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Barbie Signature Collection Model 10 is back. |
Barbie Looks Model 10 from the Barbie Signature Collection returns for comparison photos with other ebony-complexioned dolls, to make note of a couple of things I did not mention or illustrate in my
previous post, and to show off her newly pierced ears and earrings.
Let's begin with the ear piercing and earrings.
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I found these awareness-ribbon-shaped faux diamond-encrusted earrings at a dollar store. This and one other similar pair of hoops were the only ones that appealed to me for the doll (they are not something I would personally wear). |
I used the earring posts to pierce her earlobes and guided the posts into the lobes without a problem.
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Who has the prettier face? |
Both dolls are lovely. Changes or additions to Model 10 that I would suggest to improve quality and appearance: eliminate the odd-grayish jawbone blushing that makes the skin appear "ashy" and match the head and body coloring, manicure the nails, and create a sleeker appearance to the elbow and knee joints. Separate the fingers to add realism, however, finger separation is not a definite requirement for me.
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After the ear piercing and complexion comparison photographs, Model 10 needed some "me-time." (I did, too!) |
Buy her at retail while quantities remain:
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You are so right. You get what you pay for.... When I started out with Barbie, I was pretty happy and I thought they were pretty remarkable. And then came IT... I still used my Barbies for my blog but little by little the royals took over. While there are still some who remain an active part of my collection (and have been rebodied onto IT bodies), the playline Barbies look more and more like...well...dolls. It's a lot like wine. My tastes have are so much more sophisticated than they were back when I was in college. LOL!!!
ReplyDeleteI understand why realism is your preference. Your designs are too sophisticated for Barbie. If I possessed your skills and interest in designing clothes for my dolls, I would prefer IT dolls, too.
ReplyDeleteThere certainly are stark differences in the quality of the two brands.
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April, I understand what you mean about the quality of the dolls in IT! Often I find it kinda hard to get a hold of them...especially the darker dolls.
ReplyDeleteAnd dgb of BDE, I agree with you too! If I did the kind of sewing and photography that April does, I would have IT! So I will go with Mattel on some dolls (I will hunt and wrestle to the grown the IT guys!) and if one of the girls come up, I will get them.