What was the first Limited Edition collector Barbie?
The first Limited Edition collector Barbie was introduced in 1986. Her name was Blue Rhapsody Barbie and she was the first Barbie made of porcelain. ***** 2000 Brings Change to Mattel Production as Mattel Changes Collector Edition and Limited Edition Production Numbers for 2000!***** Production numbers for Collector Edition and Limited Edition Barbie Collectibles® dolls have changed for 2000. Currently, Collector Edition dolls are produced in quantities of more than 100,000, and Limited Edition dolls are produced in quantities of 100,000 or less worldwide. Beginning in 2000, Collector Edition dolls will be produced in quantities greater than 35,000*, and Limited Edition dolls will be produced in quantities limited to 35,000* or less worldwide. Both Collector Edition (including the Children’s Collection category) and Limited Edition dolls are designed for collecting and displaying, and come in showcase packaging that includes a doll stand and Certificate of Authenticity.