Barbie dolls have always been my favorite toy and they have always been a
part of my life. As a child, I played with my Barbies. As an
adult, I collect my favorite specialty Barbies. When I saw the 80th
Anniversary Barbie Signature Doll, I knew I would want to add this gorgeous
Barbie to my collection. Seeing "80th anniversary" printed on her box
caused me to pause and think though. Barbie isn't 80! No,
she is not. It is actually their maker, Mattel, that is celebrating
their 80th year in business and they doing it in grand style with a
signature edition anniversary Barbie.
While the Barbie Signature Doll may have been created with collectors in
mind, there is also an much less expensive 80's anniversary Barbie for
play. I actually like both of them. I have featured them at the
bottom of this review for you to compare. I would love to hear you
thoughts.
Most of us are already familiar with Barbie's history. The first
Barbie was released and introduced to the world by Mattel in 1959.
Since then, Mattel has sold over a billion Barbie dolls. It won't
surprise you to hear that the Barbie line is the most profitable for
Mattel. She is their own private little gold mine. After all,
one can't just stop at one Barbie. She must have everything: clothes,
accessories, homes, cars, boats, camping equipment, and certainly
friends. And, let's not forget her movies. Clearly, she is
Mattel's biggest star.
The 80th Anniversary Barbie
Barbie Signature Doll, Mattel 80th Anniversary CollectibleCheck Price
Red has always been a stunning color on Barbies. Over the years, the
annual
Holiday Barbie
has frequently been dressed in red, but this year, she wears her red for the
special Mattel anniversary. Ironically, she will be wearing gold for
Christmas this year.Take note of Barbie's earrings, shown in the picture on the right. They prominently feature the letter "M" for Mattel in honor of the original Matty Mattel logo.
Her fitted glittery red dress is stunningly detailed with a tulle bustle and accessorized with complimentary red sheer gloves and red pump shoes. But, you don't need me to describe her. You can see for yourself that she is gorgeous!
A doll stand is included for displaying this lovely collectible. As well as, a Certificate of Authenticity.
Side by Side Comparison - For Collecting or Play
Barbie Signature Doll, Mattel 80th Anniversary Collectible in Glittery Red Tulle Gown with Drop Earrings and Sheer Gloves, Blonde HairCheck Price Barbie Mattel 80th Anniversary Ruby-Red Celebration Blonde Fashion Doll Wearing Red Dress with Silvery Shoes & NecklaceCheck Price
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