Thirteen years earlier, Mattel had released a Black version of Francie, Barbie’s cousin. In 1968, Christie, Barbie’s best friend, arrived on shelves, and she is widely regarded as the company ...

The most expensive Barbie dolls are ones that you probably still own. From the original Barbie to diamond-adorned dolls, here are 20 of the priciest ones.

The first Black Barbie debuted in 1979, two decades after Mattel introduced the original Barbie. Before then, several Black American dolls were added to the Barbie franchise, like 'colored Francie ...

With the new Barbie movie coming to a theater near you this summer, collectors are ready to buy, sell, trade America’s favorite doll.

A Barbie Dream House in Laguna Woods Resident with 500-plus dolls is taking advantage of the red-hot market to sell some pieces ...

A theme park inspired by some of the nation's favorite toys is coming to the Midwest.

They include Skipper, PJ, Midge and Francie, Barbie’s British, and very fashionable, cousin. For instance, Midge was an interesting addition to Mattel’s Barbie doll line.

Some of Barbie’s friends and family such as Ken, Midge, cousin Francie and sister Skipper will be on exhibit.

Mattel is to re-release their first dark-skinned doll as part of the Barbie Signature Collection. The toy company behind the iconic Barbie franchise initially launched Francie - originally named ...