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Barbie Dreamhouse (sometimes stylized DreamHouse) is a dollhouse introduced by Mattel in 1962. [1] The toys have several rooms, Barbie accessories, and recognizable features like a pink slide and elevator.
Mar 29, 2012 · The Barbie Dream House has come a long way since its inception in 1960. This article discusses the numerous changes in style, look, and colors of dream houses for this dream doll.
- 1962 Barbie Dreamhouse
- 1964 Barbie New Dreamhouse
- 1965 Barbie and Skipper Deluxe Dreamhouse
- 1979 Barbie Dreamhouse
- 1984 Barbie Dream Cottage
- 1986 Barbie Dreamhouse
- 1995 Barbie Dreamhouse
- 1998 Barbie Deluxe Dreamhouse
- 2000 Barbie Dreamhouse
- 2006 Barbie 3-Story Dreamhouse
Image: Mattel, Inc. Barbie’s first Dreamhouse was this cute fold-out house with a studio layout. This is the only Barbie house Mattel has done reproductions of — there have been two reproductions of this house so far! Fun features: The furniture and accessories in this house are made of cardboard, which allowed the house to sell for the low price o...
Image: Catalog image via Pinterest Released in 1964, Barbie’s new Dreamhouse was more detailed than the original, with a two-room setup, kitchenette, patio and more. Although still made of cardboard, this house has many clever features that would become standard for Barbie houses in years to come! Fun features: This house has a real sliding door to...
Image: Catalog image via Pinterest This cute Dreamhouse for Barbie and Skipper had a simple, fold-out design compared to Barbie’s New Dreamhouse, but is much more sturdy as it was made of plastic. This house was a Sears exclusive. Fun features: The construction of this house meant it could be used as a carrying case, making it easy to bring dolls a...
Image: Mattel, Inc. Throughout the late ‘60s and most of the ‘70s, Barbie lived in a variety of case houses, motor homes and townhouses, but the classic Dreamhouse reappeared in 1979 with a totally new design. The iconic A-frame house was a hot seller and can still be found relatively easily today. Fun features: This house has an open plan and huge...
Image: Mattel, Inc. The Barbie Dream Cottage echoes the styling of the ‘79 Dreamhouse in color scheme and furnishings, but at a significantly smaller size. Fun features: The rooftop balcony and barbeque grill allow for plenty of outdoor parties for Barbie!
Image: Mattel, Inc. This Dreamhouse uses the same molds as the ‘79 Dreamhouse, but with a pink color scheme. Fun features: The new color scheme and updated furnishings give this house a completely different vibe than the ‘79 house.
Image via Pinterest A beautiful two-story Victorian-style house with a balcony, elevator and stained glass windows. This house was also made into a Hallmark ornament in 1995. Fun features: Elevators were a common feature with the Barbie Townhouses of the ‘70s and ‘80s, but this elevator was battery-operated. Plus, this house has a turret, and what ...
Image: Mattel, Inc. This house is an updated version of the pink Victorian house. It came with updated furniture and significantly more accessories. It should be noted that while this house also has an elevator, its elevator is not battery-operated. Fun features: This house has many of the same features as the ‘95 house, including the dresser/vanit...
Image: BarbieDB.com At first glance, this Dreamhouse looks like a recolored version of the ‘98 Dreamhouse or the ‘95 Dreamhouse, but there are some important differences. First, the balcony/porch combination has been modified, so it no longer folds out and is now significantly smaller and fixed in place. The stained glass windows are gone; the wind...
Image via Pinterest This house is one of the largest houses produced for Barbie, and it sports three floors and is packed with amazing furniture and features. Fun features: First, the third story on this house can be removed and played with separately. This house also has a spiral staircase, sound features and great amenities for Barbie, such as a ...
Jul 21, 2023 · Just two years ahead of Barbie's first Presidential run, she moved into the suitably pink hued ‘Magical Mansion’. It was a staggering four feet long, three feet high and just under two feet deep, meaning you had to own an actual mansion to fit it in your house.
Jul 11, 2023 · Today Architectural Digest is joined by Barbie historian Whitney Mallett to break down the evolution of the Barbie Dreamhouse. Barbie’s home has taken on many iterations over the years, from ...
- Condé Nast
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Jul 6, 2023 · Her most affluent fans can house her in the Barbie Dreamhouse, a prized piece of real estate that gives Barbie space to relax, hang out with her friends, and ignore the fact she only has three ...
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Dec 14, 2022 · In 1962, three years after Barbie was born, Mattel introduced Barbie’s Dreamhouse: a folding ranch house that was the first of many domiciles that evolved with the times.