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At the 2004 National BarbieŠ
Doll Collectors' Convention in Chicago, we received the Carol
Spencer of California Barbie's Best Friend Award -- the highest
honor awarded in the international Barbie-collecting community.
Carol presented us with
the awards and certificates.
Joe's certificate reads:
"The Carol Spencer of California Sixteenth Annual Barbie's
Best Friend Award is presented to Joe Blitman for Sharing his
wealth of knowledge on Barbie with collectors everywhere!
"His friendly advice,
"Buy what you like!" encourages the prospective buyer
to enjoy, and to continue enjoying their dolls for many years.
His talents -- whether writing books or articles or speaking
on tv -- always provide a wealth of information in a very personable
way."
Kevin's certificate reads:
"... for sharing his creative photographic talents with
interested collectors and using this talent to co-author books
on the Barbie doll.
"His quiet personable
manner makes the collector feel at ease while they search for
that special Barbie doll. His keen eye and personal charm make
him a great person to consult with on collecting or to share
the excitement of a special purchase.
"Together and separately,
Kevin and Joe are terrific assets to The World of Barbie."
We are the authors of two
books, Barbie & Her Mod, Mod, Mod, Mod World of Fashion,
and Francie & Her Mod, Mod, Mod, Mod World of Fashion.
We also produced the videotape,
Joe Blitman's Oh You Beautiful Doll, an hour-long full-color
history of the Barbie doll and a guide to collecting her.
We've contributed articles
to Barbie Bazaar, Batbie Collector, Doll Reader, Haute
Doll and Miller's magazines, and we often present
slide programs at international, national and regional Barbie
doll conventions.
We have been collecting,
buying and selling Barbie dolls since 1988. Our dearest friends
are people we have met through Barbie -- they have become our
family. The joy and love we have experienced as part of this
community are, truly, overwhelming to us. And the nifty "Barbie's
Best Friend" awards -- with their engraved plaques and bright
orange plumes -- look spectacular in our living room.
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