Friday, March 27, 2020

Ella Fitzgerald - Barbie Signature Collection

Ella Fitzgerald by Mattel

Ella Fitzgerald is from the Inspiring Women Series of the Barbie Signature Collection by Mattel.  My doll arrived several weeks ago.  In light of the uncertainties of our ailing world, I have not been in the mood to write about her until now.


Details:
This lovely doll bears a close resemblance to the jazz legend who was Ella Fitzgerald.  She has black rooted hair worn in an upswept hairstyle with bangs.  Her eyes are painted brown.  She has slightly parted lips that are painted red.  

As Ms. Fitzgerald was a full-figured woman, the doll appropriately uses the Curvy Barbie articulated body.  


Her clothing ensemble includes a full-length purple gown that has silver shimmery accents on the fabric and purple tulle at the collar and sleeves.  A white broach accents the dress and matches the white stud earrings she wears.  As seen in this stock photo, her shoes are purple.  

Her accessories include a microphone with stand, a doll stand, and a certificate of authenticity.


The back of the box bears a headshot image of Ms. Fitzgerald who graced our earth from 1917-1996.



Back-of-the-box Description:

"Just don't give up trying to do what you really want to do." –Ella Fitzgerald 

Barbie recognizes all female role models. The Inspiring Women Series pays tribute to incredible heroines of their time; courageous women who took risks, changed rules, and paved the way for generations of girls to dream bigger than ever before. 
A chance opportunity to perform at the famous Apollo Theater catapulted Ella Fitzgerald into stardom to become one of the most popular and beloved jazz singers in the world.  With vocalization and improvisation, Ella learned to use her voice as an instrument, and earned countless prestigious awards. Throughout her career, Ella lent her voice to people in need and her foundation, The Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation, provides aid to children and communities by fostering a love of music and reading.  With her incomparable voice and spirit of determination, Ella Fitzgerald earned the title "First Lady of Song" and the adoration of fans across generations.
Girls need more role models like Ella Fitzgerald because imagining they can be anything is just the beginning.  Actually seeing that they can makes all the difference.
Visit the Ella Fitzgerald website where additional stock photos of the Ella Fitzgerald doll have been added.  The website includes her complete biography.  Also at the website, you can listen to samples of some of Ms. Fitzgerald's popular songs and hear her angelic voice.

Other recent portrait dolls by Mattel that I own and have written about include:
Rosa Parks released 08/26/2019
Katherine Johnson released 05/2018
Ibtihaj Muhammad released 07/30/2018, seen here among non-portrait dolls
Gabby Douglas released 05/01/2017
Misty Copeland released 05/02/2016 (original review) and picture review
Ava Duvernay released 02/07/2015



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7 comments:

  1. Thank you so much, Linda. I preordered in mid-February from Barbie.Mattel.com. Walmart.com had the doll priced slightly lower than the Barbie.Mattel website, but I was given a discount at the time the doll ordered from Mattel, which made the doll about the same price as Walmart's price.

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  2. She is gorgeous. I like the fact that they used an articulated curvy body. I like the details: her eye lashes and her smile as well as her hairstyle. They did a great job and she is a nice tribute to Madame Ella Fitzgerald. My 43year-old self love her voice.
    I am happy you were able to write about her and share it with us. This doll is a great addition to your collection.

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    1. The designers did an exceptional job with the Ella Fitzgerald doll. It feels good to own her and it felt even better to sit down and write about her. While writing the post, I was reminded about how things were just a few shorts weeks before when I could write freely without having my thoughts interrupted by our current world situation and the lack of leadership we have in this country that is only exacerbating the problem.

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  3. You got her! Congrats! She is so pretty! I hope you will review her out of the box.

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    1. I did! Thank you for the congrats! I have no plans to review her out of the box. She will remain boxed along with Rosa and Katherine Johnson.

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  4. She is a beautiful Barbie. I don't collect Barbies anymore but I do still appreciate looking at these special dolls.

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