THIS woman has the largest doll collection in the world

Meet Bettina Dorfmann, a German superfan with an epic collection of 18,500 dolls, making her one of the most dedicated Barbie collectors worldwide. Her fascination with Barbie started in 1966 when she received her first doll at the age of five. Since then, her love for these iconic toys has grown, and she has been collecting dolls for over 30 years.
In 2005, Bettina achieved a Guinness World Record for her collection, surpassing the previous record of 2,500 dolls held by Tony Mattia from the UK, who had 1,125 dolls at that time.Her awe-inspiring collection includes dolls from the 1959 collection, which makes them truly priceless and unique.

Bettina is affectionately known as the "Barbie Doctor" among her friends and family due to her passion for collecting and her expertise in restoring dolls. Her daughter has also inherited the love for Barbie dolls and collects them as well.
Aside from being a collector, Bettina runs a doll hospital where she offers repair services ranging from 5 euros for quick fixes to 300 euros for more elaborate restorations. While some may argue that the rates are disputable, collectors eagerly seek dolls from older stocks, and rare pieces can fetch millions of dollars at auctions.
One notable example is a Barbie doll that sold for a staggering $302,500 in 2010. This particular doll was unique as it was 11.5 inches tall, wore a strapless black evening gown, and featured a one-carat pink diamond necklace surrounded by three carats of white diamonds. The proceeds from this auction were generously donated to fund breast cancer research.
Bettina's collection and her doll hospital have gained recognition within the toy trade fairs, where she offers her expertise to other collectors. She sees Barbie as more than just a toy; the doll symbolizes the evolving roles of women from the 1950s to the present.
With the release of new Barbie films, Bettina's excitement grows as she plans to expand her already vast collection. Her story serves as an inspiration for other Barbie enthusiasts, showing that a childhood hobby can evolve into a lifelong passion. Bettina Dorfmann's name will remain synonymous with Barbie dolls for years to come.