Barbie Primp and Polish Style Head - Ethnic

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 12.9 x 13 inches ; 3.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
• ASIN: B0002717EO
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• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #285,220 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)

Product Description

With this new styling head, girls can help Barbie get ready for a night on the town. But this time, the fun isn't limited to hair and make-up, as spa-style manicures are now part of the prep work. The beauty regimen begins with either "nail polish", or press-on nails, both of which can be accented with stickers. When the nails are "dry," complete the look with a variety of bracelets and rings. Makeup applicators can enhance Barbie's beauty with eye shadow, lip liner and lipstick. Her hair can actually be "curled" with a pretend curling iron. And the best part, if you want to change the look, water will remove the "nail polish" and "makeup", so girls can get Barbie dolled up again and again.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

91 of 94 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really Awesome Toy, November 23, 2004

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Lobo (Wynne,AR) - See all my reviews

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

This review is from: Barbie Primp and Polish Style Head - Ethnic (Toy)

I bought this toy for my 3-year-old daughter, who is advanced enough to appreciate this kind of thing. She really likes it, but so do I (I'm normally not that excited about dolls). In fact, I practically tried to take it from her when I discovered how beautifully the hair curled!

As for the child who mentioned the texture of the hair, I suspect that the plastic-like strands have to do with the ease with which the hair curls. The hair does tend to tangle easily though, so just be sure to get it combed through thoroughly before styling.

Also, someone said it doesn't matter which race you purchase. Well I disagree, especially if you have a younger child whose self-image and confidence you're trying to nurture and help to flourish. RETAILERS SHOULD MAKE THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN VERSION MORE READILY AVAILABLE!!

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hard to find, December 7, 2004

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Love my kids - See all my reviews

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

This review is from: Barbie Primp and Polish Style Head - Ethnic (Toy)

I have been looking for months to find this doll for my daughter. I even called Mattel and tried to purchase it from them directly, but they said the volume was too low. I am appalled that in 2004 I still have to spend as much time searching for African-American dolls as my mom did for me. Thankfully, I contacted all of my relatives and my aunt living in Charlotte, NC. found it.
We need stores to request equal volumes of merchandise for all ethnic backgrounds. And for the customer who commented that the race doesn't matter - please be sensitive to the need of parents to ensure that our african american daughters grow up understanding that beauty is not always blond with blue eyes.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars concern parent and shopper, November 17, 2004

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poobear (florida) - See all my reviews

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

This review is from: Barbie Primp and Polish Style Head - Ethnic (Toy)

I think every one should have a chose on what they want. I am a total mess running around every department store trying to found this amazing doll as African American. I never had to work so hard for a toy that should have been equal amounts as the white barbie primp & polish dolls in all department stores.