The word “Golden” evokes success, nostalgia, and California sunshine—all of which reflect Bill Greening’s lifelong journey with the Barbie doll. Growing up in 1970s California, Bill discovered Barbie at an early age, eventually evolving from a young fan to a dedicated teen collector, and later, a principal designer at Mattel. His dream became reality when, early in his career, Ruth and Elliott Handler, Barbie’s creators, signed his first Mattel-produced design.

With over 35 years of collecting and 25 years at Mattel, Bill has curated one of the most vibrant and historically rich fashion doll collections. His passion for Barbie’s history led him to uncover meaningful connections—like discovering that his mentor, Kitty Black Perkins, designed the Golden Dream Barbie from his youth, or collecting dolls tied to Barbie’s original designer, Charlotte Johnson.

His collection extends beyond Barbie to include international dolls, rare licensed products, and other iconic fashion dolls like Tammy and Tressy. Each piece reflects a deep love for the art and history of dolls. Now, collectors have a rare chance to own part of this remarkable legacy—a golden opportunity to add treasures from one of Barbie’s most passionate ambassadors.  

A gorgeous 144-page full-color catalog of the collection is available for $59 softbound, including priority shipping and after-auction prices. Shipping is free, and the books are sent priority mail. And after the auction you will receive prices realized to keep with the book forever. To order click here, email info@theriaults.com, or call 410-224-3655.

Preview is at 9AM ET. The auction begins at 11AM ET. We welcome absentee bidding, live telephone bidding, and live bidding on the internet. Too, you can “tune-in” to the online auction and watch and listen to the entire event. Questions? Give us a call and we’ll help you choose the bidding option that is best for you.

Auction Information
The auction will take place at Bradley Yarborough's Swell Fest. For auction info call Theriault’s at 410-224-3655 M-F 9AM-5PM ET. Email queries to info@theriaults.com.

How To Bid. Choose the dolls that "speak" to you, and have the fun! You can bid absentee, bid live on the telephone, or bid live on the internet. For more information, please contact us at 410-224-3655 or email us at info@theriaults.com.