Barbie Beach Party Doll And Bicycle

My daughter used her birthday money and it was complete junk from the moment it came out of the box. The harness was so tight that she could not get the doll into without adult assistance. The bike would not support the weight of the doll and the front wheel kept falling off. This is definitely not worth the money and was heartbreaking for my daughter.Buy Barbie Beach Party Doll And Bicycle!

Robert Best African American Collectable Barbie Fashion Doll

My niece really loves this barbie doll! She takes it with her everywhere and is just having so much fun. I was especially happy that she could have a beautiful African American doll that is as beautiful as she is! It's great to be able to purchase such a product!! Buy Robert Best African American Collectable Barbie Fashion Doll!

Mattel Princess of Imperial Russia Barbie Doll

Much better than the others -- when I was a girl, all the Barbies were blond anyway. But this Princess of the Korean Court doll... hmmm, aren't the turquoise tops for the servants? The upper maids yes, the Sang-goong, but not the princess. More research please, Matel.
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Barbie for President 2008

In an historic year, what better way to inspire a little lady in your life? I seached high and low to find one. The pink presidental ball gown is a bit...ummm... bright,but her suit is lovely. She also has essentials for launching a successful campaign, and, of course, accessories. It is my hope that the recepients keept the dolls in mint condition as a reminder that they can be ANYTHING they want to be when they grow up...maybe even president!Buy Barbie for President 2008!

Barbie My Favorite Time Capsule 1971 Malibu Doll

First introduced in 1971, "Malibu" Barbie quickly became one of the most popular and enduring dolls ever created at Mattel. Sporting for the first time a healthy sun-kissed tan and using the Stacey face-mould, "Malibu" Barbie tapped into the California surf culture with free spirited fun and frolic.

Dressed in her trademark blue tank swimsuit, "Malibu" Barbie comes with her sunglasses and fuzzy yellow beachtowel, just like she did in 1971. She also comes with a bonus fashion. "Lemon Kick" is one of the most sought-after Barbie fashions of the era. Coming at the tail end of the Mod craze, "Lemon Kick" is a gorgeous two-piece playsuit made of sunny yellow pleated chiffon. It's comprised of sheer palazzo pants, matching solid yellow tap panties, a top trimmed with white braid and pink ribbon, plus a pair of cute yellow pilgrim shoes.

There's been a lot of keen attention to detail with this reproduction. Issued to mark Barbie's 50th anniversary, this is the perfect gift for the Barbie fanatic in your family.Buy Barbie My Favorite Time Capsule 1971 Malibu Doll!

Barbie Silken Flame Collector Edition Reproduction Doll

This lovely Barbie reproduction set was produced in 1997. It brought back two of Barbie's classic fashions of the early 1960s: "Silken Flame" and "Red Flare".

"Silken Flame" is a strapless frock, featuring a red velvet bodice teamed with a cream satin skirt. Accented by a gold belt and red open-toed mule shoes, the outfit finds a perfect companion in the "Red Flare" dress-coat. "Red Flare" consists of a red velvet coat (lined in cream satin) with matching pillbox hat and white tricot gloves. The perfect finishing touch is a red velvet clutch-purse with a sparkling "diamond" button.

In the early days of Barbie fashion, Mattel designers utilised the current celebrity styles and fads when it came to creating the costumes for Barbie's elegant wardrobe. The "Red Flare" coat was no exception; being based on one of Jacqueline Kennedy's most talked-about outfits.

The set was originally released in dual-editions of either blonde or brunette Barbie doll, with the bubblecut (circa. 1962) hairstyle. I own the brunette version, which really sets off the red colours of the outfit to maximum effect. Thanks to a large production run, the Silken Flame/Red Flare Barbie repro set can still be found for very reasonable prices on the secondary market.Buy Barbie Silken Flame Collector Edition Reproduction Doll!

Barbie & The Diamond Castle Puppy Giftset - Orange and Pink

Grand daughter loves them. Not much educational value in them but then again, I did not expect that to be true. Buy Barbie & The Diamond Castle Puppy Giftset - Orange and Pink!

Barbie & Tanner Playset

I bought this doll for a five year old for Christmas. Needless to say, every kid at the gathering under the age of 10 played with it all day (and still do)! And, it doesn't even need batteries......kids are funny.
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BARBIE Splash & Style Mermaid Doll with Angel Fish

I got this for my 7 year old daughter for Christmas and she loves it. She loves playing with Barbies in the tub and this is the first one who will stay underwater while she's pretending. She's really pretty too and very flexible, which my daughter loves.Buy BARBIE Splash & Style Mermaid Doll with Angel Fish!

Totally Stylin' Tattoos Barbie

The tattoos are the same tattoos that little kids are getting at parties, down the shore, fairs and other places kids like to have fun. Teddy bears, stars, butterflies, hearts, etc. The girls are having a blast with the "tattoo machine" and everyone in the family is sporting Barbie tattoos.

Educational?? I explained the directions to the 3 1/2 and 6 1/2 year old on how to use the applicator and tattoos. Gave them a demo and they were on their way. It was adorable to watch the little one's concentration during the explanations because she just couldn't wait to try it out. If she ran into a problem, she and I figured out what to do to fix the problem. The oldest was tattooing Barbie's clothes before I had a chance to tell her how to do it. It may not be math, but it showed them how to use something from beginning to end and to get results from their trying.

Both girls love Barbies. The 6 year old cuts their hair. The youngest one uses them in her pretend stories. Buy Totally Stylin' Tattoos Barbie!

Wizard of Oz: Munchkins Kelly & Tommy Doll

I was very happy with the Wizard of Oz: Munchkins Kelly & Tommy Doll. They were a gift for my granddaughter and she is delighted with them. I was pleased that they arrived when they said they would.Buy Wizard of Oz: Munchkins Kelly & Tommy Doll!

Barbie & The Diamond Castle: Purple Muse Doll

My DD received the Pink Muse for her birthday and was very disappointed that the doll is smaller than her other Barbies - they cannot switch clothes.Buy Barbie & The Diamond Castle: Purple Muse Doll!

Barbie Taffy Dog

I can't say I have much experience with this toy but my niece loves it! She is 4 years old and can't get enough of the doll and dogs.Buy Barbie Taffy Dog!

Wizard of Oz: Dorothy Barbie Doll

This doll is a gift for a Wizard of Oz obsessed toddler :). The shoes (much complained about here?) are your typical Barbie shoe (and how well do those stay on?). The ones included were a red metallic finish (no, no glitter). The doll is very much in keeping with a replica other than they did not do her pigtails as in the movies---the doll has 2 braided pig tails with the braiding ending at her shoulders. She comes with Toto and basket. She does have translucent silver glittery socks and her socks in the movie are white (not being picky, just pointing out the differences). Her dress is a shiney satiny material.

The box is nice for a collector because there are no seams or tape to disrupt if you want to remove her from box or save the box, there will be nothing to compromise the shoebox style packaging.

I like that her whole body isn't hinged like other special movie Barbies (like Mary Poppins or Disney's Prince Eric). Dorothy has the joints of your typical Barbie.

Quite disappointed we cannot buy the Wizard of Oz DVD currently but we were able to TiVo it :) Happy with the doll and the discounted sale price on Amazon---I would not have paid the retail price on this as it is just a Barbie after all.

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Mattel Barbie 2007 Holiday Collector Doll

Mattel Lacking in Product Presentation - Holes in Fabric

Why does Mattel insist on poking a hole through every fine fabric costume on collectible dolls with a needle and thread or plastic t-tie? Just try to remove the doll from the box without having a snag in the fabric. I struggled to remove the doll without pulling the t-ties through the fabric. It made two holes/snags in each pleat in the FRONT of the gown. The doll dress is simply too long to fit in the box without wrinkling.

After the millions of dolls they have sold, could their staff devise a way to keep the doll in the box without having to sew the dress to the box?

If the collector wishes to display the doll outside the box, they must try to carefully remove the thread - which still leaves the hole poked through the fabric in front of gown.

Why would someone pay this much money for a doll with a with holes punched through the fabric?

Madame Alexander - a premier doll manufacturer years - has for years securely fastened their dolls with a simple ribbon or rigid plastic forms. Why can't Mattel do the same?

Quality Control at Mattel? It is missing! Buy Mattel Barbie 2007 Holiday Collector Doll!

Barbie Mariposa Magic Wings Mariposa Doll

I agree with the other reviewers that the wings do not stay on this toy. I actually just threw them out yesterday because they kept ending up in the bottom of the toy box and were all bent up. My daughter was just frustrated with this toy.Buy Barbie Mariposa Magic Wings Mariposa Doll!

Barbie & The Diamond Castle Princess Liana Doll

I bought this Barbie as a Christmas present for our Jordanian neighbor's four year-old daughter, and I must say I was very pleased with it the instant I opened the Amazon box. I don't think the image of her online does her justice. She looks very pretty and much better in person. I don't know how my neighbor's daughter would rate it as far as how fun or how durable it is, but I felt confident she would like it. (Note: I never saw her face when she opened the box because when we came over to wish the family an American "Merry Christmas," she was taking a nap.)Buy Barbie & The Diamond Castle Princess Liana Doll!