MysteryCat's Barbie Page

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I had some restoration work done on my first Barbie®. Below is "her" story with pictures. Hope you enjoy it.

Barbie®, with me and another favorite doll.

The Story of "B." I knew that I had a problem. My family had all been kind to me for all those years. My body was etched by time and was not in the best of shape. My hair was a tangled mess. My eyes were squinty and lifeless. My lips were a disaster. Heck, I had even popped my knob! Things went from bad to worse. What could I, a former beauty queen do to reclaim my once beautiful face and form?
Before I looked my age (or worse!)

My body was in horrible shape!
(I was so embarrassed!)

After years of misery and shame, I began to look for someone to help me. I contacted, via email, several highly recommended places. Some never answered my call for help, some were so long in answering, I could have totally faded away waiting! Then I discovered, when I had almost given up hope, PolarBear Toy and Doll ER ! Dr. Alex contacted me and gave me hope. My friend, Midge, also needed some "work" done on her body. We loaded up the car and off we went to Montana to the PolarBear Toy and Doll ER.

Here are some amazing before, during and after pictures.

See how awful my face looked! Sad, rheumy eyes, smeared lips, ill-defined eyebrows! A sad looking me!

During the restoration period I looked rather plain, but healthier and getting a much needed rest.

My hair once again had that bouncy, lustrous look. I was beginning to have hope that I would indeed recover.

I could hardly believe my eyes! I was gorgeous again!

Am I not a miracle? Slowly scroll back up the page and see the transformation. Dr. Alex and Nurse Felicia are miracle workers!

Come join in my homecoming party!

Allan and Ken meet us at the car.

Midge is so glad to be home!

Ken tells me how lovely I look. (It is so nice to hear that again!)

I am almost overcome with emotion. It is so good to be home.

He tells me that he has always loved me, even when I did not love myself.

Family and friends gather to welcome Midge and me back home.

Midge's cousin is in serious need of a nose job and some work around her eyes.

We all try and convince her that PolarBear Doll and Toy ER is the place to go.

I do so enjoy being the center of attention!

Francie entertains the kids.

Whitney and Malibu Barbie enjoy the food.

Buffy and Melody enjoy playing together.

The twins arrive late, as usual.
"You look great, Mom!"

I am so very happy to be myself again! Thanks PolarBear Doll and Toy ER !

Me with Barbie, Ken and Midge with The Dream House.
Clothing

Copies of early booklets that came with Barbie's clothes. Click on either to see pages from the booklets. The pictures may help in identifying clothing names and appropriate accessories.

The first Barbie® Dream House.
(Notice that it cost $8.00 brand new!)

My mother with her extensive doll collection.

Links

Below are links to many different Barbie®, Gene® and other doll related pages. Some are of dealers and commercial websites, some are of restoration experts and others are just personal doll pages.