Customer Reviews

Dolls of the World: Princess of England Barbie

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

Princess of England is a very pretty interpretation of a historical era. Her pink gown resembles like a famous portrait of Elizabeth 1 before she was queen. Her crown has a silhouette like the gable hood of Henry VIII's reign, a nice touch. The wide, square neckline, very full over-sleeves and full skirt represent the general style of the Tudor era nicely. On the back of the box, the doll pictured has full golden undersleeves which are fastened with tight cuffs at the wrist. Technically, this would be more historically correct than the tight, pointed undersleeves on the actual doll, but this is a rather small detail. Honestly I thought the her skirt looks and feels slightly cheap, but a proper brocade would be too expensive for a doll that retails at about $20! It is not a major flaw in my mind. She comes with dark rose colored high-heeled half-boots (same style as Princess of Denmark), not historically accurate but cute and a nice accessory to this costume. Besides, Mattell has only so many shoe molds and these shoes are a welcome change from the flats that don't stay on the doll's feet anyway!

Her face is lovely, with light golden brown eyes, rather natural looking brown eyeshadows, and muted dark pink lips that suit the costume. Her hair color is actually slightly paler than it looks in many photos of the doll, and is very soft and silky.

Her costume is not meant to be removed. The doll's dress is sewn on, and her crown is sewn to her head. This is not an easy doll for redressing, that's why I gave it 4 stars for playability. Also, you might like to know that arms are permanently bent, they are not jointed at the elbow (but this shows off the sleves better than straight arms anyway).

Overall, a very good doll. For a $20, it is surprisingly accurate and her lovely, stately appearance makes her a good value and a must-have for collectors of this line!

only a few things that keep it from being perfect. I do tudor re-creating, and a friend got this for me, the way the fabric looks is exceptional (fur and lots of heavy brocaded) the neck line is a little high, but thats hard to get right without proper underpinnings. The bodice and skirt should be the same fabric, or at least a over skirt that matches the bodice, with the underskirt as is. But for those that don't live, breath, and sleep medieval life, its a great example of Tudor dress. I tresure mine. :)

This Barbie doll is definitly dressed in the clothing of the period of King Henry VIII. Her headpiece is similar to the ones that were worn by several of Henry's wives. I also like the backdrop picture of Hampton Court. She is a beautiful doll.

This Barbie is very well made. I do have a few complaints. The dress is sewn on which means that it can't be changed unless you cut the threads holding the back together. If there is a seamstress in your family, this is fine to do since the back is hemmed, meaning that snaps or hooks and eyes can be sewn on. My other complaint is that her arms are bent at an almost 90 degree angle, permanently.

She is lovely. I think she is one of the prettiest dolls Mattel has created for the price range. My little niece adores hers, and this is the first doll that hasn't had her shoes removed immediately and her hair is still nice, even after three weeks. That is a long time for a four year old.

I'm sure once the newness wears off, my niece will begin playing with her. At this price I can get her another one to save since she likes her so much.

this doll was a wonderful thing, for me to see in a store. it really teaches kids about other cultures, and other places in the world. it really made me think of england, and other beautiful places in the universe. i do not have this lovely doll, but i named her rose pinkette. i think its a lovely name for a lovely doll.

Mattel gives us another wonderful Princess of the World series. I have about 5 of these so far and they are so gorgeous the pictures cannot do them words. They are a great collectors item, yet cheap enough to give to your daughter or niece - a great way to start them collecting Barbies.

She is dressed in the amazingly detailed costume of Tudor England, and has a rose pink renaissance grown that is very authentic for the period. I especially love the headdress.

The quality for this series is simply amazing and I cannot recommend them enough.

~ This doll is lovely, with fair blonde hair and her lovely blue eyes. I love the dress! I renamed her 'Annissa', which is an English name; because i don't like the name Barbie! Overall, shes great!!! ~

I just love dolls like this one so much to Learn about their countries, Is just too good to be truth, but wait a minute is TRUE is the best doll I ever bought for myself (and Im 20 years old) If you have the opportunity just buy it...

I choosed this doll because she is the most grastful doll I had ever seen before. she is my favorite doll out of the whole world princess.