Well we used to have doll shows, but they were not well attended. Even when we hosted the '94 Barbie doll convention few people from our own area came but rather from all the corners of the world. Needless to s ay, we don't have the shows anymore. We had 2 good little dolls shops but neither carry the special Barbies anymore. That 's cause Mattel shot themselves in the foot when they over produced dolls which should have been less available , charged too much for them & then placed them why down on sale which then meant the little doll shop, since it was no Walmart, couldn't compete, got disgusted & got out of the business. We either get our dolls from Walmart or Toys R us or the one Target we have ( which isn''t that great in what dolls they carry ). All Walmarts are not created equal, they can put whatever they want on sale, whenever they want & the one in the next town doesn't have to follow suit. We are fortunate that the little Walmart near us, has a better selection of Barbies than the new super walmart in the next little town. I often buy the special Barbie online from someone...however, I don't buy that many any more Pat H. near to, but not quite in, B'ham Al.
Some people are also finding the african american versions. I bet some of these are really pretty, but we never get AA dolls around here. I am getting on the really grouchy side anyway, as we never have shows, and the only doll shop for 100 miles is closing this month. I am NOT happy. Guess
Kathy M. Frivolities Antiques Ft. Collins, CO