It's obvious that Mattel did not create a new head sculpt for the Rosa Parks Barbie, but I am thrilled that this historical icon is being honored.
More pictures and to preorder (the doll is scheduled to ship on September 6, 2019) navigate here.
The Sally Ride Barbie is available to preorder here.
Update 08/27/19: The Rosa Parks Barbie was briefly on backorder status yesterday, but now the doll seems no longer available to even backorder at Barbie.mattel.com, where "find at retail" is indicated on the buy page. Keep checking their site and also with authorized Barbie retailers. I knew the doll would be popular with collectors as well as non-collectors. This quick one-day preorder sellout is proof.
Update 08/30/19: Try ordering through Walmart.com.
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I am thrilled as well but I’m a bit disappointed in her face. I would like to have seen her with a dignified look of determination, if that makes sense, rather than a cheerful smile.
ReplyDeleteYes, your desire for a dignified look of determination does make sense. Mattel could have done better.
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I think the Rosa Parks doll is very lovely. If I were a different kind of collector I would have tried to buy her. I don't expect Mattel to create a special facial sculpt for her or any other person inasmuch as new sculpts cost a small fortune and, after all, these iconic "She-ros" are an extremely limited edition. The fact that so few of these dolls are produced and are not found in stores, seems to defeat their purpose, in my opinion. I love the idea there are Barbies to pay hommage to notable leaders, celebrities, sports stars and what have you, but if they never make it into the hands of the children they hope to inspire, why bother!
ReplyDeleteGabby Douglas, Misty Copeland, Ibtihaj Muhammad, Brandy and other Barbie sheroes/celebs have their own special sculpts. So it has been done. Mattel is just selective about which dolls receive dedicated sculpts.
DeleteThe limited quantities available to purchase is always unnerving. Scalpers are already attempting to sell this doll on eBay for $100+.
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Thanks for sharing this news.
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