Robert on his evolution from Barbie to Tonner Doll - Doll Collecting History

In this rare personal look into Robert's love of Barbie - thoughts brought about by the wonderful video long-time Barbie collector Darla sent us of her opening her first Tonner doll http://bit.ly/nIHqj1 - Robert relates his own past personal love and collection of Barbie, and gives perspective on Barbie's place in doll history as he sees it. In a very real sense Tonner Doll company grew out of, and evolved from much of the first aesthetics of early Barbie.

Be sure not to miss the cameo appearance of "Kitty".

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• Darla
• Barbie
• vintage Barbie
• Tonner Doll
• Tyler Wentworth
• Robert Tonner
• Madame Alexander
• Sissy
• 1960s
• doll collecting
• doll history
• Tonner Doll Company
• fashion dolls

[EmpressDeborah]

Love your polydactyl cat!

[Tonnerdollcompany]

@EmpressDeborah she is a cutie! her name is Kitty :-)

[acninee]

Over the years Barbie because too much a characture of woman, Tyler for the most part does not have a characturized or campy look. She is more the idealized woman. 50 years later Tyler opens up play again, and helps me to refine and define my own fashion sense and style despite that fact that surely I should be beyond needing her aid by this age! Thanks Mr. Tonner.

[Terter69]

Mr.Tonner you are such a inspiration to collectors and doll artistes everywhere :) Thank you for this video.

[carlaird]

Wonderful!