- Your vintage Barbie dolls sitting at home could make you a quick buck, according to new research.
- BonusFinder made a list of the most valuable Barbies of all time and their maximum resale price.
If you have old Barbie dolls that are gathering dust at home, there's a chance you can make a quick buck by selling them online.
BonusFinder, an online casino comparison website, released new research about the most valuable Barbie dolls of all time using data from online marketplace BarbieDB.com to find the maximum selling price of dolls released between 1959 to 2020.
The original Barbie #1, which was produced in 1959 and sold for just $3, ranked top with a maximum resale value of $27,450. Ruth Handler, who was part-owner of the toy company Mattel that produces these dolls, was the brains behind the first model.
The first Barbie is known for her signature look of a strapless black and white print swimsuit with stiletto heels. She was 11.5 inches tall, had blonde hair, and worked as a fashion model.
The second most valuable Barbie doll is Dahlia Barbie, created by Robert Best in 2006, and has a resale value of up to $2,423. The Dahlia Barbie wears a strapless white gown with black lace, white satin gloves, silver earrings, and a brooch with Swarovski crystals, per BonusFinder.
The maximum resale value for other Barbies on Bonus Finder's list ranged from $886 to $1,451.
Greta Gerwig's hotly anticipated Barbie movie featuring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling has created a resurgence in the hype around the doll in recent months and is set to hit theaters in July.
The release of its trailer even had shoppers in a frenzy to get their hands on pink outfits and Barbie-related fashion items.
Mattel recently released a new collection of Barbie dolls based on the cast of Gerwig's movie.