click images for larger view Lot #196 (back row left to right) Lots 117, 118, 115, 120, 119. (front) Lot 116. Lot 57 (second from right). (back row left to right) Lots 108, 109, 111, 112, 114. (front row left to right) Lots 110 and 113. Lot 36 (second from left) Lot 61 (far left)

DOYLE NEW YORK HOLDS AUCTION OF RARE BARBIE® DOLLS December 2001 Sale Draws Bidders from Across America, Canada, Europe & Asia The Most Important Single-Owner Collection of Rare Barbie® Dolls and Fashions Ever to Reach the Auction Block Fetches $216,887! NEW YORK, NY (Dec 12, 2001) - Doll collectors from around the world converged at Doyle New York on Tuesday, December 11 for the most important single-owner collection of rare Barbie® dolls and accessories to ever go on the auction block. The sale of over 250 lots drew bidders from across America, Canada, Europe and Asia. Selections from the auction were featured in a segment on NBC Today Show with Katie Couric on December 10. This extraordinary collection offered an astonishing variety of rare Barbie dolls and outfits (both American and foreign), store exclusives, accessories, shoes, boxes and stands, as well as a large selection of rare Bild-Lilli dolls. With a standing-room-only crowd competing against large numbers of telephone and absentee bidders, the collection totaled a strong $216,887. "Over the last few months, we have received hundreds of calls and emails from Barbie doll collectors both in America and abroad who were very excited about this sale," said Jeni Sandberg, Doyle New York's Specialist. "We are delighted that, over 40 years after her introduction, this American classic still has universal appeal." MEDIA CONTACT For images, interviews or further information regarding this sale, please call Louis LeB. Webre at 212-427-4141, ext. 232 or email louis@doylenewyork.com. View presale press release This auction was neither sponsored by nor affiliated with Mattel, Inc. TOP LOTS IN AUCTION OF IMPORTANT BARBIE® DOLLS Including a Selection of Bild-Lilli Dolls Auction: Tuesday, December 11, 2001 Prices include Buyer's Premium Lot 196 #1 Brunette Ponytail Barbie, 1959 With #1 booklet, original shoes with holes and glasses, original liner. Sold for $4,406 Lot 196 #2 Brunette Ponytail Barbie Hair in braid, black and white swimsuit Sold for $3,818 Lot 115 Redhead 11 1/2 Inch Bild-Lilli Hair in original set with black cloth hair tie, highly blushed, in pink satin dress with lace trim and ruffled tulle overskirt, original stand, plastic tube and lid. Sold for $3,818 Lot 19 #2 Brunette Ponytail Barbie Original hard curl, hoop earrings, box with second pedestal stand, #1 booklet, shoes with no holes, glasses, original liner. Sold for $3,525 Lot 57 #2 Brunette (Black) Ponytail Barbie Hair in original set, in original swimsuit, with #1 booklet, original glasses and shoes with no holes, TM box with second pedestal stand and original liner. Sold for $3,525 Lot 103 Blonde 11 1/2 Inch Bild-Lilli Hair in original set with black plastic hair tie, high color, white pique tennis dress with beige plastic belt, silver buckle, white knit panties. Sold for $3,525 Lot 109 Unusual Bright Yellow Blonde 11 1/2 Inch Bild-Lilli Hair in original set with black plastic hair tie, in purple and white print top with white buttons and gold trim, white pedal pushers and black cotton panties. Sold for $3,525 Lot 116 Brunette 11 1/2 Inch Bild-Lilli Hair in original set with peach ribbon hair tie, white satin gown with crocheted lace trim, with peach sheer tiered overskirt, gripper snaps, fur stole. Sold for $3,525 Lot 117 Blonde 11 1/2 Inch Bild-Lilli Hair in original set with black plastic hair tie, white satin underskirt with crocheted trim, yellow sheer printed overdress with ruffled neckline, white knit panties, original stand, tube and lid. Sold for $3,525 Lot 120 Brunette 11 1/2 Inch Bild-Lilli Hair in original set with pink ribbon hair tie, crisp multicolor print cotton day dress with gripper snaps, white knit panties, original hang tag, in original tube with stand and lid. Sold for $3,525 Lot 36 Japanese Brunette (Black) Side Part Bubble Cut Barbie High color, in red and gold evening sheath, red evening purse and red O/T shoes. Sold for $3,055 Lot 70 Miscellaneous Group of Accessories and Shoes Including approximately thirty pairs of shoes, approximately fifty articles of tagged clothing, two gold wire stands, two black wire stands, earrings, purses, skis, telephone, etc., total approximately one hundred twenty items. Sold for $3,055 Lot 111 Rare Auburn 11 1/2 Inch Bild-Lilli Hair in original set with black plastic hair tie, black knit top with three rhinestone accents and gripper snaps, lavender fake fur skirt with gripper snaps, white knit panties. Sold for $3,055 Lot 114 Auburn 11 1/2 Inch Bild-Lilli Hair in original set with green ribbon hair tie, crisp multicolor print cotton day dress with gripper snaps, white knit panties. Sold for $3,055 Lot 47 #1 Brunette Ponytail Barbie Heavy eyeshadow, original swimsuit. Sold for $2,937 Lot 10 #1 Blonde Ponytail Barbie Original hard curl, poodle bangs, copper tubes in feet. Sold for $2,820 Lot 61 #1617 Midnight Blue Ensemble, Pink variation. Sold for $2,820 Lot 108 Blonde 11 1/2 Inch Bild-Lilli Hair in original set with black ribbon tie, high color, aqua linen sheath with pleated peplum and cuffs, with gripper snaps, white knit panties. Sold for $2,820