Barbie A Fashion Fairytale Transforming Fashion Doll

by Mattel

Product Features

• Inspired by the new animated movie, Barbie A Fashion Fairytale
• Girls can play out the fashion show scene from the movie
• Features transforming outfit from a princess gown to a party couture dress
• Barbie's bodice magically lights up and is synchronized to music from the movie
• Princess dress folds down and flips around to reveal her couture party dress

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 2.8 x 12.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 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: B003FZAADY
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: T2562
• Manufacturer recommended age: 36 months - 10 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,125 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Barbie A Fashion Fairytale Barbie Doll: From the new movie, Barbie A Fashion Fairytale, Barbie stars as herself in her famous fashion show outfit that transforms from a princess gown to a party couture dress. With the press of a button, Barbie's bodice magically lights up and is synchronized to music from the movie's fashion show finale. To transform the dress, fold down the top of princess dress and flip/turn skirt around to reveal the party couture dress.

Product Description

BARBIE TM A FASHION FAIRYTALE BARBIE® Doll: In the new movie, BarbieTM A Fashion Fairytale, Barbie® stars as herself in her famous fashion show outfit that transforms from a "princess gown" to a "party couture dress." With the press of a button, Barbie® doll's bodice magically lights up and is synchronized to music from the movie's fashion show finale. To transform the dress, fold down the top of "princess dress" and flip/turn skirt around to reveal the "party couture dress." Doll cannot stand alo

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

39 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Buy the non-light up version!, November 6, 2010

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MomofTwo (TX) - See all my reviews

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

This review is from: Barbie A Fashion Fairytale Transforming Fashion Doll (Toy)

First week this was out it was on my daughter's wish list and was received as a gift - in intial descriptions of the toy there was no mention of the body of the doll (hips/leg) being unlike your traditional Barbie. The torso of the doll under the long skirt (not mentioned in descriptions nor pictured on the box) are one solid piece - holding the bulky sound/light box which were the selling feature of this toy to my tot. Upon opening we were soon disappointed to learn this Barbie would never be able to be interchangable into other Barbie outfits that were not loose flowing on the legs like the dress she comes in and the legs are not flexible. Her bodice, as seen in box, is painted on so even removing the skirt for another Barbie would mean finding another top to wear with it. She can bend to sit but will fall over backwards as her legs are a very lightweight plastic and the top is more top-heavy. Weeks after this was released we began seeing the version that does not light up but has an almost identical dress which is removable and has the traditional Barbie body with all it's versatility and flexible joints.

Overall a beautiful idea - stunning gown and facepaint. But if this was the final model that would accept the lights/sound features going for it should have been clearly stated by Mattel that it was not underneath a traditional Barbie. She is only good in this one outfit.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars MAJOR DESIGN FLAW, November 26, 2010

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B. Pena - See all my reviews
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= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Barbie A Fashion Fairytale Transforming Fashion Doll (Toy)

IF YOUR CHILD WILL ACTUALLY PLAY WITH THIS DOLL- DO NOT GET IT. THE BELT BUCKLE FALLS OFF REALLY EASILY AND ONCE IT DOES, THE DRESS WILL NOT LIGHT UP ANYMORE. It is a very pretty doll and would look good as part of a collection but if you have a younger child.

29 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, September 21, 2010

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cgranola "baby_hopes" (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews

= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Barbie A Fashion Fairytale Transforming Fashion Doll (Toy)

My three year old BEGGED for this Barbie. She received it last night and has already managed to loose the little buckle that makes the barbie play and light up. Other disappointing features include the fact that the dress is essentially attached to the doll. The body of the barbie is rather bulky (with a large soundbox built into the bottom and "plastic skirt" portion of the doll. As a result of the construction the legs do not move, nor do the knees bend. Personally, for the price, this doll is poorly made, lacking basic expected "Barbie" function, and is easily broken.