40th Anniversary Barbie

by Mattel

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (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: B00000ISQI
• Item model number: 21384
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #156,799 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Product Description

Editorial Review

There are few American women who can say they have not been touched in some way by the Barbie phenomenon. After appearing with little fanfare some 40 years ago in a '50s-style black-and-white striped bathing suit, she worked her way up from a factory assembly line (literally) to the limelight. High-heeled, smoky-eyed, and flaunting those trademark cascading blonde curls, she made the world fall in love with her--and apparently it loves her now more than ever.

To celebrate her four decades on the scene, Mattel commissioned this Limited Edition 40th Anniversary Barbie doll for collectors of all ages and ethnic backgrounds (see alternative Anniversary Barbie). She wears a sparkling black-and-white striped gown with sheer gathers at the shoulders and an explosion of fabric designed as a fishtail hem that absolutely defies gravity. But what makes Barbie popular to collectors is her ability to accessorize down to the tiniest detail. In this instance, she wears "diamond" drop earrings, sheer black pantyhose, black pumps, an extravagant diamond choker, and a diamond tiara placed in dramatically upswept hair. Our anniversary girl holds a bouquet of 40 pink roses with a tiny card that says "Happy 40th Anniversary." This Barbie steps into the present--with a wink at the past--with the inclusion of the "doll's doll." That is, 40th Anniversary Barbie comes with her own scaled-down premier doll, dressed in said bathing suit and packaged in a box that mimics the original. It all comes with a two-year manufacturer's warranty and display stand. Enjoy. --Diane Beall

Product Description

There are few American women who can say they have not been touched in some way by the Barbie phenomenon. After appearing with little fanfare some 40 years ago in a '50s-style black-and-white striped bathing suit, she worked her way up from a factory assembly line (literally) to the limelight. High-heeled, smoky-eyed, and flaunting those trademark cascading blonde curls, she made the world fall in love with her--and apparently it loves her now more than ever.

To celebrate her four decades on the scene, Mattel commissioned this Limited Edition 40th Anniversary Barbie doll for collectors of all ages and ethnic backgrounds (see alternative Anniversary Barbie). She wears a sparkling black-and-white striped gown with sheer gathers at the shoulders and an explosion of fabric designed as a fishtail hem that absolutely defies gravity. But what makes Barbie popular to collectors is her ability to accessorize down to the tiniest detail. In this instance, she wears "diamond" drop earrings, sheer black pantyhose, black pumps, an extravagant diamond choker, and a diamond tiara placed in dramatically upswept hair. Our anniversary girl holds a bouquet of 40 pink roses with a tiny card that says "Happy 40th Anniversary." This Barbie steps into the present--with a wink at the past--with the inclusion of the "doll's doll." That is, 40th Anniversary Barbie comes with her own scaled-down premier doll, dressed in said bathing suit and packaged in a box that mimics the original. It all comes with a two-year manufacturer's warranty and display stand. Enjoy. --Diane Beall

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Elegant Barbie, August 22, 2010

By 

Allison (Mundelein, IL) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: 40th Anniversary Barbie (Toy)

An elegant barbie doll for collectors. The bouquet of roses are very pretty and not made of plastic. All beautiful dolls should be in a box like this, simple, not much writing to distract, and the whole front is a clear window. You can display the doll well without the need to remove it from the box.

5.0 out of 5 stars Barbie, Most of My Friends & I Turned 50, January 31, 2010

By 

Bonita J. Stanwick "Mrs. Stanwick" (USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

Amazon Verified Purchase

What a great year - Barbie, most of my friends and I all turned 50. I purchased this as a gift commemorating Fabulous At 40 for myself. I love her! She arrived in a prompt and timely manner and was packaged very nicely. I have her displayed proudly next to my 50th Year Anniversary Barbie. I would recommend this vendor as a reputable dealer with quality products.