Three years, three stunning interstellar dolls! With the release of his final futuristic vision, Queen of the Constellations^™ Barbie^® Doll, Designer Bill Greening took some time out to reflect on his wildly popular creations.

By Chris Varaste

This year's Cocktail Dress Barbie^® Doll has definitely cast a spell on me because of the way her platinum blonde hair contrasts with her dramatic black evening ensemble! The glam cocktail outfit also reminds me of Black Magic, another bewitching number from Barbie doll’s 1964 wardrobe.

By Chris Varaste

Lucy and Ethel, Laverne and Shirley...Barbie^® and Midge^®! Those of us lucky to have a BFF can relate to these famous buds for different reasons.

Living in Los Angeles definitely has its perks — the weather, the culture, and the occasional celebrity sighting. One of my more memorable, Wizard of Oz-related encounters occurred a few years ago at a neighborhood supermarket…

By Chris Varaste

POW! Here come Barbie^® and Ken^® decked out as characters from the colorful 1960s TV series Batman^™! BAM! As retro Catwoman and Batman, the pair use classic period-perfect face sculpts! ZAP! And both dolls are suited in costumes that mirror the show's original groovy get-ups!

I love new experiences. In the past year alone, I’ve ruled a race of aliens from beyond the farthest galaxy, performed a passionate ballroom routine, and proudly represented District 12 with my archery skills. Oh, and I also became a vampire! What can I say? It’s been a busy year, and with Africa calling to me now, I’ll be globetrotting again before long.

Who doesn’t dream of taking a fabulous vacation, full of adventure, intrigue, and whirlwind romance? This idea of the ultimate bon voyage inspired designer Robert Best while expanding the “Atelier” theme for the 2013 Barbie^® Fashion Model Collection.

By Chris Varaste

Nothing signals the end of winter and the launch of a new season better than a fashion catalog! As a collector, I always look forward to the Barbie^® Collector Spring issue, and I was pleasantly surprised this year by an all-new page-turner!

By Chris Varaste

This is the time of year when I start fantasizing about lounging about somewhere tropical, preferably poolside! Some sunblock and a pitcher of lemonade and I’m good to go! I imagine Barbie^® is also due for some serious R & R — it’s definitely vacay time, especially after her exciting 2012 presidential campaign. All she has to do is pick the perfect paradise.

By Chris Varaste

Barbie Collector’s new White Diamonds Elizabeth Taylor Silkstone^® doll, dazzling in her white dress, reminds me of working with the actress during the summer of ‘86. I was a production coordinator for Liberty Weekend, a four-day celebration of the restoration and centenary of the Statue of Liberty.