15 Best Barbie Dolls and Playsets Barbie Fans Will Love
From pilot to presidential candidate, paleontologist to pizza chef, there's simply nothing that Barbie can't do! She has the dreamiest house, the coolest convertible, and of course a wardrobe to die for. It's no wonder the iconic doll remains so popular with kids today. With over 200 careers under her fashionable belt, Barbie continues to inspire young fans. Marking Barbie's 60th birthday, we've rounded up 15 of our favorite Barbie dolls and playsets from Amazon, Walmart and Target to pique your child's interest and imagination, providing hours of play while inspiring your tiny dreamer to reach for the stars.
by Samantha McIntyre
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Best Barbie for Party Girls: Barbie 60th Anniversary Doll
Barbie celebrates her big birthday in style as this beautiful Barbie 60th Anniversary Doll steps out dressed to dance the night away in a gorgeous, glittery gown destined to dazzle the crowd. An homage to Barbie's past looks and history, this commemorative doll is a wonderful keepsake for all Barbie lovers. ($60; amazon.com)
A1518XX Features: -Sturdy handle for easy carrying. -Meets child safety standards. -For ages 3 years and up. Gender: -Girl. Age Gr...oup: -3 to 4 Years. Dimensions: Overall Height - Top to Bottom: -12.5 Inches. Overall Width - Side to Side: -11 Inches.... read more
These adorable Chelsea dolls from Barbie Dreamtopia's Sweetville Kingdom are even sweeter with two characters from the treat-fille...d land for each. Choose from friends shaped with two themes: milk and cookie or peanut butter and jelly. Each Chelsea doll... read more
Barbie is all about pink, particularly PMS 219, her signature color. This glamorous dress celebrates that fashion heritage with a ...long full skirt made of "pantone color chips" in PMS 219. The "leather" bodice, also in matching pink, is sleek and fitted... read more
It comes to you in New and Fresh state,From USA Buddy Singles: Bring all the fun and adventure of to life with this stylized, pock...et-size figure based on the film's most popular characters. Kids can recreate scenes from the wildly popular Disney/Pixar... read more
Barbie and Tawny Horse PlaysetBarbie doll and Tawny horse are ready to ride! With realistic movement, it's going to be an adventur...ous day! Place Barbie doll into the signature pink saddle (a clip and stirrups hold her in place), and move Tawny horse... read more
Ken can put an outfit together for any occasion with casual ease and cool style. This dashing look is part of a clothing line and ...includes a trendy top, bold bottom and sleek shoes. Choose a casual look or get extra fancy -- looking handsome in... read more
Barbie doll is known for her signature style. Now girls can express their own signature style, choosing furniture and accessories ...to support the stories they want to tell. With a fabulous selection of accessories, sold separately, girls can decorate... read more
On the Go is Barbie doll's first-ever track system built to inspire new ways to play! Barbie doll and her friends really move with... motorized ponies, cars and scooters - and they stay on track for Playset storytelling. with a 4-inch size, these Barbie... read more
New product Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts. In a series of novels published by Random House in the 1960s, her par...ents' names are given as George and Margaret Roberts from the fictional town of Willows, Wisconsin. Barbie has been said... read more
Mysterio Mini Vinyl Figure by Funko LLC. This figure is shipped loose in a plastic bag and is protected with bubble wrap. Approxim...ate size: 3 inches Collect all of the Funko Barbie doll merchandise! read more
Best Barbie for Young Musicians: Barbie Musician Doll and Playset
A star is born! Barbie has many musical gifts, and she'll hit all the right notes with this Barbie Musician Doll and Playset. Your little one can fine-tune her singing talent and channel her inner Taylor Swift along with Barbie as she writes, records and performs great music for her fans. This symphonic play set comes with a keyboard, bench, music stand, guitar, microphones and headphones. Rock on, Barbie! ($19; amazon.com)
Best Barbie for Future Dentists: Barbie Dentist Doll and Playset
Open wide! It's never too early to learn great dental hygiene, and this Barbie Dentist Doll and Playset is an excellent way to teach your little one that a trip to the dentist can be fun. The set, which comes with "state-of-the-art" doll-size dental equipment, a toothbrush, goggles and teeth mold, is sure to make your little girl smile bright. ($20; amazon.com)
Best Barbie for Future Environmentalists: Barbie Beekeeper Playset
We can't help but buzzzzz about Barbie's beekeeping skills with this Barbie Beekeeper Playset! This fun career set, which teaches kids about caring for bees and making honey, comes with a Barbie beekeeper doll clad in a protective jacket, veiled hat, gloves and boots. The collection also includes two honey bears, a honeycomb, beehive, flowers and a computer monitor. Looks like this job will keep Barbie busy as a bee! ($15; amazon.com)
Best Barbie for Young Builders: Barbie Builder Doll and Playset
Who needs a handyman when Barbie's got some serious building skills (and a super cool tool belt) of her own! Girls can use their imaginations to help Barbie construct a colorful beach house or fun treehouse with this Barbie Builder Doll and Playset. This doll comes with a doll and over 50 colorful Mega Bloks to create several neat designs. ($16; amazon.com)
A1518XX Features: -Sturdy handle for easy carrying. -Meets child safety standards. -For ages 3 years and up. Gender: -Girl. Age Gr...oup: -3 to 4 Years. Dimensions: Overall Height - Top to Bottom: -12.5 Inches. Overall Width - Side to Side: -11 Inches.... read more
These adorable Chelsea dolls from Barbie Dreamtopia's Sweetville Kingdom are even sweeter with two characters from the treat-fille...d land for each. Choose from friends shaped with two themes: milk and cookie or peanut butter and jelly. Each Chelsea doll... read more
Barbie is all about pink, particularly PMS 219, her signature color. This glamorous dress celebrates that fashion heritage with a ...long full skirt made of "pantone color chips" in PMS 219. The "leather" bodice, also in matching pink, is sleek and fitted... read more
It comes to you in New and Fresh state,From USA Buddy Singles: Bring all the fun and adventure of to life with this stylized, pock...et-size figure based on the film's most popular characters. Kids can recreate scenes from the wildly popular Disney/Pixar... read more
Barbie and Tawny Horse PlaysetBarbie doll and Tawny horse are ready to ride! With realistic movement, it's going to be an adventur...ous day! Place Barbie doll into the signature pink saddle (a clip and stirrups hold her in place), and move Tawny horse... read more
Ken can put an outfit together for any occasion with casual ease and cool style. This dashing look is part of a clothing line and ...includes a trendy top, bold bottom and sleek shoes. Choose a casual look or get extra fancy -- looking handsome in... read more
Barbie doll is known for her signature style. Now girls can express their own signature style, choosing furniture and accessories ...to support the stories they want to tell. With a fabulous selection of accessories, sold separately, girls can decorate... read more
On the Go is Barbie doll's first-ever track system built to inspire new ways to play! Barbie doll and her friends really move with... motorized ponies, cars and scooters - and they stay on track for Playset storytelling. with a 4-inch size, these Barbie... read more
New product Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts. In a series of novels published by Random House in the 1960s, her par...ents' names are given as George and Margaret Roberts from the fictional town of Willows, Wisconsin. Barbie has been said... read more
Mysterio Mini Vinyl Figure by Funko LLC. This figure is shipped loose in a plastic bag and is protected with bubble wrap. Approxim...ate size: 3 inches Collect all of the Funko Barbie doll merchandise! read more
Best Barbie for Animal Lovers: Barbie Farm Vet Doll and Playset
Help Barbie provide a little pet TLC with this Barbie Farm Vet Doll and Playset. Barbie gets hands-on when treating her adorable animal patients, including a calf, a lamb, a pony, a baby goat and a chicken with two baby chicks. This Amazon favorite set also comes with a barn to house the animals and medical accessories to treat her furry friends. ($38; amazon.com)
Best Barbie for Aspiring Athletes: Barbie Ibtihaj Muhammad Doll
Every young girl needs a strong role model to look up to, and Barbie fans can learn more about inspiring women like American Fencing Champion and Barbie "Shero" Ibtihaj Muhammad. Girls can see themselves in this signature doll, or discover a new culture and sport while playing with this fabulous Barbie modeled after the Olympic star. She comes dressed in an official fencing uniform, a hijab, saber and mask. En-garde! ($28; amazon.com)
Best Barbie for Future Engineers: Barbie Career of the Year Robotics Engineer Doll
Add coding to Barbie's long list of technical talents with this Barbie Career of the Year Robotics Engineer Doll. Keeping up with the times, Barbie has gone high-tech and is now introducing young STEM fans to the fun of technology. This cool set comes with a laptop, robot prototype, and protective goggles to work on her fab projects. ($14; amazon.com)
Best Barbie for Little Bakers: Barbie Bakery Chef Doll and Playset
Whip up something sweet with this Barbie Bakery Chef Doll and Playset. This baking set features an oven (with a working timer), pound cakes and cupcakes that rise when they're finished baking. This sweet kitchen also comes with cake mix, a mixing bowl, spatula, spoon and an oven mitt for Barbie to cook up loads of fun. ($16; amazon.com)
Best Barbie for Future Journalists: Barbie Careers TV News Team Dolls
Barbie is live on the scene delivering breaking news to her TV viewers, as little producers and newscasters use their imaginations to come up with creative stories for these Barbie Careers TV News Team Dolls to share. This cool collection comes with two dolls — an anchor and camerawoman — plus additional accessories, including a microphone, camera, headset and press pass to capture Barbie's best investigative reports. ($24; walmart.com)
Best Barbie For Little Gymnasts: Barbie and Toddler Student Flippin Fun Gymnastics Dolls
Your little gymnast will flip for these Barbie and Toddler Student Flippin Fun Gymnastics Dolls. Help Barbie train her tiny student to balance and master fab moves on the balance beam. A magnet in the pink mat ensures that she'll stick the landing every time, nailing a perfect 10 from the judges! This play set comes with two dolls, a balance beam, a magnetic mat and a trophy. ($33; amazon.com)
Best Barbie for Future Scientists: Barbie Astronaut and Space Scientist Dolls
Barbie first flew into space in 1965 (that's four years before Neil Armstrong!), and now she's getting ready for a return trip with the help of her expert NASA researcher. Little science lovers can spend hours helping Barbie and her team explore outer space with these stellar Barbie Astronaut and Space Scientist Dolls. This set comes with two dolls and all of the accessories needed for Barbie's next exploration. ($30; amazon.com)
Best Barbie for Future Doctors: Barbie Baby Doctor Doll and Playset
The doctor is on call and ready to treat baby dolls feeling a bit under the weather with this Barbie Baby Doctor Playset. This super cute collection comes with two teeny patients, an exam table, stethoscope, two baby towels, a bottle and a medical chart. Just what Dr. Barbie needs to help her little patients feel better. STAT! ($16; amazon.com)
Best Barbie Set for Budding Artists: Barbie Art Studio Playset
Is your precocious Picasso always looking for creative ways to express herself? Then this Barbie Art Studio Playset is the perfect canvas to do so. Your child can play creative director as Barbie uses bold brushstrokes, making pretty paintings to cover the walls of her fabulous Dream House. The art studio comes with an easel, stool, still life model, paint palette brushes and jars of paint (doll sold separately). ($10; target.com)
A1518XX Features: -Sturdy handle for easy carrying. -Meets child safety standards. -For ages 3 years and up. Gender: -Girl. Age Gr...oup: -3 to 4 Years. Dimensions: Overall Height - Top to Bottom: -12.5 Inches. Overall Width - Side to Side: -11 Inches.... read more
These adorable Chelsea dolls from Barbie Dreamtopia's Sweetville Kingdom are even sweeter with two characters from the treat-fille...d land for each. Choose from friends shaped with two themes: milk and cookie or peanut butter and jelly. Each Chelsea doll... read more
Barbie is all about pink, particularly PMS 219, her signature color. This glamorous dress celebrates that fashion heritage with a ...long full skirt made of "pantone color chips" in PMS 219. The "leather" bodice, also in matching pink, is sleek and fitted... read more
It comes to you in New and Fresh state,From USA Buddy Singles: Bring all the fun and adventure of to life with this stylized, pock...et-size figure based on the film's most popular characters. Kids can recreate scenes from the wildly popular Disney/Pixar... read more
Barbie and Tawny Horse PlaysetBarbie doll and Tawny horse are ready to ride! With realistic movement, it's going to be an adventur...ous day! Place Barbie doll into the signature pink saddle (a clip and stirrups hold her in place), and move Tawny horse... read more
Ken can put an outfit together for any occasion with casual ease and cool style. This dashing look is part of a clothing line and ...includes a trendy top, bold bottom and sleek shoes. Choose a casual look or get extra fancy -- looking handsome in... read more
Barbie doll is known for her signature style. Now girls can express their own signature style, choosing furniture and accessories ...to support the stories they want to tell. With a fabulous selection of accessories, sold separately, girls can decorate... read more
On the Go is Barbie doll's first-ever track system built to inspire new ways to play! Barbie doll and her friends really move with... motorized ponies, cars and scooters - and they stay on track for Playset storytelling. with a 4-inch size, these Barbie... read more
New product Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts. In a series of novels published by Random House in the 1960s, her par...ents' names are given as George and Margaret Roberts from the fictional town of Willows, Wisconsin. Barbie has been said... read more
Mysterio Mini Vinyl Figure by Funko LLC. This figure is shipped loose in a plastic bag and is protected with bubble wrap. Approxim...ate size: 3 inches Collect all of the Funko Barbie doll merchandise! read more