Barbie collectors can begin counting the Benjamins, ‘trigger the film’s Oscar noms are about to explode the Barbie resale market … based on one toy professional.

We talked to “America’s Toy Scout” Joel Magee — a frequent “Pawn Stars” visitor with greater than 20 years expertise within the collectibles world — and he says he is anticipating costs to only carry on climbing because the film picked up 8 noms for this 12 months’s Academy Awards

JM says all the thrill across the film and awards season is indoctrinating the younger technology into collectible tradition. So, whereas a number of years in the past the most important purchaser of Barbies is likely to be your nostalgic Grandma Sue, it is now modern among the many Gen Z crowd to purchase Barbie.

And, Magee pulled out his magic 8 ball to make a prediction for us … saying the mass producer of Barbie, Mattel, is basically sensible and loves its limited-edition drops — so hold your eyes peeled for an Oscar-themed Barbie presumably hitting the market very quickly.

Now, after all, Ryan Gosling was nominated for an Oscar whereas Margot Robbie missed out within the performing class, however Magee says the breadwinner has at all times been, and can stay, Barbie. Sorry, Ken.

Joel tells us collectors exit to purchase completely different Barbies — Astronaut Barbie, Physician Barbie, Birthing Canine Barbie, and so forth. — and so they’ll get the accompanying Ken to finish the set, however he is not the draw.

Translation: He is simply Ken.

That mentioned … an Academy Award for Gosling will jack up these Ken costs — Magee’s speaking doubling or tripling the worth. And, if he is not Kenough for the voters, Joel nonetheless sees a 40 or 50% improve for the nomination alone. Cha-ching!!!

Magee’s ultimate piece of recommendation for collectors — purchase these limited-edition Barbies, just like the Oscar Barbie he predicts could possibly be coming down the pike.

Recognition and shortage create numerous demand and little provide … aka nice resale costs. Welcome to Barbie-nomics 101!!!