...black Barbie, that is. Several online retailers are taking preorders for Mattel's reproduction of the first black Barbie (blogged about here in a March 28, 2009 entry). In celebration of her 30th anniversary, Mattel is reproducing the first black doll given the name Barbie. The doll retails for around $50 and comes with a so-called 80's inspired, white tuxedo-looking costume. I like the doll but the extra outfit... not so much! Because I own the original, it is highly doubtful that I will purchase the reproduction, but the jury is still deliberating.
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Black Doll Collecting by Debbie Behan Garrett @blackdollcollecting.blogspot.com
Sunday, September 6, 2009
My Favorite Barbie...
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Seems to be the consensus about the second outfit!
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