Holy Barbie Charity Auction Batman!!
Mattel is partnering with Charitybuzz again to bring us some amazing OOAK auction dolls just in time for the holidays. The proceeds will go to benefit Project Angel Food. Bidding ends December 18th so if you are looking to splurge on yourself for Christmas and support a worthy cause at the same time, check out these auctions. I have put a link to each auction in the name of every item so you can go and find out more information if you are interested in something.
Dear Santa,
Please find enclosed my Christmas wish list.
Love,
Rebecca
** Photo credits: Mattel and Charitybuzz**
Designed by Director of Design for Barbie Collector, Robert Best
Designed by Mattel designer Carlyle Nuera
OMG!!!!!!
Best of the Best by Robert Best
Designed by Mattel designer Robert Best.
Sighhhhhh! So gorgeous.
Designed by Mattel designer Carlyl Nuera
The writeup on this one explains that this was one of the finalists for this years holiday doll.
Donated by: Mattel designer Zlatan Zukanovic
{Thud} Someone help Rebecca up….she just fainted.
Designed by Mattel designer Yoori Park
Magia2000 was asked to get in on the fun too and here is their design contribution to the auction
Barbie™ Couture Huntress by Magia2000
Wow!! Stunning.
But wait there’s more!! There are some OOAK sets being auctioned as well…hold on to your wallets folks..these are gonna cost ya. How cute is this?!!!
Dashing Through the Snow Sisters Sleigh Set
Sleigh Set features the combined talent of the following Mattel creatives: Esther Levin, Kislap Ongchangco, Odette Vandenberg, Dawn Dellamano, Argentina Olmos, Juan Rodriguez, Maria Cristina Ramirez, Thu Phan, Iliana Palma, Sheila Kyaw, Brandon Ozaki, Enrique Lopez, Rosie Bicciche, Craig Pagenkopp, James Molina, Tim Correa and Rex Hidalgo.
Designed by Mattel designer Sally Eagle
P.S…I Love You, Barbie® and Ken® OOAK Auction
Charitybuzz and Mattel are teaming up again for a OOAK auction. This time, it will benefit the LGBT Community Center of the Desert. Here is the write-up taken directly from the Charitybuzz website. http://www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/325204
“Mattel Principal Designer, Jim Holmes, collaborated with Photographer Steven Henke, to create this stunning one-of-a-kind duo Barbie® and Ken® dolls for the Barbie Does Palm Springs Charity Event.
The ultimate Palm Springs girl, PS… I Love You, Barbie® is in a 60’s inspired strapless patio-pant lounger with a citron animal-print caftan. The neck of the caftan and hem of the patio pants are encrusted with gems and jewels.
Ken®, the ultimate poolboy, is dressed in matching hipster stovepipe pants, cropped white knit top, citron flip flips, pork pie hat and sunglasses. And, to show his devotion, Ken sports a tattoo of "Barbie" on his arm.
And no Palm Springs pool party would be complete without a few festive drinks. Pool lounge furniture, a mid-century screen, and pool towels with Barbie and Ken embroidered on them, complete the flagstone set.”
** Photos are property of Charitybuzz **
Oh if only I had a money tree!! Auction ends October 31st.
There are also three photographs by Steven Henke (http://www.barbiedoespalmsprings.com/) up for auction. They are gorgeous!!
If you want to check out the all of the Barbie related auctions, here is the link http://www.charitybuzz.com/search?keywords=barbie
Here are a few photos of other collaborations between Mattel and Charitybuzz.
Warning!! Severe Eye Candy below!!
Pink Diamond™ Barbie® doll
proceeds went to benefit MAC Aids Fund organization
Winter Bliss Barbie®
proceeds went to benefit 2011 Project Angel Food
Oh my!!! Gorgeous dolls and supporting our local communities!! That’s a solid win in my book. 
Inside the Fashion Doll Studio 