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Heritage Auctions Just Sold The First Barbie Ever Produced With A Surprising Twist

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June 30, 2026

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Few toys can claim the intergenerational appeal and global recognizability of Mattel’s Barbie, lately the star of her own billion-dollar hit film. It comes as no surprise that the first Barbie doll Mattel ever produced is a highly sought-after commodity, desired even by non-Barbie collectors for its place in American pop culture. This doll is []

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· Jul 4, 2026

A Superman Lego Minifig Just Sold For a Crazy Price, Thanks To Where It Was Purchased

Image Courtesy of DC Comics On June 21st, Heritage conducted a massive toy and collectible auction that included items like the original 1959 Barbie doll and mint-condition, first run He-Man and Skeletor figures. The 10k selling price of Barbie or the Masters of the Universe figures is hardly surprising. These are toys so iconic that they’re part the pop cultural []

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· Jul 11, 2026

Katie Price gives us what we secretly want from all celebrities

It's an approach that feels almost old-fashioned now.

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· Jul 5, 2026

Gigi Hadid Is Pretty in Pink for BFF Taylor Swift's Wedding to Travis Kelce

Gigi Hadid was certainly pretty in pink while attending her best friend Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated, star-studded wedding to NFL player Travis Kelce. Hadid, 29, rocked a sparkly, Barbie-inspired pink Wiederhoeft fitted gown for the couple’s Friday, July 3, nuptials at New York City’s famed Madison Square Garden. The supermodel’s dress perfectly complimented her diamond []

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· Jul 9, 2026

The Checkout Surprise: How a Retail Employee’s Simple Gift Advice Sparked an Absolute Family Shopping Legend

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· Jun 26, 2026

Girls’ Frontline 2: Exilium Reveals Exciting Plans, Updates, And Giveaways For Its 1.5 Anniversary Event

New dolls, new outfits, and lots of free stuff for players to celebrate 18 months of Girls’ Frontline 2: Exilium.

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· Jul 2, 2026

Now Spinning at Third Eye for 7/3/26

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Related coverage for "Heritage Auctions Just Sold The First Barbie Ever Produced With A Surprising Twist": ComicBook.com — A Superman Lego Minifig Just Sold For a Crazy Price, Thanks To Where It Was Purchased. Metro — Katie Price gives us what we secretly want from all celebrities. Us Weekly — Gigi Hadid Is Pretty in Pink for BFF Taylor Swift's Wedding to Travis Kelce. TwistedSifter — The Checkout Surprise: How a Retail Employee’s Simple Gift Advice Sparked an Absolute Family Shopping Legend. Polygon — Girls’ Frontline 2: Exilium Reveals Exciting Plans, Updates, And Giveaways For Its 1.5 Anniversary Event. Third Eye Comics — Now Spinning at Third Eye for 7/3/26