65th Anniversary Barbie

Two shipping boxes contain Barbie 65th Blue Sapphire Anniversary Dolls - Brunette

I ordered three 65th Blue Sapphire Anniversary Barbies but canceled one order before it shipped.

The two I ordered arrived during the week of March 10, 2024. I've removed one doll from the shipping carton to photograph for this post. The other is reserved for something else.

The full-length black and white swirl and black and white striped gown pays homage to #1 Barbie's iconic black and white swimsuit.

The doll's beautiful brown hair is styled in double-strand twists with painted "baby hair" that frames the face.

I did not want to miss an opportunity to own this stunning doll. So, I ordered from Mattel Creations in the early a.m. on March 6, 2024.

A day or two after ordering this doll from Mattel Creations, I ordered another one from Amazon after their buy page became active. On the same day, I ordered yet another doll from Walmart. I planned to cancel the Mattel Creations order because I had to pay $9.99 to become a Barbie Signature member to order it from their site. Mattel shipped the doll before I could cancel that order. So, I canceled the Walmart order instead.

The 65th Blue Sapphire Anniversary Barbie is from the Black Label Barbie Signature Collection. The doll is described on the back of the box as better illustrated in the next picture. The description is also typed below the picture. 

Closer view of the back of the box

Since 1959, Barbie has inspired imaginations and generations to believe that anything is possible. Celebrating her 65^th Blue Sapphire Anniversary, Barbie is dazzling in a scallop-edged ballgown with a sheer underskirt and black gloves. Inspired by the rich fashion heritage of the brand, the classic couture gown is a modern take on the iconic Barbie swimsuit with a bold, graphic print. The look is beguiling with a dramatic waterfall ponytail swept up to reveal blue sapphire-inspired earrings and a playful side glance accentuated with blue eye makeup behind chic cat eye sunglasses. Here’s to 65 years of fun, fashion, and unlimited possibilities. 

65th Blue Sapphire Anniversary Barbie - Brunette is indeed a gorgeous doll. I love everything about her!

I have two other manufactured black Barbies that pay homage to #1 Barbie: 60th Anniversary Barbie released in 2019 (box date of 2018) and the 50th Anniversary 1959 Debut Barbie doll released in 2009 (box date 2008).

I photographed all three together. 

L-R: 60th Anniversary Barbie (pink box), 65th Blue Sapphire Anniversary Barbie - Brunette, and the 50th Anniversary 1959 Debut Barbie.

The lovely trio is shown in a close-up photo.

Scroll down at this link to view more pictures of the 60th Anniversary Barbie purchased from Walgreens in 2020.

See a formerly white, now dyed and colored (with a colored pencil) 35th Anniversary Barbie here. 

Read the 65th Blue Sapphire Anniversary Barbie's Virtual Black Doll Museum installation here.

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