African American Barbie- dolls since 1985


The first African American Barbie doll was introduced in 1968 a girlfriend of Barbie named Christie.   Barbie has long been apart of African American culture and history. 

Since 1985 a long list of very popular African American barbie dolls have been introduced and interpreted by many top designers, the most famous being Byron Lars and Bob Mackie.

Here is a list of some of the most sought out African American Barbie dolls each year since 1985.
Click on the year to see current African American Barbie Dolls currently up for auction and their
values.

1985 Astronaut,  Magic Moves,  DreamGlow   1986 American Funtime
1987 Jewel Secrets Barbie,  Barbie Mattel   1988 Jewel Secrets Ken
1989 Special Edition UNICEF Barbie   1990 Ballerina,  Stars&Stripes,  Bathtime Fun
1991 Holidays,  Collectible Sparkle Eyes   1992 Barbie for Pres, Holidays,  Ballerina
1993 Dream Wedding,  Twinkle Lights   1994 Happy Holiday,  Slumber Party
1995 Songbird,  Winter Velvet   1996 Holiday,  Collector Edition,  Christmas
1997 In the Limelight(LARS),  Rapunzel   1998 Cinnabar (LARS),  US olympic team
1999 Millenium Princess,  Riveria   2000 Ice Skater, Sydney, Celebration
2001 Holiday  Celebration   2002 Happy Holidays, Harley Davidson
2003 Silkstone #5 Lingerie Model (Mackie)   2004 Lavendar (rare), Holiday Visions
2005 Black Zodiac, Holiday (Mackie)   2006 Pink Ribbon , Holiday (Mackie)
2007 Jazz Divas, Birthstone Beauties   2008 Celebration Disco Nikki, Christmas
2009 Gernant Dreams, 50th Anniv. Barbie