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Come On, Vogue
An interview with Sandman

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CQ: How many Barbies do you have? What got you started?

I have around 30 Barbie dolls. I got started not with Barbies but with bigger dolls and then got some Barbies too. My first one was the Versace Barbie, I bought that here in Greece from a friend's toy store, it was intended for another collector but he did not get around to buying her, so I stepped in!

CQ: Greece is thought of as a very macho country. How does collecting Barbies fit in with that?

It does raise some eyebrows but most people get excited to see them. Even men!

CQ: If you were going to re-enact a classic movie with Barbie dolls, which one would it be?

Gone With The Wind would be a great candidate as well as My Fair Lady. And maybe even Chicago!

CQ: Have you ever gone to a Barbie convention?If so, tell us your reaction to the first one? If not, what would your expectations be for one in Greece?

Unfortunately, I have not been able to attend one, the costs for me are too big. A convention in Greece would be a great idea! I would be willing to help organize that of course!

CQ: If you could design an outfit for Barbie, would what it be? Detail the pieces and material.

I would like to dress her in modern couture stuff, like Galliano and Alexander McQueen. The red feather dress with the white petticoats from the latest McQueen fall collection would be amazing!

CQ: Your blog, The Fashion Doll Chronicles, is admirable for the breadth and depth of your fashion doll coverage. Who do you admire in the industry and why?

Thank you for your kind words. I always loved dolls and my fashion studies enhanced that. I find doll creation a very artistic challenge and the amount of detail and labour that goes into that is amazing. Dolls can tell stories and inspire dreams to people. I love that.