There are few toys which have gained a cultural icon status. Barbie the fashion model doll has managed to achieve this feat. You will find that every year a different looking Barbie doll is introduced to the public and it is a massive hit with both children and collectors alike. One of the more interesting Barbie dolls that you will find is that of the Holiday Barbie. This particular Barbie doll is designed to commorate each year.

Unlike the other Barbie dolls this one is dressed in fabulous clothes. Some of the costumes are embellished with faux fur, golden colored embroidery, lace and other beautiful decorations to the dresses. The various clothes that are worn by the many different holiday Barbie dolls are designed by famous designers like Bob Mackie, Yves Saint Laurent, Valantino, Oscar de la Renta, and Perry Ellis.

The Holiday Barbie series of vintage dolls comes into being during 1988. This doll series is well sought after by collectors. This is due not only to the designer clothing or the beauty of the dolls, but also due to the fact that these Holiday Barbie dolls are produced only once a year. There is also the fact that you will find a limited number of these dolls being sold.

In fact the number of Holiday Barbie dolls that are produced each year, number about 300,000. This small number of dolls - small as being compared to the huge numbers of ordinary Barbie dolls - is the main reason why collectors rush to buy their season's Holiday Barbie doll. When this range of dolls was first made it was never intended to be a collector's item.

Like most Barbie products the Holiday Barbie line became an overnight runaway success. In each of these dolls the look of the doll is very festive. The colors and materials which are used are an indication of the care that is lavished in the construction of these dolls clothing. There are a few of the Holiday Barbie dolls where you will need some type of support for the doll to stand upright during display.

As you hunt through the various web sites for past years Holiday Barbie dolls you will probably find ones that can be hung as an ornament. There was one very special Barbie doll that was produced. This doll resembles a Victorian style dressed Barbie doll. While these Barbie dolls are very special they are not priced at high prices. This means that you can look forward to buying a special Holiday Barbie for your collection this year, but remember to hurry.