Krista's Doll Restoration

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(Photo used with permission from 'Paintings that Fly')

Dolls by Diane - For your NON-Barbie repair needs; including antique dolls, porcelain and composition dolls, please visit Diane's Doll Hospital for expert and professional care.

All Dolled Up - Specializing in the sale of vintage Barbies and friends. There is a great message board, too!

AMC Collection - In business since 1994, AMC COLLECTION is operated by Andy Clark and Yuchi Chuang. They are best known for their specialization in hard to find and high quality vintage Barbie dolls and clothing.

Barbie, Fashion Icon of the 60's - A site for Vintage Barbie lovers

Collectibles at Ruby Lane

Collectors' Quest - Where Hunters Gather

Collectors' Quest; A Venture into Collecting Vintage Barbie Part 1 - 6/25/07
Collectors' Quest; Collecting & Identifying Vintage Barbie Part 2 - 6/28/07
Collectors' Quest; The Truth About Restoration & Repairs Part 3 - 7/02/07
A Venture Into Collecting & Identifying Vintage Barbie Dolls by Deanna Dahlsad

Collectors' Quest Community - CQ has launched their community where one can network with other collectors, upload photos of one's dolls, and mark them for sale. It is completely free.
CQ would like to create a place where buyers and sellers can negotiate sales & swaps with one another (an alternative to eBay).

Casio Repairs - For the repair of any Casio electronics

Doll Collectors' Club Italia

Doll Culture Blog Spot by Daniela Ferrando

Filigree Rings (and Things) - Lisa makes beautiful, elegant, vintage-style jewelry. She even has a special OOAK jewelry line just for the spoiled Barbie doll in your life!

GEMO Display Cases - They manufacture and sell a wide range of beautiful glass and mirror display cases for all collectibles.

Jana Lynne Creations - Unique, one-of-a-kind handmade necklaces. Ask Jana about her Barbie designs!

Joe Blitman's Fashion and Celebrity Dolls

Marirose Designs - Designer Mari DeWitt, also known as Marirose, is well known for her accurate Barbie reproduction clothing and beautiful designs!

NRFB Queen's Website

Ozfairs - Antiques, Collectibles, Markets and Fairs. Many links to other websites!

Paintings That Fly - Paintings by Kathi Wall Fly...and a few quilts!

Potomac Display - Display Products. Whether you are a collector, a restaurateur, a small retail shop or a large manufacturer we think you will find the right display products to best present your products or to visually organize your merchandise.

Ray's Hair Lounge - Stop in and see Ray the next time you need your hair cut in Los Angeles!

Thomas Originals - Fantastic Vintage and Mod Reproduction Accessories!

Twin Pines of Maine - Restoration Products (or call: 800 770-DOLL)

Vintage Babs - Everything Vintage Barbie, including a list of resources to help the collector identify the dolls

Yu's Cutie Dolls - 60's Dolls & Collectibles. Great infomation on Japanese dolls.

*Please Note: These web site links are listed as a convenience to my visitors. If you use these links, I take no responsibility and give no guarantees, warranties or representations, implied or otherwise, for the content or accuracy of these third-party sites.

Please email me (Krista) anytime at RestorBabs@aol.com
I generally respond M - F. My email address is not able to receive any photos, links or file attachments.
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2010
Barbie doll restoration

The information, photographs and writing contained in this website are the property of the owner of this website. I retain sole and exclusive rights without limitation which may not be granted to another without my written permission and consent.

NO pictures, writings, text or information may be taken from any page on this website and reproduced for any reason, WHICH INCLUDES AUCTION LISTINGS, without my written permission and consent.

I am sure you can appreciate the huge amount of work and research that has gone into this website. If I become aware that my photos, text, or information are visible elsewhere, appropriate action will be taken.
Thank you for respecting my copyright!

A Special Thanks to the wonderful artist, Dennis Beltran who kindly drew the cartoons you see on my site.

Any photographs on this site that may belong to others have been used with the owners' permission.

Barbie, Ken, Midge, Skipper, Francie, Casey, Allan, Stacey, PJ, etc. are registered trade marks of Mattel, Inc.
Barbie collecting and repair are my beloved hobbies, and I am in no way affiliated with Mattel, Inc.

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The general information I have chosen to include on these pages is here as a courtesy to collectors of Vintage and Mod Barbies® and friends.

I do not identify dolls via email, nor can I verify authenticity, unless I see the doll in person. I offer this as a paid service.
Please email me if you would like to send your doll or collection for a written appraisal or identification. A fee + return shipping costs will apply.

I am unable to answer your 'how-to' restoration emails, nor do I provide further step by step instruction.

This Web site is for your personal and non-commercial use only. You may copy information on this Web site for your own personal use, however other than copying for personal use, you may not copy, modify, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information obtained from this Web site.

Every reasonable effort has been taken by me to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within this entire web site. However, I take no responsibility for any losses, injury or detriment whatsoever, real or implied, arising from the information and/or references contained within this entire site.

Before continuing any further, please carefully read my disclaimer page.

Links to Enjoy*

(Photo used with permission from 'Paintings that Fly')

*Please Note: These web site links are listed as a convenience to my visitors. If you use these links, I take no responsibility and give no guarantees, warranties or representations, implied or otherwise, for the content or accuracy of these third-party sites.

NO pictures, writings, text or information may be taken from any page on this website and reproduced for any reason, WHICH INCLUDES AUCTION LISTINGS, without my written permission and consent.

I am sure you can appreciate the huge amount of work and research that has gone into this website. If I become aware that my photos, text, or information are visible elsewhere, appropriate action will be taken. Thank you for respecting my copyright!

A Special Thanks to the wonderful artist, Dennis Beltran who kindly drew the cartoons you see on my site.

Any photographs on this site that may belong to others have been used with the owners' permission.

Barbie, Ken, Midge, Skipper, Francie, Casey, Allan, Stacey, PJ, etc. are registered trade marks of Mattel, Inc. Barbie collecting and repair are my beloved hobbies, and I am in no way affiliated with Mattel, Inc.

Please note that I have limited (or no) experience with modern Mattel fashion dolls (anything newer than 1970), or any other types of dolls.

I am sure you can appreciate the huge amount of work and research that has gone into this website. If I become aware that my photos, text, or information are visible elsewhere, appropriate action will be taken.
Thank you for respecting my copyright!

Barbie, Ken, Midge, Skipper, Francie, Casey, Allan, Stacey, PJ, etc. are registered trade marks of Mattel, Inc.
Barbie collecting and repair are my beloved hobbies, and I am in no way affiliated with Mattel, Inc.