I feel like lately, they make more collector/step-up Barbies that aren't just regular blonde/white Barbie than they do playline. (Aka opposite of how it used to be.)

Like these:

http://www.barbiecollector.com/collection/2014-barbie-so-style-sis-collection

http://www.barbiecollector.com/shop/doll/barbie-look-collection-gold-gown-bcp87

http://www.barbiecollector.com/shop/doll/red-carpet-barbie-grey-black-gown-bdh27