Barbie Collector Cyndi Lauper Ladies of the 80s Doll

by Mattel

Product Features

• Ladies of the 80s Collection
• Cyndi Lauper doll captures the singers iconic fashion sense and spunk
• In signature skirt and funky hairdo
• Includes Cyndi Lauper doll, outfit, shoes, doll stand, and Certificate of Authenticity
• For the adult collector

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 3.4 x 13 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B002IAYY0W
• Item model number: R4460
• Manufacturer recommended age: 6 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #57,307 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Barbie Cyndi Lauper Ladies of the 80s Doll: Pink Label Collection. Cyndi Lauper is one of the foremost female singer/songwriters on the scene. Cyndi created an unforgettable landmark of pop culture music and the notion that girls just want to have fun. The Cyndi Lauper doll captures the singers iconic fashion sense and spunk with her signature skirt and funky hairdo. This is part of the Ladies of the '80s collection. Includes Cyndi Lauper doll, outfit, shoes, doll stand, and Certificate of Authenticity.

Product Description

She was the quintessential independent spirit who inspired girls to have fun. Cyndi Lauper leaped into the '80s music scene with a thrift store aesthetic, brilliant candy-colored hair, and unforgettable music that she delivered with all her heart and soul. Her music videos, a staple of the decade, showcased her extraordinary creativity. Singer, songwriter, and master performer, Cyndi remains a favorite - supremely talented and gloriously unique. Cyndi Lauper doll captures that same spunk and spirit.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than I'd dared to hope!, February 6, 2010

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Todd W. Storey (Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Barbie Collector Cyndi Lauper Ladies of the 80s Doll (Toy)

Let me start my review by saying that I am a HUGE Cyndi Lauper fan, and have been since '84, standing by her all these years and never leaving her side. That being said...

I've always wished there was a doll of Cyndi, even imagining that she'd be part of some "Rock Divas" collection in the Barbie line. Little did I know that I wasn't too far off track! Here we FINALLY have the Cyndi Lauper doll, the final(?) doll in the Barbie "Ladies of the '80s" collection. After the great job Mattel did with Debbie Harry, and then the HORRIBLE tragedy that is the Joan Jett doll, I awaited Cyndi's plastic incarnation with a mix of excitement and a slight bit of dread. I received two of the dolls today, and I can happily report that she came out BETTER than I'd hoped; IMO, she came out even better than the prototype! Mattel NAILED Cyndi's eyes perfectly, even managing to capture her joyous attitude in them, and the Teresa head mold was indeed the best choice to use for Cyndi, as the mouth and cheeks mimic Cyndi's face very well. Very little seems to have changed from the prototype; even the complex, metal, multi-linked beaded earrings made it through to the produced doll. Even the doll's hair goes one step further than the prototype, with streaks of yellow and red being shot through the orange/auburn, giving the doll's hair a LOT of color. The fabrics of her fashion are great, too, with a rich tafetta for her skirt, and fabric with a lace overlay making up her corset. She is also wearing a plastic flower necklace, three metal chain bracelets, and a black/gold elastic cord ankle bracelet over her fishnets. The qualms I have with the doll are few, if any; the "short" side of Cyndi's hair doesn't go back far enough on her head to truly represent her hair circa '84 (when the ENTIRE right side of her head was shaved), but, without resorting to flocking that side, it would've been a hard look to pull off on the doll (her hair will just have to be kept swept to the left). Another slight issue is her positioning in the box; they made a great new left arm for Cyndi, only to put her left hand on her hip in the box, instead of out in front of her to capture one of her unique "frozen in mid-dance" poses. The last minor qualm would be the box photos; with TONS of pics of Cyndi from that time period, THOSE were the best ones Mattel could come up with? I could've given them better pics out of my OWN collection! But, like I said, minor quibbles about this AMAZING doll. If you're after all three in this series and were put off by the JJ doll, trust me, you have NOTHING to worry about with the Cyndi Lauper doll! And Mattel, if you're out there, let's keep it going....give us Pat Benetar and Annie Lennox (but you can skip the Madonna doll; all she would do is say nasty, spiteful things behind the Cyndi doll's back)!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cyndi Fans will love this., December 1, 2010

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Phyllis (VA USA) - See all my reviews

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

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This review is from: Barbie Collector Cyndi Lauper Ladies of the 80s Doll (Toy)

I bought this as a gift for a daughter. She is a huge Cyndi Lauper fan, as well as a Barbie collector. This doll is not designed for young girls, as it is considered a Barbie collector doll. It is more appropriate for the teenage/adult collector. I was really impressed with the doll, since Mattel did an excellent rendition of Cyndi Lauper. Love the outfit! As Cyndi fans know, she has a flair for wearing "funky" clothes. For the Barbie collector, or just for a Cyndi Lauper fan, this would be a great addition to their collection.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Barbie Doll, March 20, 2010

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musicfan "The 80s are my favorite" (NY, USA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Barbie Collector Cyndi Lauper Ladies of the 80s Doll (Toy)

As a long-time Cyndi Lauper fan, I'd thought about buying a Cyndi doll before-if anyone ever made one, that is. Well they finally did with Mattel's Ladies of the 80s line. Out of the 3 available so far, I think the Cyndi one is the best. Maybe it's because she is one of my favorite singers. But the quality is good and the look captures Cyndi in her She's So Unusual/Girls Just Wanna Have Fun heyday. I think this one is the closest to resembling it's model, compared to the others. It also really captures a certain time in the mid 80s. From her bright orange-red hair and red dress to her red shoes, the doll stands out with all that color. They gave her nice earrings, a couple of bracelets, an ankle bracelet, and a necklace with flowers on it. I really like the detail. The hair isn't exactly like in the photo, but I think if you opened it you could fix it the way you want. It's exciting to have a doll of a celebrity I've liked since I was a kid.

The design of the box is nice too. I like the pictures they used, although they didn't really have to repeat the same photos over (they used the same ones multiple times), since there are many photos of her from that era. But it's cool.

I've found this doll to be hard to find in stores, unlike the Debbie Harry and Joan Jett versions. It is also usually the most expensive. The only thing I have an issue with is the price. These were originally selling for $50, but prices have dropped in some places, including Amazon. [...] is still a lot for a plastic doll made in China, but that is about the best price you are going to find. In this case it appears to be well-made though, thank goodness, so at least you feel like you are getting your money's worth-especially if you are a Cyndi fan or 80s music fan.

I was lucky and got two of these dolls in the past few weeks-one was a gift and one I bought myself. I plan to keep one in the box and open the other. Maybe it's the 80s-ness of it, but it takes me back to being a little kid in the 80s playing with my Barbie dolls.