Barbie Fashion Designer

by Mattel

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00002S8OA
• Media: CD-ROM
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #34,167 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Barbie helps you design thousands of different outfits on the computer. Special printer-compatible fabric goes through your laser or ink-jet printer so you can make clothes for Barbie. Design party dresses, career outfits, wedding gowns, and even something special for a romantic date with Ken. It's up to your imagination.

The software package includes lots of art supplies so you can decorate your new outfits. No sewing is required--just cut out the pattern, then use adhesive seam stickers and hook-and-loop tape to put it together.

The package includes the CD-ROM software, eight sheets of printer-compatible fabric, tulle (fabric for veils, tutus, and other items), 4 color markers, sequins, ribbons, rosettes, glitter fabric paint, seam stickers, hook-and-loop tape, five pairs of Barbie shoes, and a user guide.

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Barbie no longer has to drive her pink Corvette to the mall every time she looks into her townhouse closet and finds nothing to wear. Thanks to Barbie Fashion Designer, you can fashion your own ready-to-wear line of clothing just by picking a theme, throwing together an outfit and some accessories, coloring them, and printing them out on special paper. If you'd like to see how the clothes look on Barbie before you print them, you can watch your digital doll stroll the catwalk in a brief 3D fashion show of your hottest designs.

Likes: "I like the clothes." Traci "I liked how it told me how to play." Kiah

Dislikes: "I thought you'd be able to dress Ken, too, but I couldn't find him." Michelle "I don't like the choices they give you--how you have to put all those clothes on her." Jolie "I didn't like that they only had one Barbie to dress. You couldn't change her hair or anything." Amanda

Rating:2/4

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

44 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cool, fun, and easy to do!, November 22, 1999

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"miniskirt50" (Charlottesville, Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Barbie Fashion Designer (CD-ROM)

This has got to be THE coolest CD-ROM. Not only can you design clothes, but you can actually print them out for your barbie to wear! I love the variety: choose from career woman, evening wear, and more. This is a great buy for the barbie-lover in your family!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sorta Cool..., August 1, 2000

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Brittany Rose (Winnipeg, MB) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Barbie Fashion Designer (CD-ROM)

This is great when you first get it! Design a variety of barbie outfits for any occasion and watch her model it. Then print out a magazine cover or the outfit for you to make. Sounds cool right? But there are some hidden downsides...Number one, the outfits don't stay together too well! Number two, the outfits get repetitive and boring and there aren't enough pattern or color choices. Also, some new barbies would be nice! I'd try Cool Looks before this one! Oh yeah and for some reason there is a saving problem when you save your designs...Still if you wanna try a new angle on Barbie games try this one or Cool Looks to create cool Barbie clothes, until you get sick of the game!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Barbie Fashion Designer CD, May 2, 2000

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Samantha Kruger (South Africa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Barbie Fashion Designer (CD-ROM)

My daughter is 7yrs. I found this program has helped her to develop a fair sense of dress code for a 7yr old. It is not just a "game" CD, but a teaching tool as well. Furthermore, the method of "sewing" the clothes together has been good grounding for when she can follow patterns and use a sewing machine when she is a little older.