Rosie O'Donnell - Friend Of Barbie (Barbie Doll) [Toy]

by Barbie

Product Features

• Rosie O'Donnell - Friend Of Barbie (Barbie
• Doll) [Toy]

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 6.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B00001R3WC
• Item model number: 22016
• Manufacturer recommended age: 4 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,633 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Product Description

Editorial Review

You may not think that the comedienne and talk show host Rosie O'Donnell is the coolest woman on television, but she's definitely the coolest, most realistic doll to be created in years. Rosie is a "Friend of Barbie" collectible--the only one that is realistically proportioned (a bit more bump in her rump, a little more breadth in the bosom, and a realistic, movable waistline). Her features very closely resemble those of the real Rosie O'Donnell. Exhibiting not so much glamour as goodwill, Rosie's wearing white trouser socks and "sensible" shoes that Barbie wouldn't be caught dead in. Interestingly, her blazer is sewn to her vest and slacks, and her vest is stitched shut. Maybe the manufacturer presumes that little girls wouldn't be interested in dressing Rosie in something else every once in a while? To do so, you must cut the threads that bind her. Or, perhaps the manufacturer was simply attempting to preserve the shape of Rosie's outfit. Who knows? That may be a question for Mattel, which was at least thoughtful enough to give the full-figured O'Donnell top billing as a role model--a position she fills easily. --Diane Beall

Product Description

Rosie O'Donnell - Friend Of Barbie (Barbie Doll) [Toy]

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

50 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't find Rosie clothes, November 3, 1999

By A Customer

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

This review is from: Rosie O'Donnell - Friend Of Barbie (Barbie Doll) [Toy] (Toy)

One of the most ground-breaking designs in doll-making. A more "true-to-life" doll with realistic proportions! What a great idea. But, much as in life, this "real-size" Rosie faces the same problems that most "real-size" or "generous-size" women face---- Barbie's clothes JUST DON'T FIT!!! Poor Rosie is doomed to wear that polyester red pantsuit because noone made "real-size" clothing and accessories for Rosie! Poor little doll!

But still, Way to go on the design!

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars What the??, September 9, 2001

By A Customer

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Rosie O'Donnell - Friend Of Barbie (Barbie Doll) [Toy] (Toy)

This doll is too skinny. Rosie O'Donnell is much more plump than this doll portrays, and is therefore an unrealistic doll as well as not worth the money. Avoid this doll like the plague; wait 'till Bandai makes a fat Rosie O'Donnell doll. However, the head in proportion to the body is well done on this doll; her head is QUITE large.

12 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best (and most realistic) doll, December 29, 1999

By A Customer

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

This review is from: Rosie O'Donnell - Friend Of Barbie (Barbie Doll) [Toy] (Toy)

I got this doll this Christmas and was amazed. For once Mattel made a doll that didn't have a micro-scopic waist and bulging bust. Not only will you have fun with this, you can actually relate to it. Sure, I'm only 11, but I'm mature enough to know realistic when I see it. Rosie is one of my role models and this is one doll I know you'll love.