Revisiting My Collection: Project Runway My Scene Barbie

My Scene Project Runway Barbie (2006) is one of the most beautiful and most colorful My Scene dolls. Her outfit is based on the winning design from Project Runway Season Two's "Design an Outfit for Barbie Challenge."  The winner of the challenge, Nick Verreos, was honored by having his winning design marketed and sold as a My Scene Barbie exclusively at Toys R Us.

If you take a look at the picture of the model next to the Project Runway Barbie, you will see that the production doll is very similar to the model's outfit that Nick designed.  The headband even features the fun flower accent.  The sleek vibrant green halter part of the dress is well made and the flowing multi-colored skirt is layered in a style reminiscent of the Copacabana era.  Barbie even has adorable Gladiator type sandals in the same green color as the halter to compliment her look.

When this doll came out she was a Toys r Us Exclusive and proved very hard to find. I remember calling Toys r Us to see if they were out yet.  When I saw her IRL (in real life) I was shocked at how gorgeous she was.  The boxes that Barbies came in in those days the "cake box" made it easy to lift off the box and take better close-up pictures.  Since I got a new camera last year I've been going back and taking better pictures of my dolls.  I have posted a few more of the Project Runway My Scene Barbie on Flickr.  I hope you enjoy them.

She Said Yes!

Model No. 3, Model No. 16
Originally uploaded by The Doll Cafe

After splitting on Valentine's Day 2004, Barbie and Ken announced today that Valentine's 2011 is the day they found love again! Ken's campaign has been nothing short of amazing! From the fabu Magnolia cupcakes to the billboard campaign to declaring his love in Times Square for all to see, how could Barbie say no?!? Of course she couldn't. These two were meant to be. I always knew they never stopped loving each other! To celebrate, Ken was on hand New York and in Los Angeles at the Grove to let Barbie and Ken fans pose with Ken and make it an all around happy day! Click here to watch a cute vid summarizing how they got back together! Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

Barbie, Ken Wants You Back

You're the Only doll for me ♥ Ken
Originally uploaded by The Doll Cafe

Although he's just about to hit the big 50, Ken is working hard these days to win Barbie back. The couple last spotted together in 2004 reunited last summer in Toy Story, and word has it that there may be a reconciliation! Ken has been taking out full page ads in major magazines asking his old flame to reconsider. Additionally, a new website lets you vote, maybe Barbie will listen to the fans? It's not an overwhelming yes, take a look! This week Magnolia Bakery helps Ken woo his favorite doll with the creation of the "Barbie" Cupcake: a classic vanilla or chocolate cupcake iced with Barbie's favorite shades of pink buttercream and sparkling sugar crystals, topped with a white chocolate heart inscribed with a special message from Ken. I couldn't resist and had to try these cupcakes myself. I know sweets are always a way to my heart! LOL! So, what do you think?  Should Barbie enjoy her single days or should she give Ken another chance? 

Enjoying Barbie's 50th, also Twitter and Facebook

We sure hope all you doll lovers have been enjoying Barbie's 50th! We've been so caught up in all the news stories and festivities that we haven't stopped by for a while!

Thanks to the prodding of a few friends, The Doll Cafe has two new web presences! First for all of you who Twitter, you can find us here! There will be more general real time updating. Follow us for more fun. If you are on Facebook, find us here. Just in case you missed the new info, Barbie also has an "official" presence on these sites too. Here is Barbie's Facebook page and here is her Twitter page! So much Barbie online fun. Enjoy the continued festivities!

Top Model Hair Wear Nikki On Sale

If you missed out on Top Model Hair Wear Nikki, she is now on sale for 9.99 at KBtoys.com. Use the banner below to go to their site.

Once you are there search for Barbie: Top Model Hair Wear - Nikki. This doll is great for collecting and has a matching skin tone to many previously released African American collector Barbies. For this price she is great to buy a few extra!

Barbie Doll and Fashion T-Shirt Giftsets

There are some new giftsets available featuring Barbie and a matching girls size t-shirt. Some of the forum members have found these dolls overseas. Now they are available at the Barbie Collector shop for the great deal of 3 for $25. The total is just over $30 with shipping. Please use the Barbie Collector links here on this page to order them. The first pictures are courtesy of member sayako1975 . She obtained the dolls in this packaging with the t-shirts in the Asian market. The second packaging is the UK packaging. The picture is courtesy of forum member Pinkis4passion. I'm not sure what the US packaging looks like but I will post pictures if they become available.

Barbie and The Diamond Castle: Liana

Today's Barbie and The Diamond Castle spotlight is on the Princess Liana. This doll retails at 29.99 and comes in both Caucasian and African American versions. Princess Liana sings two songs from the movie and wears a glittery gown that magically transforms with the flip of a switch! Her necklace lights up when she sings. When paired with the Princess Alexa doll, they sing beautiful duets.

Featured New Dolls: Barbie and The Diamond Castle

This week we will feature pictures of dolls from the Barbie and the Diamond Castle collection. The Diamond Castle DVD feature Barbie and Teresa telling the fairy tale story of Liana and Alexa, best friends who shared everything including their love of music. One day their simple lives change when they are given an enchanted mirror and befriend the girl trapped inside! To save their new friend, Liana and Alexa embark on a dangerous journey to the hidden Diamond Castle that will put their friendship to the test. But through the power of song and with the companionship of two adorable puppies, the girls face their challenges together and learn that friendship is the true treasure.


I had the opportunity to take a few pictures of these dolls on my last visit to TRU. Today we feature the Kelly muse dolls. These Beautiful Kelly dolls, as mini muses, or muses in training, from the Diamond Castle, sit nobly atop matching glitter horses and sparkle in their shimmering gowns, with tiaras adorned in flowers. They are named Melody (blond), Dori (titian) and Phedra (brunette). They retail about 9.99.

Fashion Fever Dolls on Sale at Target

The latest wave of Fashion Fever dolls are on sale at Target for approximately $7.59. The sale lasts until September 8th so you have plenty of time to stock up on this new wave at a great price. Here is the new Rocker Barbie. The pictures are courtesy of souverignofsilence. This doll has been found with and without the socks! She has been the most limited so far.

Barbie for President

Here is the caucasian Barbie for President doll. There seemed to be quite a few of this doll on the shelves when I went to TRU and she should be easy to find. She is listed at 16.99. I have already seen this doll and her outfits listed seperately on ebay for those who may only want the doll for her outfit or outfits.

Fashion Fever Ken Winter Gear

This is the newest Fashion Fever Ken. He is part of a "Winter" set with Summer, Teresa and Barbie. I have not seen any of the other dolls in the Winter set so far. I picked up this Ken at Target.

Special Occasions Collection Barbie

While at Tuesday Morning I picked up this Barbie. The back of the box reads, "Barbie doll and friends love to dress up and celebrate special occasions," so I call Barbie and the other dolls in party dresses the Special Occasions collection. I also got her for 7.99 which is really great considering she is a brand new Fashion Fever doll.

Here is a picture of the entire collection that also includes Summer and Teresa.

So Many Memories

One of the things that so many doll collectors share are the memories that a special doll brings. The 1969 TNT Barbie 1160 is one of those dolls for me.

Once I started collecting dolls again I always kept the special memories I had of my childhood dolls very close. This TNT Barbie was one of my first dolls. I always remember having this doll and taking her everywhere. I mean everywhere. She was really my best friend. She even travelled with me to South America when I was eight years old. She brought me a lot of comfort!

I recently obtained this doll again. I had seen many of her in doll shows and even on ebay but I could never find one with the right look. It's hard to find one with perfect hair. Actually, that doesn't really matter to me. I just can't tell you the feeling I had when I first held her. She was a little dirty and even smelled a tiny bit of mildew. That's ok. I gently washed her hair, her arms and legs and even her swimsuit. I made her mine again. It's like we were never apart. I am holding those memories close at this time. I have a lot more friends now and so many more memories, but they will never replace the thoughts and emotions of my childhood "best friend."