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Saturday, January 18, 2020

BOTLO For 40th Anniversary 1st Black Barbie

40th Anniversary First Black Barbie

I cannot describe my excitement when I saw the stock images of the upcoming 40th Anniversary First Black Barbie shown above and below.  I am happy the doll is not a replica of the 1980 doll that has already been reproduced as seen here.  Two almost identical versions are enough.

She's gorgeous!

This doll appears to use the Selma sculpt, which I will welcome warmly since I do not own a doll with that sculpt.

The doll is limited to no more than 20,000!

The 40th Anniversary First Black Barbie is described on the back of the box (minus a double-word error) as follows:

Making her debut in 1980, Black Barbie became the first-ever black fashion doll to actually have the name Barbie. She wore a stylish red dress and had her hair in a curly Afro hair style; she sparked a new era of possibility for girls everywhere. To celebrate her ruby anniversary, 40th Anniversary First Black Barbie doll wears a flowing, trumpet-styled gown with cut-away sleeves, inspired by her iconic original outfit.  Her hair is styled in a sophisticated up-do, a subtle nod to her original look.  Finishing touches include golden hoop earrings, necklace, and a matching clutch. Then, like now, this doll captures the original doll's signature statement: "She's black, she's beautiful, she's dynamite!"

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The doll is listed on Amazon UK in what appears to be a pre-order as
Barbie GLG35 Playset. She should be available to U.S. buyers soon for $39.99. A Google search offered the description that will be on the Barbie Mattel website, but the link led to their home page at the time of this publication.  Amazon . com should have her as well.

According to a Barbie Fan Club Member, the doll will be available at the Barbie Mattel website on 02/03/20. I will continue to be on the lookout (BOTLO) between now and then.

Update 2/1/20.  She is on Amazon at the time of this update.

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13 comments:

  1. aprilperlowskiJanuary 18, 2020 at 10:53 AM

    She is gorgeous.

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  2. Petite Plangonophile au chocolatJanuary 18, 2020 at 12:12 PM

    She is so elegant with her lovely complexion, her textured hair and her face. And the material of the dress seems to be good quality. I hope the actual dolls will be as gorgeous.

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    1. Black Doll EnthusiastJanuary 18, 2020 at 1:12 PM

      That is my hope too; that the actual dolls will be as lovely.

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  3. april_n_parisJanuary 18, 2020 at 1:39 PM

    Wow, she is so PRETTY!!!

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  4. Wendy DirksJanuary 19, 2020 at 9:53 AM

    She is stunning! I love the Selma sculpt too.

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    1. Black Doll EnthusiastJanuary 19, 2020 at 1:16 PM

      I love the Selma sculpt on her. I didn't like it on Selma. It's all in the facial screening.

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  5. Wendy DirksJanuary 19, 2020 at 9:56 AM

    I live in the UK, so I just looked her up on Amazon.co.uk - and she's just under £69!!! I can wait for her to be for sale in the US and buy her for less, including the customs and shipping charges, I'm guessing. Wow!

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    1. Black Doll EnthusiastJanuary 19, 2020 at 1:20 PM

      I hope you're able to get her at a better price. The price on Amazon.co.uk is too much for me when I know the price will be much less than that if I exercise patience, which I never have a problem doing. Paying regular retail or a sale price is always better than paying extra just to get the doll first or sooner in my opinion.

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  6. Black Doll EnthusiastJanuary 19, 2020 at 1:15 PM

    I am looking forward to her release.

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  7. TiffananigansMay 4, 2020 at 8:49 AM

    When I heard that Mattel was going to be producing a doll to celebrate Black Barbie's 40th anniversary--I was bursting at the seams! (Not literally--no need to patch me up.) I was so excited but at the same time I was worried that she would be another replica of the original, like you said- we really don't need three of the same doll even if the variations are slightly different. All I can say is YAY! YAY! YAY! She is SO beautiful and I love her complexion and her facial makeup. I didn't particularly care for the afro pony puff originally because I wished that they used an authentic afro -- but her pony puff ties the entire look together and makes her look more modern! (I think that might've been the idea, duh Tiffany.) I can't wait to get my hands on her. She's spectacular!

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  8. Black Doll EnthusiastMay 4, 2020 at 11:26 AM

    Tiffananigans, you are going to love her!

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