I'm Addicted To Barbie

truly
7 Mar 201302:29

Summary

TLDRStanley Colorite, aka the Barbie Man, has amassed over 2000 Barbie dolls in four rooms, with an estimated worth of $80,000. His collection, started in 1997, includes 3000 outfits, a plane, a car, and a dream house. Stanley's passion is infectious, as his boyfriend Dennis also collects a thousand Ken dolls. Together, they attend Barbie conventions, showcasing their love for these iconic dolls.

Takeaways

  • 🏑 Stanley Colorite, also known as the Barbie Man, has an extensive collection of over two thousand Barbie dolls housed in four rooms.
  • πŸ’² The collection is valued at an impressive eighty thousand dollars.
  • πŸ›οΈ Stanley has been collecting Barbie dolls for sixteen years, spending up to thirty thousand dollars annually.
  • 🏬 He sources his collection from various places including websites and yard sales.
  • πŸ‘— Stanley's collection is not limited to dolls; he also owns three thousand Barbie outfits, a plane, a car, and a dream house.
  • πŸ’Έ The most expensive Barbie in his collection is called the Pink Splendor, which had a retail price of nine hundred and seventy-five dollars.
  • πŸ‘¨β€β€οΈβ€πŸ‘¨ Stanley shares his home with his boyfriend Dennis, who also has a collection of a thousand Ken dolls.
  • 🀝 Stanley and Dennis bond over their shared passion for Barbie and Ken dolls, even attending conventions together.
  • πŸ“ˆ Stanley's collection has grown significantly since he started in 1997 and shows no signs of stopping.
  • 🌟 The reaction of people to Stanley's museum is one of awe, with many being amazed by the sheer number of dolls.

Q & A

  • How many rooms are filled with Stanley Colorite's Barbie collection?

    -Stanley's collection fills up four whole rooms.

  • What is the estimated worth of Stanley's Barbie collection?

    -The collection is thought to be worth eighty thousand dollars.

  • How long has Stanley been collecting Barbie dolls?

    -Stanley has been building his collection for sixteen years.

  • How much does Stanley spend annually on expanding his Barbie collection?

    -Stanley spends up to thirty thousand dollars per year on his collection.

  • What is the significance of the 1992 Happy Holiday Barbie in Stanley's collection?

    -The 1992 Happy Holiday Barbie is the very first doll that Stanley purchased.

  • What is the total number of Barbie dolls Stanley has in one room of his museum?

    -There are two thousand Barbies in one room alone.

  • What is the nature of Stanley's passion for collecting Barbie dolls?

    -Stanley describes collecting Barbie dolls as being like a drug habit that he can't quit.

  • In addition to the dolls, what other items does Stanley own related to Barbie?

    -Stanley also owns three thousand Barbie outfits, a plane, a car, and a dream house worth one thousand dollars.

  • What is the name of the most expensive Barbie doll in Stanley's collection?

    -The most expensive Barbie in Stanley's collection is called the Pink Splendor.

  • What is the retail price of the Pink Splendor Barbie?

    -The retail price of the Pink Splendor Barbie is nine hundred and seventy-five dollars.

  • How does Stanley's boyfriend Dennis feel about the Barbie collection?

    -Dennis loves the collection and even has a thousand Ken dolls of his own.

  • What is the relationship between Stanley and Dennis, and how does it relate to their shared interest?

    -Stanley and Dennis are boyfriends who have been together for thirteen years. They both share a passion for Barbie and Ken dolls and even attend Barbie conventions together.

  • Does Stanley have plans to stop collecting Barbie dolls in the future?

    -Stanley has no plans to stop collecting and intends to continue until he runs out of rooms.

Outlines

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🎁 Stanley's Barbie Collection

Stanley Colorite, also known as the Barbie Man, has amassed a collection of over two thousand Barbie dolls spread across four rooms in his home. His hobby has been ongoing for sixteen years and is valued at an impressive eighty thousand dollars. Stanley actively seeks out dolls on websites and at yard sales, spending up to thirty thousand dollars annually. He proudly shows off the museum where he keeps his collection, including his first purchase, the 1992 Happy Holiday Barbie. Stanley's passion for collecting is infectious, as visitors to his museum are often left in awe. His collection is not limited to dolls; he also owns three thousand Barbie outfits, a plane, a car, and a dream house worth one thousand dollars.

Mindmap

Keywords

πŸ’‘Barbie dolls

Barbie dolls are a line of fashion dolls manufactured by the American toy company Mattel, Inc. The dolls are named after the company's co-founder, Ruth Handler. In the video, Stanley Colorite has an extensive collection of over two thousand Barbie dolls, which is the central theme of the video. Stanley's collection is not just a hobby but an obsession, as indicated by his spending up to thirty thousand dollars per year on expanding his collection.

πŸ’‘Collection

A collection refers to a group of items gathered or accumulated over time, often due to a personal interest or passion. In the context of the video, Stanley's collection of Barbie dolls is a significant part of his identity, earning him the nickname 'Barbie Man.' His collection is so vast that it fills four rooms in his home.

πŸ’‘Museum

A museum is an institution that cares for a collection of artifacts and other objects of artistic, cultural, historical, or scientific importance and makes them available for public viewing through exhibits that may be permanent or temporary. In the video, Stanley refers to the room where he keeps his dolls as a 'museum,' indicating the scale and importance of his collection.

πŸ’‘1992 Happy Holiday Barbie

This is a specific edition of Barbie doll released in 1992. It represents a notable piece in Stanley's collection, as it is the very first Barbie he purchased, marking the beginning of his collecting journey. The mention of this doll in the script highlights the sentimental value attached to certain items in a collection.

πŸ’‘Garage sale

A garage sale is a sale of used goods, often household items, that are sold by individuals at their homes. In the video, Stanley mentions that he scours garage sales to find Barbie items to add to his collection, showing the lengths he goes to in order to expand his collection.

πŸ’‘Outfits

Outfits refer to a set of clothes worn together. In the context of the video, Stanley not only collects Barbie dolls but also their outfits, with a collection of three thousand Barbie outfits. This detail emphasizes the depth and breadth of his collection, which extends beyond just the dolls themselves.

πŸ’‘Pink Splendour

Pink Splendour is the name of an expensive Barbie doll in Stanley's collection, with a retail price of nine hundred and seventy-five dollars. This keyword highlights the value and variety within Stanley's collection, showcasing that not all Barbie dolls are created equal in terms of cost or rarity.

πŸ’‘Boyfriend

A boyfriend is a male partner in a romantic relationship. In the video, Stanley's boyfriend, Dennis, is mentioned as someone who not only supports Stanley's collection but also shares a similar passion, having a thousand Ken dolls of his own. This keyword is important as it illustrates the personal dynamics and shared interests within Stanley's life.

πŸ’‘Ken dolls

Ken dolls are a line of fashion dolls introduced by Mattel to be the male companion to Barbie. The mention of Ken dolls in the video script is significant as it shows the interconnectedness of different toy lines and the breadth of interest within the collecting community, as Dennis collects Ken dolls to complement Stanley's Barbie collection.

πŸ’‘Barbie conventions

Barbie conventions are events where collectors, enthusiasts, and fans of Barbie gather to buy, sell, and trade dolls, as well as to socialize and celebrate their shared interest. Stanley and Dennis attending these conventions together is a testament to the social aspect of collecting and the community that forms around such hobbies.

πŸ’‘Value

Value in this context refers to the monetary worth of an item or collection. The video script mentions that Stanley's collection is thought to be worth eighty thousand dollars, which underscores the economic aspect of collecting and the potential for such hobbies to become valuable investments.

Highlights

Stanley Colorite has a collection of over two thousand Barbie dolls.

Stanley's collection is valued at around eighty thousand dollars.

Stanley has been collecting Barbie dolls for sixteen years.

He spends up to thirty thousand dollars a year on his collection.

Stanley's first Barbie was the 1992 Happy Holiday Barbie.

Stanley's collection is housed in a 'museum' within his home.

He started collecting in 1997 and continues to expand his collection.

Stanley's collection includes not just dolls but also outfits, a plane, a car, and a dream house.

The most expensive Barbie in his collection is the Pink Splendour, valued at nine hundred and seventy-five dollars.

Stanley's boyfriend, Dennis, also loves Barbie and has a thousand Ken dolls.

Stanley and Dennis attend Barbie conventions together.

Stanley's boyfriend Dennis started collecting Kens after attending his first convention.

Stanley has no plans to stop collecting Barbie dolls.

Stanley's collection is so large that it fills four rooms of his house.

Stanley's collection is like a 'drug habit' that he can't quit.

People's reactions to Stanley's museum are often one of awe and amazement.

Stanley's collection includes a variety of rare and valuable Barbie dolls.

Stanley's dedication to his collection is evident in the time and money he invests.

Transcripts

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00:08 COMM: Welcome to the home of Stanley Colorite,

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who's collection of more than two thousand Barbie dolls fills up four whole rooms.

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00:17 COMM: Stanley, also known as the Barbie Man

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has been building his incredible collection for sixteen years.And now it's thought to

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be worth a staggering eighty thousand dollars.

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00:27 STANLEY: Hi, I'm Stanley Colorite and welcome

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to my Barbie collection.

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00:32 COMM: Stanley scours websites and yard sales

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to build his collection spending up to thirty thousand dollars per year.

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00:39 STANLEY: This is where all the dolls are held,

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in the wonderful museum.

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There is two thousand Barbies in this room alone.

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This is the very first Barbie that I purchased.

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It's the 1992 Happy Holiday Barbie.

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00:55 STANLEY: I started collecting in 1997, and

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it's just been going and going and going and going.

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People walk into my museum and their jaws just drop.

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Anything that I find at a garage sale that has the Barbie to it, I'm buying it.

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It's like a drug habit, you just can't quit.

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00:16 COMM: And it's not just about the dolls.

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Stanley also owns three thousand Barbie outfits, a plane, a car and a dream house worth one

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thousand dollars.

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01:24 STANLEY: This is the most expensive Barbie.

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Umm, she is called the pink splendour.

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Her retail price was nine hundred and seventy five dollars.

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01:33 COMM: Sharing the seven bedroom house with

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thousands of dolls might not be everybody's cup of tea, but luckily Stanley's boyfriend

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Dennis loves the collection.

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Incredibly he has a thousand Ken dolls of his own and he and Dennis even go to Barbie

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conventions together.

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01:47 STANLEY: We met back in the year two thousand,

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we've been together for thirteen years and I told him I was a Barbie collector, and I

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took him to his first Barbie convention, and he went and started buying up every Ken that

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he could get his hands on.

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02:00 COMM: Despite reaching huge proportions, Stanley

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says he's still adding to his collection.

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02:05 STANLEY: I would never stop collecting, I'll

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just go from one room to another room until I run out of rooms.

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