Vintage

• Vintage Barbies, produced from 1959 to about 1975, are popular with collectors. Originally the Barbie family consisted of Barbie, Skipper, Tutti and Todd. Later, such dolls as Christie, Ken and Kelly were added.
  
  

Pop Culture

• The pop culture Barbie line includes such brands as Harley-Davidson, Ballroom Beauties, The X-Files, Phantom of the Opera, Malibu, Hard Rock Cafe and even Mann's Chinese Theater. Also, Mattel came out with a line named Barbie Loves Pop Culture, which includes "Star Trek," Elvis, "Bewitched" and "Addams Family" dolls.
  
  

Dolls of the World

• The Dolls of the World Barbie collection features Barbie, Kelly and Tommy in clothing from countries around the world. Such dolls include Princess of India, Parisian, Mexican, Italian, Chinese New Year, Princess of the Renaissance and Princess of the Korean Court Barbies.
  
  

DC Comics

• The DC Comics line is new to the Barbie collection. As a way to celebrate the doll's 50th anniversary, the DC Comic characters feature Barbie as Wonder Woman, Batgirl, Supergirl and Black Canary.
  
  

Holiday

• The Holiday Barbie line began in 1988. Every year there are one or two holiday Barbies that are themed for winter. Kelly, Stacie and Ken are occasionally added to these lines as well.