's interests. Buy a Barbie pool for someone who loves to swim and Barbie pets for someone who likes animals.
Step6
Remember that clothing and jewelry are always welcome. Duplicates are OK because more than one Barbie can wear them.
Step7
Look outside Barbie products for accessories. Handmade clothing available on the Internet or in shops will be appreciated. Miniature items from dollhouses will work for Barbie - plates, food, dishes, radios, etc.
Step8
Keep an eye out for unusual and rare items. Browse through a book of Barbie items or online. Items on clearance racks in toy stores may have been overproduced and may not necessarily be bargains.
Step9
Match Barbie computer software with your recipient's interests.
Step10
Give a theme gift. Buy the Barbie doctor or veterinarian office as a gift, or purchase Barbie horses, horse gear and riding outfit.
Tips & Warnings
If you are buying for a child, remember that the items will be not treated delicately, so avoid collector's items.
Remember that tiny accessories are easily lost by children. Although the Barbie minivan with the complete furnished picnic basket looks cute, the pieces will scatter to the winds.
on 11/22/2005
I am relieved to see I am not the only person in the world who has thought about doing this. The "mansion" is actually built modularly as a series of large boxes with interior settings cause frankly most kids want to actually "play" with the dolls and the furniture and need hand space to manuver. Also I need to move this sucker someday and there are over twenty rooms. This is our front parlour furnished mainly from flea markets and tag sales.
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on 11/22/2005 I am relieved to see I am not the only person in the world who has thought about doing this. The "mansion" is actually built modularly as a series of large boxes with interior settings cause frankly most kids want to actually "play" with the dolls and the furniture and need hand space to manuver. Also I need to move this sucker someday and there are over twenty rooms. This is our front parlour furnished mainly from flea markets and tag sales.
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