Collector's Guide to Barbie Doll Vinyl Cases

Book excerpt: We all probably remember the specific Barbie dolls we played with when we were young, but how many remember the vinyl cases and trunks that were made to carry Barbie doll and her accessories? Connie Kaplan sure does, and has compiled the first ever value guide to these colorful vinyl cases that come in many different shapes and sizes. Included in this extensive guide with over 300 color photos are Barbie and Family doll trunks, Ken, Midge, and Francie doll cases, Skipper, Skooter, and Tutti doll cases, hat boxes, lunch boxes, wallets, pen and pencil cases, and hard plastic doll trunks. Collectors and readers will be fascinated by the lavish artwork and varying color combinations detailed on the cases. With some of the earliest cases dated from 1961, this nostalgic collector's book is filled with current values and detailed descriptions of these colorful cases and containers.