This Man Could not Live Without Barbie Dolls

Stanley Colorite has over 2,000 dolls Barbie and Ken dolls 1000 that adorn her home.

Stanley Colorite with His Barbie Collection 1

The 41-year-old man calling himself "Barbie Man". he can not live without Barbie. He started collecting Barbie dolls since 20 years ago. The man from Florida is spending $ 30,000 or approximately IDR 288 million per year to add to his collection.

Stanley Colorite with His Barbie Collection 2

Collection of Barbie paraphernalia possession Stanley in four rooms in the house, including the bathroom. In addition to dolls, Barbie clothes Stanley also collects totaling about 3,000 pieces, including the famous designer clothes designed Oscar de la Renta. Other trinkets in the list of collections such as airplanes, motorcycles, limousines, and vans.

Stanley, who lives with his boyfriend Dennis Schlicker, 61, manages his own business in the field of hygiene. Dennis is also a fan-made Mattel dolls. He collected from each version of Ken doll made in the U.S..

The couple met 13 years ago. At first, Dennis saw Stanley only has 150 dolls. Then Dennis helped Stanley add to the collection and began to collect Ken dolls.

Stanley said, "I started with one doll and my collection continues to grow and grow.

"Barbie is not just a toy for kids, but also for the adult collector.

"I can not stop collecting-like habit of using drugs, I can not stop."

Stanley owned the oldest Barbie produced in 1962. He bought it for $ 6 at a thrift shop. Now he can buy up to 20 dolls per month from a conventional store, flea market, and eBay.

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