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LIMITED EDITION: In 2000, modern Barbie dolls produced in quantities of LESS than 35,000; includes the Cool Collecting, Delphine Barbie and Lingerie Barbie lines.
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MARKET VALUE: As opposed to the Book Value (see above) this is the actual price you can expect your fashion doll to sell for; check eBay www.ebay.com and other online auction houses for market values.
MIB: "Mint In Box" is when a doll has its original box, and the doll is mint, just as it would have come from the factory. Not played with, all accessories and original clothing present.
MIP: "Mint In Package" Often used interchangeably with MIB, can also designate accessories etc still in their original package or card (also MOC or Mint On Card).
MNFRB: Mint never removed from box.
MODERN BARBIE: Generally speaking, any post-1972 Barbie, but used vernacularly to denote collectors of currently produced Barbies "Modern Barbie Collector."
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NM: "Near Mint." Interesting designation... the doll is ALMOST mint but not quite there. Used commonly; I believe it is just a fancy way of saying "Excellent" condition.
NRFB: "Never Removed From Box." Pristine doll, never removed from the box (b/ox may be in different condition though).
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OOAK: One of a kind.
OSS: Original Swim Suit.
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PINK ANGER: Grass-roots movement of collectors which happened about 3 years ago in response to Mattel's lawsuit against Millers Fashion Doll magazine, removal of the "Barbie" name from clubs and shoddy production of collector dolls.
PINK LABEL/PINK LINE: Play line Barbie dolls for children (ages 6+), such as are found commonly in the Barbie aisle at Toys R Us and Wal-Mart.
PONYTAIL: The FIRST Barbies, so-called because of their ponytail hair style. Produced starting in 1959. There were FIVE ponytail varieties (six according to some) and the values of the dolls vary greatly from a #1 ponytail (thousands of dollars for a mint doll) to #5/#6 (maybe $200 or $300 for a mint doll).
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RETAIL: When dolls are currently in production and being shipped, and you can get them at dealers or toy stores for the "retail" price (suggested by manufacturer).
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SECONDARY MARKET: Once a doll is no longer available at the retail level, this is the ONLY place you can obtain a doll. Doll shows, collector to collector sales, doll shops specializing in vintage and antique dolls, and online and bricks and mortar auction houses comprise the secondary market.
SERIES: When modern Barbies and other fashion dolls are produced along a theme, usually released one per year. For example, the "Happy Holidays" Barbie series which ran from 1988 to 1998.
SHELF WEAR: Condition afflicting in-box dolls that can happen after years of sitting on a store shelf or going to shows; usually evidenced by small creases, box rubs in various spots, etc.
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TITIAN: Red Hair
ROBERT TONNER: Designer of fashion dolls in the 1990s and today including the Model Series, Tyler Wentworth and others.
TWIST AND TURN WAIST: First appeared on Barbie in the Mid 1960s, most Barbies have a variation of this waist now.
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VERY GOOD: Condition description; doll has been played with, clothes not crisp as with mint, hair maybe a bit mussed, etc., but no major flaws.
VINTAGE BARBIE: Generally, any pre-1972 Barbie doll.
