2000 Special Millennium Edition - Millennium Princess Barbie

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B00001R3XB
• Item model number: 2000
• Manufacturer recommended age: 10 years and up
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #16,129 in Toys & Games (See Bestsellers in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Product Description

Editorial Review

This special Millennium Princess Edition Barbie wears a large tiara with a matching silver choker, twinkling ear studs, and a ring on her right finger. Her blue and silver gown (complete with matching blue heels) has a flowing velvet skirt that features a silver lace front panel and an accentuated waistline. Its sleeves are puffed and gathered with silver-braided trim. The bodice is fitted, and the shawl neckline is made of raised, silver chiffon. The gown is removable--thanks to a Velcro back panel--so you can dress her in something else after January 1. A clear (plastic) ornament she carries has a ribbon saying "Happy New Year 2000" and can be placed on a Christmas tree, key ring, doorknob, or desk. Two things make Millennium Barbie a collectible: the keepsake bauble and the fact that she represents the aspirations of two cultures, not just one, as she strides into the next 1,000 years. Millennium Barbie is actually part of a set that features this traditional Caucasian doll and an African American doll with ebony tresses. Happy New Year! --Diane Beall

Product Description

Barbie doll wears a rich royal blue gown with a sparkling silvery lace front panel. The gown has a beautiful silvery collar and fitted blue velvet bodice overlayed with sparkling lace detail. Barbie doll's dress is complemented by a richly detailed necklace and crown. Barbie doll comes with her very own crystal ball keepsake ornament.

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Customer Reviews

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4.0 out of 5 stars Barbie is Regal in Dark Blue Velvet & silver embroidered lace, April 3, 2009

By	C. Joy "dream cruizer" (Elkhorn, NE United States) - See all my reviews

Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

10 year old Barbie still pristine in original box. Bought for Granddaughter, who loves Princess type dolls. This one very regal with highly detailed crown/tiara and matching necklace, silver post earrings (don't seem to be removeable) and ring on right hand.

Dress is true dark blue velvet with sparkle sheer stiff fabric around collar and cap of puffy sleeves. There is silver braiding around heart shaped bodice and silver embroidered lace highlighting the bodice and waist as well as along either side of sliver lace fabric front A-line inset of lower dress--which has white satin behind the inset of lace. This comes with a keepsake New Years Eve plastic Crystal cut ornament with "Happy New Year 2000" silver ribbon. I believe this is to simulate the Ball dropped in NYC Times Square.

The couple of drawbacks I see are:
--this may be too pretty for young hands to carefully play with AND the fine grade glitter does rub off of dress at sheer fabric and lace areas (so be careful about getting in little eyes).
--Plus the earrings don't seem to be removeable (as mentioned) AND
--there are boring old lady navy pumps SHOES which I found surprising. (I didn't realize Mattel couldn't afford an extra 2 cents of pretty silver plastic for evening sandal heeled shoes.)

This Barbie has the more mature face, red lips, almond shaped blue eyes with painted long eyelashes--not the wide-eyed teenage look of newer dolls.

Would recommend to collector, to display or more mature 9-12 years old that takes care of dolls.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect & Quick, October 23, 2008

By	Angela Carlos ""Mom of 3"" (Louisiana) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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

I have always wanted this doll. Years ago I searched high and low with no success. I received it quickly in perfect condition. Thanks!