Phylicia Brathwaite, a passionate Barbie collector from Philadelphia, began her journey in 2000 with the Millennium Barbie. She has amassed over 100 Barbie dolls, focusing on those representing diversity and iconic figures. Brathwaite treasures each doll, particularly those given to her by family. Each year, she receives a Holiday Barbie from her mother, which adds sentimental value to her collection. She appreciates the cultural reflections within the Barbie line, highlighting how the doll serves as a historical time capsule that showcases changing societal values and popular figures over the years.
Barbie is meant to represent the time. So, whenever something cool or exciting happens, Barbie is there. When you look back in the archives, you can see what Barbie was doing and who was popular at the time.
They just sat there with no real intention of collecting at that point. And then in 2000, I thought, 'Yes, I am going to be a Barbie collector.
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