Congrats Barbie 65 years – Ulf Wahlberg Collection

Barbie concludes a year of 65th birthday celebrations with another spectacular auction at Stockholms Auktionsverk!

The final part of Ulf Wahlberg’s remarkable collection features 200 lots of dolls and fashions, spanning the Malibu and Superstar eras to modern collectible reproductions and Silkstone dolls.

More than just a toy, Barbie is a cultural icon. Her ever-evolving looks, careers, and friends reflect shifting trends and attitudes over the past 65 years. When Ruth Handler created Barbie in 1959, she envisioned an aspirational doll that allowed children to dream big, while also providing endless opportunities to sell outfits!

Many believed parents wouldn’t buy a teenage doll for their children, but over a billion sales later – and with 100 Barbies still sold every minute – they were proven wrong. Not just for children, Barbie has become a collectible, and this auction offers an opportunity for enthusiasts to expand their collection.