Summer in Rome Barbie

by Barbie

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B00000IT1C
• Item model number: 19431
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #218,124 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Product Description

Editorial Review

There she is, walking through the piazza in high-heeled, white sandals. She appears lost, but her sun-kissed face is all color and passion. She consults her map of Rome. Ah, she stops by a fountain, tosses in a coin. Is she thinking of Ken? Could be. In Italy, everything becomes a romantic adventure, especially for Barbie. A member of Mattel's City Seasons collection, this Barbie does come with sandals and a map, but that's not all. She sports a boxy linen jacket, a bustier top with crisscross straps, and a flowing polka dot skirt with a high, sexy slit. Her hair, held stylishly back by a side-tied scarf, is nestled on her exposed shoulders. She carries a real straw handbag--most likely to bring home goods from the pasta market. But what makes this ensemble even more Italiano are Barbie's large, gold hoop earrings, oversized shades, and wide, gold-buckled belt. Bella, Barbie, bella! --Diane Beall

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Bella!, July 23, 1999

By A Customer

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Summer in Rome Barbie (Toy)

This series has been one of my favorites. I was not so excited about Summer in Rome when I saw the pictures from the Toy Fair. But she is really exquisite in real life. I'm glad they got rid of the hat and went with the scarf. I think that it's very Sophia Lorenish.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars City Seasons Barbie is a great theme, July 13, 1999

By A Customer

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Summer in Rome Barbie (Toy)

I have enjoyed each of these City Seasons Barbies. It is fun to imagine what city life is like in each place, and what part of the city Barbie is playing in. I hope they decide to extend this series beyond London, perhaps Rio or Buenos Aries or Mexico City. I am very disappointed that Rome did not have a hat as the others did.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Barbie really outdid herself this time!, July 14, 1999

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Summer in Rome Barbie (Toy)

Barbie has always been known for the blond hair and blue eyes in America, but now she has taken Rome and swept it off its feet with her Summer in Rome look.