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DOLLIGHTFULLY DEE!: Wedding Day Barbie
Our resident Fashion Queen, Dee Vee Tee, excites us with her one-woman fashion photo shoot. From the styling to the lighting, production design, photography, and even the outfits…all made possible by Ms. Dee! It’s because Dee Vee Tee can do … Continue reading →
CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations to Melai Francisco for winning our “Guess the Barbie Doll Collector” Facebook game! You are awesome! And you won a special gift from The Barbie Collective Manila! Thank you for participating and watch out for more games and give … Continue reading →
COLLECTOR SPOTLIGHT: Deejay de Dios
There are two kinds of Barbie doll collectors. The Deboxers and the Non-Deboxers. Deejay de Dios belongs to the latter. Then came a third kind. Those collectors who made (and will make, once they discover his Facebook profile) Deejay a … Continue reading →
DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT: Michael Bamba of ‘Mike’s Creations’
Michael Bamba is a certified heartthrob. He can light up a room with his smile and will make you fall in love with his charismatic mestizo look. That, or the fact that he is a very down to earth person. … Continue reading →
DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT: Lonix Abanil of ‘House Of Kivan’
Two words. Elegance & Glamour. Lonix Abanil’s designs and creations will have your jaw meet the floor. From the details and the elaborate execution of his designs, it will be no surprise if you are already his client. Marlon, most … Continue reading →
PLAYLINE NEWS: First look at Barbie Glam Style Night 2015
After the success of Barbie Style: Glam Vacation, Mattel is now releasing the Glam Style Night 2015 play line in Europe. Yes,in Europe. For now. We’re pretty sure these gorgeous ladies will hit the Barbie shelves locally anytime soon! What … Continue reading →
THE GLAM SQUAD: Restoration Basics
Are you one those collectors who search for the most rare dolls in the most obscure places all over town? If you have the patience ( and if you are lucky!)to rummage over used toys and stuff, you will have … Continue reading →
BARBIE INSIGHT: ‘BITTER SWEET BARBIE LOVE’ (Part One)
Most of us Barbie lovers know by now that our beloved doll was once manufactured here in the Philippines. It was in 1976 when Mattel Philippines opened its plant in Pasig City and eventually, in Cainta Rizal to accommodate more … Continue reading →
BARBIE TRIVIA: Me & My Girls! (Part One)
From Louboutin shoes to a dream house in Malibu, Barbie really has it all! But all these material and lavish things couldn’t keep her happy for long, for just like any other girl (or boy!), she needs her girlfriends to … Continue reading →
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