Even MORE new Barbie Doll Releases for 2012

Mattel is putting out more Barbie Dolls than ever for 2012 and this is good news for both mothers and daughters alike that enjoy collecting, playing with and admiring the dolls.

One of the Barbie Dolls from around the world produced by Mattel this year is Argentina Barbie who is dressed in a teal off the shoulder gown that ends in a long row of fringes. She also wears a sheer shawl and a band with a big rose in her hair. She wears high heel stilettos in black and fish net stockings that are a homage to Brazil's wild night life. She also has a rose around her ankle and is carrying a stuffed cougar.

A really interesting barbiedoll is Barbie Shoe Obsession. This cute blonde doll, who has a seventies cut, is wearing a short white tulle dress with a studded belt. The skirt of the dress has pockets into which are held 50 different pairs of classic Barbie shoe styles including mules in purple, pink and black. If you or your daughter has a secret lust for shoes then this Isa perfect gift.

Barbie Basics at Mattel is putting out a number of swimsuit model Babies for 2012. Model No. 7 is an African American Barbie with a full out Afro that is wearing a bright yellow bikini and high heel sandals, gold hoop earrings and has her own beach bag and orange sarong. Model No 4 is has long flowing gold curly hair and is wearing a bright pink bikini and high heels and carries a large gold lame purse. Model No. 5 Barbie has black hair styled in a short Diana Rig type haircut and is wearing a bright blue bikini with hoops at the hips and bright blue shoes. She also carries a big gold lame bag with a patterned green and blue sarong. Model 14 wears has a seventies style bouffant hairdo and wears a very bright purple two piece bikini and purple high heel gladiator sandals. Model number 4 has large pouffed hair like Anita Bryant used to wear and boasts a one shoulder suit in a bright neon green. She also wears neon green shoes and carries large clear plastic tote.

Another innovation by Barbie that is still popular this year is Stardoll. This allows you to make a Barbie that is in the image of yourself. You can create an avatar and then dress the Barbie however you like. You can then order up the real life doll.

The New Barbie Dolls for 2012

This article is about the toy called the Barbie Doll which your daughter might be into but it is also for those moms out there who grew up with Barbie and also kind of like to keep posted on what is going on with the American doll.
For 2011 the Barbie company is now putting out a Grace Kelly Doll. This Doll is wearing the dress that Grace Kelly wore in Alfred Hitchcock's 'Rear Window. This is a simple dress with a v –neck bodice and full calf-length white chiffon skirt. The Barbie wears long gloves, black strappy shoes, a sheer shawl and a necklace of pearls. This Barbie is also perfectly coiffed with blonde hair capped back into a bun with a clean face and bright red lipstick. She also comes with fat little pearl earrings which were also a trademark of Grace Kelly.

The Mattel Company has also made a Twilight Saga marriage couple. Mattel has been making dolls that appeal to Twilight Saga movie fans since 2009. They have made an Edward and Bella. The Edward 'groom doll is wearing a classic tux with a white bow tie son white boutonniere. The Bella doll wears a slinky satin gown with a huge flare at the thighs and a floor length veil.

Mattel is also putting out Walking Suit Barbie. This is part of the Fashion Model collections and show Barbie attired for a day out in a 1950s hounds tooth checked shirt with a shawl collar. She wears a white shirt, black stockings and black pointy toed shoes.

Mattel has also made a Dancing With the Stars Paso Doble doll weari9ng a classic red dress with a black and red lace top and long satin skirt. Hoops in the dress link the skirt to the doll's hand so she can look like she is twirling when displayed. She is also wearing earrings and a gold bangle. Her long furious looking curled hair is tied to the side in a cascading gypsy knot.

Another Dancing with the Stars Barbie is the Waltz Barbie which wears an elegant long flowing gown. This dress has a skirt with three ruffles and a silvery trim that lines the bodice top. The pink and silver bodice is fitted and has long cut out pink sleeves. She is blonde with short hair and wears an elegant silver choker.

Many of these dolls are slated to be released for sale to the public in March and April 2012.