Barbie® Dolls by Richwell™ (Philippines) Guide

Since 1982, Richwell™ Trading Ltd has had the exclusive Philippine distribution rights of Mattel™ toys. From 1991 to 2003, this company produced Barbie® dolls that were distributed exclusively in the Philippines.

FILIPINA BARBIE - LIMITED EDITIONS

• 1991 Filipina Barbie
• 1993 Filipina Barbie
• 1994 Ethnic Barbie
• 1997 Santacruzan Barbie
• 1998 Flores de Mayo Barbie
• 2000 Tradisyong Filipina Barbie
• 2000 Wedding Barbie

FILIPINA BARBIE - SPECIAL EDITIONS

• 1996 Philippine Islands Barbie (Series I)
• 1996 Philippine Islands Barbie (Series II)
• 1997 Philippine Islands Barbie (Series III)
• 1998 Formal Centennial Barbie
• 1998 Casual Centennial Barbie
• 1999 Philippine Islands Ken
• 2001 Flora Filipina Barbie
• 2001 Modern Filipina Barbie
• 2002 Isla Filipina Barbie
• 2003 Fauna Collection Barbie
• 2003 Manilena Barbie

RICHWELL PHILIPPINE AND ASIAN BARBIE EXCLUSIVES

• 1992 Haute Couture Barbie
• 1994 Fleur de Laz Barbie
• 1995 Dream Bride Barbie
• 1996 Savoir Faire Barbie
• 1998 Lacey Splendour Barbie
• 1999 Dolls of the World Barbie
• 2000 Angel Barbie
• 2002 Asian Barbie
• 2002 Wedding Barbie and Kelly
• 2003 Fruit Collection Kelly

Most of the dolls were "Filipina", with a darker complexion and specially-rooted black/brown hair, and wore Philippine ethnic or traditional-inspired fashions. These were usually of limited edition (from 500 to 22,000). Richwell™ also produced Caucasian Barbie® dolls for exclusive distribution in the Philippines and Asia.

1991 Filipina Barbie

Featured in the fashion booklet for this series are four dolls wearing the traditional Philippine formal gown styles (designed by Patis Tesoro). The "mestiza" dress" features a fitted one-piece dress with flared skirt and stiff elbow-length sleeves popularly referred to as "butterfly" sleeves. The "baro't saya" features a blouse with bell-shaped sleeves ("baro") and flared skirt ("saya") with "panuelo" (wide collar) and "tapis" (decorative apron). The "Maria Clara" features a "baro"-style blouse and full skirt and is worn with or without a panuelo. The gowns featured embroidery, beads and sequins and used snaps and hooks for closure.

Because only four dolls were featured in the booklet, some collectors think that there are only 4 dolls in this 1991 series. Richwell released additional styles, but we have not found any authoritative source on the number of dress styles (and variations) in this series. Richwell did not give names to the dolls, but instead identified them by their stock numbers. If Richwell used all stock numbers between 7355-9898 and 7355-9909, there would be 12 dolls in the 1991 series (we have not located 7355-9901 and 9903). The numbers are on small labels attached to the bottom right corner at the back of the doll box.

• 1991 Filipina Barbie #7355-9898, Limited Edition of 500 - "Maria Clara"-style gown with pañuelo (scarf) in pink organza, pink/blue/orange flowers
• 1991 Filipina Barbie #7355-9899, Limited Edition of 500 - "Maria Clara"-style gown with panuelo (scarf) in "jusi" (pineapplie fiber) with tulip-like flowers in pink and lilac
• 1991 Filipina Barbie #7355-9900, Limited Edition of 500 - "Mestiza"-style gown in lilac / peach / blue floral on black
• 1991 Filipina Barbie #7355-9902, Limited Edition of 500 - "Mestiza"-style gown in burgundy
• 1991 Filipina Barbie #7355-9903, Limited Edition of 500 - "Mestiza"-style gown in black with blue and mauve
• 1991 Filipina Barbie #7355-9904, Limited Edition of 500 - "Mestiza"-style gown in olive with blue sequins
• 1991 Filipina Barbie #7355-9905 gold/pink variation, Limited Edition of 500 - "Mestiza"-style gown in gold/pink with pink sequins/white beads - Variation in peach/pink/blue with gold sequins and beads
• 1991 Filipina Barbie #7355-9905 peach/pink/blue variation, Limited Edition of 500 - "Mestiza"-style gown in peach/pink/blue with gold sequins and beads
  Variation in gold/pink with pink sequins/white beads
• 1991 Filipina Barbie #7355-9906, silver beads variation, Limited Edition of 500 - "Maria Clara"-style gown in "jusi" (pineapple fiber) with clear sequins - silver beads variation
• 1991 Filipina Barbie #7355-9906, white beads variation, Limited Edition of 500 - "Maria Clara"-style gown in "jusi" (pineapple fiber) with clear sequins - white beads variation
• 1991 Filipina Barbie #7355-9907 bright sequins variation, Limited Edition of 500 - "Maria Clara"-style gown with pañuelo (scarf) in white organza with embroidered flowers with sequins (bright variation)
• 1991 Filipina Barbie #7355-9907 pastel sequins variation, Limited Edition of 500 - "Maria Clara"-style gown with pañuelo (scarf) in white organza with embroidered flowers with sequins (pastel variation)
• 1991 Filipina Barbie #7355-9908, Limited Edition of 500 - "Baro't saya" in black with blue / purple / gold flowers, white sheer tapis (very similar to #7355-9909)
• 1991 Filipina Barbie #7355-9909, Limited Edition of 500 - "Baro't saya" in black with blue and purple flowers, white sheer tapis (very similar to #7355-9908)

1991 Filipina Barbie

With gowns designed again by Patis Tesoro, the dolls were issued in ultra limited editions of only 1,000 per style. In addition to the three dress styles featured in the 1991 series, 1993 Filipina Barbie also modeled informal dresses like the "kimona" (sleeveless blouse), "camisa" (informal "baro") and "patadyong" (narrow skirt, usually wrap-around).

As with the 1991 Filipina Barbie, Richwell did not give names to the dolls but instead identified them by their stock numbers and the accompanying fashion booklet did not have pictures of all the dolls. If Richwell used all numbers between 60481-9894 and 60481-9909, there would be 16 dolls in the series (we have not located 9896 and 9899).

• Filipina Barbie #60481-9894, Limited Edition of 1000 - Yellow top ("camisa") and floral-print wrap-around skirt ("patadyong"), with rattan basket and hat
• Filipina Barbie #60481-9895, Limited Edition of 1000 - "Mestisa"-style gown in orange and green floral print over purple background
• Filipina Barbie #60481-9897, Limited Edition of 1000 - "Maria Clara"-style gown with panuelo (scarf) in "jusi" (pineapple fiber) with embroidery, beads and sequins
• Filipina Barbie #60481-9898, Limited Edition of 1000 - "Mestisa"-style gown in coral/lilac/yellow floral print over purple with white kerchief
• Filipina Barbie #60481-9900, Limited Edition of 1000 - "Maria Clara"-style gown in fuschia and white floral print with gold beads (same style as 60481-9902)
• Filipina Barbie #60481-9902, Limited Edition of 1000 - "Maria Clara"-style gown in fuschia and black print with gold beads (same style as 60481-9900)

1992 Haute Couture Barbie

• Haute Couture Barbie - 60472 (pink and silver) #60472
• Haute Couture Barbie - 60473 (green and gold) #60473
• Haute Couture Barbie - 60474 (blue) #60474

1993 Filipina Barbie

With gowns designed again by Patis Tesoro, the dolls were issued in ultra limited editions of only 1,000 per style. In addition to the three dress styles featured in the 1991 series, 1993 Filipina Barbie also modeled informal dresses like the "kimona" (sleeveless blouse), "camisa" (informal "baro") and "patadyong" (narrow skirt, usually wrap-around).

As with the 1991 Filipina Barbie, Richwell did not give names to the dolls but instead identified them by their stock numbers and the accompanying fashion booklet did not have pictures of all the dolls. If Richwell used all numbers between 60481-9894 and 60481-9909, there would be 16 dolls in the series (we have not located 9896 and 9899).

• Filipina Barbie#60481-9894, Limited Edition of 1000 - Yellow top ("camisa") and floral print wrap skirt ("patadyong"), with rattan basket and hat
• Filipina Barbie#60481-9895, Limited Edition of 1000 - "Mestisa" style dress with orange and green floral print on a violet background
• Filipina Barbie#60481-9897, Limited Edition of 1000 - "Maria Clara" style dress with a "jusi" (pineapple fiber) scarf with embroidery, beads and sequins
• Filipina Barbie #60481-9898, Limited Edition of 1000 - "Mestisa" style dress with coral/lilac/yellow floral print on violet with a white scarf
• Filipina Barbie #60481-9900, Limited Edition of 1000 1000 - "Maria Clara" style dress in fuchsia and white floral print with gold beading (same style as 60481-9902)
• Filipina Barbie #60481-9902, Limited Edition of 1000 - "Maria Clara" style dress in fuchsia and black print with gold beading (same style as 60481-9900)

1994 Fleur de Laz Barbie

• Fleur de Laz Barbie - 60653 #60653

1994 Ethnic Filipina Barbie

The series features Barbie in the costumes of indigenous Philippine tribes with miniaturized accessories such as handwoven baskets and containers; beaded bags, necklaces and headpiece; wooden water jug and bowl. Philippine handwoven fabrics and materials were used for the fashions and accessories, which are as intricate in the detailing as the earlier Filipina Barbie dolls. Richwell reportedly spent two years in the research and production of these dolls. There are seven dolls in this series: five dolls were issued in the first edition --Ibaloi, Tagakaolo, B'laan, Ilongot and Ga'Dang -- although pictures of only four dolls were featured in the accompanying fashion booklet (Ibaloi was not featured). Mangyan and Ifugao were issued in the second edition and were accompanied with the first edition fashion booklet.

• Ethnic Mangyan Filipina Barbie # 61369-9903, Limited Edition of 1000 - Halter top and wrap in animal print, with shell jewelry and case

1995 Dream Bride Barbie

• Dream Bride Barbie - 62147 (lace) #62147
• Dream Bride Barbie - 62148 (satin) #62148

1996 Savoir Faire Barbie

• Savoir Faire Barbie - 9988 #15132-9988
• Savoir Faire Barbie - 9989 #15132-9989
• Savoir Faire Barbie - 9990 #15132-9990
• Savoir Faire Barbie - 9991 #15132-9991
• Savoir Faire Barbie - 9992 #15132-9992
• Savoir Faire Barbie - 9993 #15132-9993

1996 Philippine Islands Barbie (Series I)

• Philippine Islands Barbie I (blue/gold gown) #15128
• Philippine Islands Barbie I (green dress with side bow) #15128
• Philippine Islands Barbie I (green dress with gold bodice) #15128

1996 Philippine Islands Barbie (Series II)

• Philippine Islands Barbie II (short checkered dress) #15142
• Philippine Islands Barbie II (mauve dress with kimona) spots in skirt #15142
• Philippine Islands Barbie II (short pink floral dress) #15142
• Philippine Islands Barbie II (red with gold apron) #15142
• Philippine Islands Barbie II (pink and silver sleeveless) #15142
• Philippine Islands Barbie II (pink and silver Maria Clara) #15142
• Philippine Islands Barbie II (pink and gold Maria Clara) #15142

1997 Philippine Islands Barbie (Series III)

• Philippine Islands Barbie III (short lilac dress) #63819 (lilac)
• Philippine Islands Barbie III (short pink dress) #63819 (pink)
• Philippine Islands Barbie III (green gown) #63819 (green)
• Philippine Islands Barbie III (blue gown) #63819 (blue)
• Philippine Islands Barbie III (gold gown) #63819 (gold)
• Philippine Islands Barbie III (silver gown) #63819 (silver)

1997 Santacruzan Barbie

The series pays tribute to the Santacruzan, a religious procession that commemorates the mythical finding of the Jesus' cross by Saint Helena. Although basically religious in nature, the procession also features women dressed in costumes to symbolize Philippine cultural and historical themes. The women in costume are given the title "Reyna" (Queen). There are ten dolls in this series with production numbers of 1,000 to 1,600 per style.

• Santacruzan Reyna de las Aetas Barbie #63815-9901 Limited Edition of 1,000
  "Queen of the Aetas" (tribute to the aboriginal people of the Philippines) - Midriff halter top, vest and fitted skirt in blue/gold/fuschia stripes with seed and tube bead accents
• Santacruzan Reyna Mora Barbie #63815-9902 Limited Edition of 1,200
  "Muslim Queen" (tribute to the Muslim majority in the southern Philippines) - Gold blouse with heavily beaded blue sash and wrap-around skirt, with beaded headdress
• Santacruzan Reyna Banderada Barbie #63815-9903 (very hard to find) Limited Edition of 1,000
  "The Flag Bearer" - White knit bodice with sun and stars crystals, red and blue velvet skirt with gold beads and sequins, with beaded tiara
• Santacruzan Reyna Justicia Barbie #63815-9904 Limited Edition of 1,000
  "Queen of Justice" - White sheer blouse over fitted sheath with flared skirt accented with teardrop beads, with beaded shawl
• Santacruzan Reyna Fe Barbie #63815-9905 Limited Edition of 1,000
  "Queen of Faith" - "Maria Clara" style gown in purple boucle decorated with gold tube beads and overskirt with two beaded crosses, beaded tiara, rosary
• Santacruzan Reyna Esperanza Barbie #63815-9906 Limited Edition of 1,200
  "Queen of Hope" - "Maria Clara" style gown with white beaded knit top and sequinned organza skirt and dove in hand, beaded tiara
• Santacruzan Reyna Caridad Barbie #63815-9907 Limited Edition of 1,000
  "Queen of Charity" - Gold gown and beaded shawl with flared tulle skirt decorated with gold teardrop beads
• Santacruzan Reyna de las Flores Barbie #63815-9908 Limited Edition of 1,200
  "Queen of the May Flowers" - "Maria Clara" style gown in jusi (pineapple fiber) with beads and embroidery, beaded tiara with silk flowers
• Santacruzan Reyna Elena Barbie #63815-9909 Limited Edition of 1,500
  "Queen Helena" - Maria Clara in red velvet with bead and sequins, beaded tiara with red crystal
• Santacruzan Reyna Emperiatrix Barbie #63815-9910 Limited Edition of 1,600
  "The Empress" (represents Queen of Rome, the wife of Constantinople) - "Mestiza" style dress in burgundy velvet, choker and tiara all encrusted with beads and pink crystal

1998 Flores de Mayo Barbie

• Flores de Mayo Reyna Elena Barbie #63820-9984
• Flores de Mayo Reyna Emperiatrix Barbie #63820-9985
• Flores de Mayo Reyna de las Flores Barbie #63820-9986
• Flores de Mayo Reyna Esther #63820-9987
• Flores de Mayo Reyna Caridad #63820-9988
• Flores de Mayo Reyna Esperanza #63820-9989
• Flores de Mayo Reyna Fe Barbie #63820-9990
• Flores de Mayo Reyna Justicia #63820-9991
• Flores de Mayo Reyna Banderada #63820-9992
• Flores de Mayo Reyna Mora Barbie #63820-9993

1998 Lacey Splendour Barbie

• Lacey Splendour Barbie - 9988 #15132-9988 Savoir Faire re-issue (different package)    
• Lacey Splendour Barbie - 9989 #15132-9989 Savoir Faire re-issue (different package)
• Lacey Splendour Barbie - 9990 #15132-9990 Savoir Faire re-issue (different package)
• Lacey Splendour Barbie - 9991 #15132-9991 Savoir Faire re-issue (different package)
• Lacey Splendour Barbie - 9991A #15132-9991A Savoir Faire re-issue (different package)    
• Lacey Splendour Barbie - 9992 #15132-9992 Savoir Faire re-issue (different package)
• Lacey Splendour Barbie - 9992A #15132-9992A Savoir Faire re-issue (different package)    
• Lacey Splendour Barbie - 9993 #15132-9993 Savoir Faire re-issue (different package)
• Lacey Splendour Barbie - 9993A #15132-9993A Savoir Faire re-issue (different package)

1998 Formal Centennial Barbie

• Philippine Centennial Barbie (Formal - 9980) #63814-9980
• Philippine Centennial Barbie (Formal - 9981) #63814-9981 
• Philippine Centennial Barbie (Formal - 9982) #63814-9982
• Philippine Centennial Barbie (Formal - 9983) #63814-9983
• Philippine Centennial Barbie (Formal - 9984) #63814-9984
• Philippine Centennial Barbie (Formal - 9985) #63814-9985
• Philippine Centennial Barbie (Formal - 9986) #63814-9986
• Philippine Centennial Barbie (Formal - 9987) #63814-9987 
• Philippine Centennial Barbie (Formal - 9988) #63814-9988 
• Philippine Centennial Barbie (Formal - 9989) #63814-9989 
• Philippine Centennial Barbie (Formal - 9990) #63814-9990
• Philippine Centennial Barbie (Formal - 9991) #63814-9991
• Philippine Centennial Barbie (Formal - 9992) #63814-9992 
• Philippine Centennial Barbie (Formal - 9993) #63814-9993

1998 Casual Centennial Barbie

• Philippine Centennial Barbie (Casual - 9990) #63821-9990
• Philippine Centennial Barbie (Casual - 9991) #63821-9991
• Philippine Centennial Barbie (Casual - 9992) #63821-9992
• Philippine Centennial Barbie (Casual - 9993) #63821-9993
• Philippine Centennial Barbie (Casual - Banderada SM) #63821 Banderada ShoeMart exclusive
• Philippine Centennial Barbie (Casual - Banderada Tesoro) #63821 Banderada Tesoro exclusive

1999 Philippine Islands Ken

• Philippine Islands Ken - 9986 #64525-9986 pleated shirt
• Philippine Islands Ken - 9987 #64525-9987 tan shirt with loop trim in columns
• Philippine Islands Ken - 9988 #64525-9988 checkered shirt with lace trim
• Philippine Islands Ken - 9989 #64525-9989 black pants very hard to find
• Philippine Islands Ken - 9990 #64525-9991 gold buttons on shirt
• Philippine Islands Ken - 9991 #64525-9991 gold trim on shirt
• Philippine Islands Ken - 9992 #64525-9992 tan shirt with loop trim in "U"
• Philippine Islands Ken - 9993 #64525-9993 lace trim on shirt

1999 Dolls of the World Barbie

• Dolls of the World Indian Barbie #64790-9988
• Dolls of the World Japanese Barbie (cracks in cello) #64790-9989    $50.00
• Dolls of the World Mexican Barbie #64790-9990
• Dolls of the World Italian Barbie #64790-9991
• Dolls of the World Native American Barbie #64790-9992
• Dolls of the World Greek Barbie #64790-9993

2000 Tradisyong Filipina Barbie

• Kasalan Barbie #64793-9989
• Paskuhan Barbie #64793-9990
• Semana Santa Barbie #64793-9991    
• Pistahan Barbie #64793-9992
• Anihan Barbie #64793-9993

2000 Wedding Barbie

• Wedding Barbie - 9990 #48140-9990
• Wedding Barbie - 9991 #48140-9991
• Wedding Barbie - 9992 #48140-9992
• Wedding Barbie - 9993 #48140-9993

2000 Angel Barbie

• Angel Barbie - 9991 #64797-9991 
• Angel Barbie - 9992 #64797-9992 
• Angel Barbie - 9993 #64797-9993

2001 Flora Filipina Barbie

• Sampaguita Barbie #48152-9985
• Ilang-ilang Barbie #48152-9986 
• Santan Barbie #48152-9987
• Gumamela Barbie #48152-9988
• Waling-waling Barbie #48152-9989 
• Bougainvillea Barbie #48152-9990 
• Rosal Barbie #48152-9991    
• Sunflower Barbie #48152-9992
• Red Rose Barbie #48152-9993

2001 Modern Filipina Barbie

• Modern Filipina Barbie - 9990 #48756-9990  
• Modern Filipina Barbie - 9991 #48756-9991  
• Modern Filipina Barbie - 9992 #48756-9992  
• Modern Filipina Barbie - 9993 #48756-9993

2002 Isla Filipina Barbie

• Barbie at Chocolate Hills #48758-9984
• Barbie at Burnham Park #48758-9985    
• Barbie at Zamboanga #48758-9986    
• Barbie at Pagsanjan Falls #48758-9987
• Barbie at Mayon Volcano #48758-9988
• Barbie at Magellan's Cross #48758-9989
• Barbie at Basilica Minore de Sto. Nino #48758-9990    
• Barbie at Maria Cristina Falls #48758-9991    
• Barbie at Taal Volcano #48758-9992
• Barbie at Banawe Rice Terraces #48758-9993

2002 Asian Barbie

• China Barbie#48759-9987    
• India Barbie #48759-9988    
• Vietnam Barbie #48759-9989
• Korea Barbie #48759-9990    
• Thailand Barbie #48759-9991
• Japan Barbie #48759-9992
• Philippines Barbie #48759-9993

2002 Wedding Barbie and Kelly

• Wedding Barbie and Kelly in pink #87004-9990
• Wedding Barbie and Kelly in lilac #87004-9991
• Wedding Barbie and Kelly in gold #87004-9992
• Wedding Barbie and Kelly in peach #87004-9993

2003 Fauna Collection Barbie

• Tandang (Rooster) Barbie #87007-9989
• Tamaraw (Buffalo) Barbie   #87007-9990    
• Pawikan (Sea Turtle) Barbie   #87007-9991    
• Tandikan (Peacock) Barbie #87007-9992
• Agila (Eagle) Barbie  #87007-9993

2003 Manilena Barbie

•  Manilena Barbie - 9990 #87015-9990 in yellow
• Manilena Barbie - 9991 #87015-9991 in orange
• Manilena Barbie - 9992 #87015-9992 in blue
• Manilena Barbie - 9993 #87015-9993 in pink

2003 Fruit Collection Kelly

• Lovely Cherries Kelly #87014-9990
• Cool Bananas Kelly #87014-9991 Regular 
• Drippin' Strawberries Kelly #87014-9992
• Sweet Apple Kelly #87014-9993