Barbie Bazaar #Volume 9, Number 1
Antique Publications • Barbie Bazaar: The Official Barbie Doll Collector's Magazine
Writer
Marlene Harris (Editor)
Interior Artist
James Bogue (Featured Designer)
Cover Artist
N/A (Photography of Lady Liberty Barbie)
Publication Date
January/February 1997
Cover Variant
Regular Edition with UPC
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This is a doll collector's magazine rather than a traditional comic book. It features a Toy Fair preview, Lady Liberty FAO Schwarz exclusives, a price guide, and 'Fifties Fashion Chic' by James Bogue.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0 Equivalent)
Condition Details
Visible vertical spine crease, edge wear along the top margin, corner blunting on top right, and minor surface scuffing appearing on the dark background areas.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded: Not typically a graded item (Est. $20.00 - $30.00 to specialty collectors).
Recent Sales
Issues from 1997 typically sell in bulk lots for $3-5 each or individually for approximately $10 on platforms like eBay and Etsy.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading (CGC/CBCS). The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the magazine. Best kept in a protective magazine bag and board.
Notable Features
Features the 'Lady Liberty' Barbie on the cover which is a highly sought-after 1990s limited edition doll; includes period-accurate price guides for vintage Barbie dolls.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990s era magazine. Features standard glossy magazine stock of the period with a UPC barcode on the lower left and a price stamp on the upper right.