40th ANNIVERSARY BARBIE

This collector edition doll commemorates Barbie doll's anniversary and is available in caucasion and African American versions. Her stunning gown is "retro" inspired by her original 1959 zebra print swim suit. If she wasn't cool enough, included is a bouquet of 40 tiny long stem roses and a miniature reproduction of the 1959 Barbie doll and box! June Availability.

BARBIE LOVES FRANK SINATRA

In this year's "Barbie Loves" series Barbie and Frankie wear costumes authentic to the early 1940s "bobbysoxer" period. As you can see from these photos Mattel just gets better and better with their celebrity head sculpts. Barbie comes with a miniature 78 RPM record and Frank has his 1940's style microphone to croon into. September Availability.

ELIZABETH TAYLOR AS CLEOPATRA DOLL

This breathtaking doll has to be seen to be believed. The likeness to Elizabeth Taylor is uncanny and the fabulous costume is authentically re-created from the classic 1960s film. December Availability.

I LOVE LUCY-JOB SWITCHING LUCY DOLL

Lucy is wearing her famous uniform from the "Job Switching" episode of the classic TV series. A wonderful followup to last year's "Vitameatavegimin" Lucy doll. April Availability.

ELVIS PRESLEY-THE ARMY YEARS DOLL

Here is Elvis looking sharp in an authentic recreation of his winter dress uniform. Some of the wonderful accessories include a duffle bag, dog tags, a miniature photo of Priscilla Beaulieu and a miniature pink "letter". December Availability.

1930s STEPPIN' OUT BARBIE

Continuing the Great Fashions of the 20th. Century series, Barbie doll is captivating as a 1930s glamour girl. Details like the flowing chiffon and marabou stole and the art deco style broach really give this doll an evocative sense of period. Available Now.

COCA-COLA BARBIE

As nostalgic as a slice of American pie and a hot dog with fries, Barbie is ready to serve it up in her Coke logo apron, waitress cap and "bottle-top" serving tray. she also comes with a Barbie-sized order pad and pencil! July Availability.

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL BARBIE

This cool collector's Barbie is outfitted in her authentic baseball uniform with dugout jacket. She will be featured in the modern uniforms of the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs and will come fully equipped with a real wooden Louisville Slugger bat, Wilson glove and Rawlings ball. September Availability.

CITY SEASONS SERIES

This popular collector's series continues this year with "Spring in Tokyo Barbie" (available now), "Summer in Rome Barbie" (June availability), "Autumn in London Barbie" (September availability) and "Winter in Montreal Barbie" (July availability). The fine attention to detail in the dolls and outfits that set this series apart in 1998 continues as you can see from the three upcoming releases.

THE FLAMINGO BARBIE

1999's addition to the Birds of Beauty Collection, Barbie doll makes a stunning flamingo in her shrimp-colored gown that sweeps into a flowing skirt. June Availability.

FAR OUT BARBIE

This sun kissed blonde gal features the 1960s Twist 'N Turn face and body outfitted in a newly-designed mod fashion that looks reminiscent of the Mod Giftsets so popular with collectors of vintage Barbie. In her daisy motif threads, fishnet pantyhose, white "go go" boots, huge matching dangle earrings and sunglasses....she's a total groove, baby! Available Now.

GIVENCHY BARBIE

Dressed in an elagant gown of black taffeta with velvety center panel, Barbie is the picture of haute couture. Her hair is styled in a short, flipped bob. December Availability.

TODD OLDHAM BARBIE

This is the first Barbie doll to wear the Todd Oldham label. She is striking in her cropped black tee shirt, embroidered mini-skirt and full length leopard print coat. May Availability.

FASTASY GODDESS OF AFRICA BARBIE DOLL BY BOB MACKIE

This masterpiece rivals the blazing magnificence of a Serengeti sunset. Created by famed designer Bob Mackie, this limited edition collectible Barbie doll is second in the International Beauty Collection. She features a brand new and beautiful head sculpt as well. It includes a copy of Bob Mackie's original sketch. September Availability.

MILLENNIUM MINNIE BY BOB MACKIE

Bob Mackie, Minnie Mouse and the Millennium....and she's posable with rooted eyelashes. All I can say is ..."WOW!"...and I have to have her.November Availability.

CAPTAIN HOOK

The first in the Masters of Malice Collection, a series of disney villians. He is wearing an authentic recreation of the attire Captain Hook wore in the Walt Disney animated classic, Peter Pan, complete with field glasses, sword, shoe buckles and flocked hat. July Availability.

JESSICA RABBIT

Yes folks....she's a fashion doll. This was one of Mattel's delightful surprises. Dressed in her signature fuscia sheath, long purple gloves and pearlized fuscia spiked heels as she was seen in "Who Framed Roger Rabbit". Her accessories include a fuscia purse and gold-like stud earrings.

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