In 1998, as part of the Paramount Pictures Audrey Hepburn Collection, Mattel released two Classic Edition Barbie dolls in the likeness of Hepburn's character, Holly Golightly, from the 1961 film "Breakfast at Tiffany's." The film is a romantic comedy based on Truman Capote's 1958 best-selling novella, set in New York City, where Holly scours Manhattan for a suitable millionaire to marry. The famous 'little black dress' that she wore in the film was designed by Givenchy and was sold at a Christie's auction for approximately $920,000 in December 2006.

In 1995, Mattel honored the actress with three dolls inspired by the Eliza Doolittle character from the movie "My Fair Lady," At…