Collector Barbie® Evening Gala Doll (2006)

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Product Features

• This doll features a luxurious cream and golden jacquard, with turquoise satin, pair up to create a classic and beautiful gown for on the town
• Includes matching turquoise evening pants for entertaining at home
• Satin blue head band completes her ensemble
• Classic vinatage styling of an elegant evening gown presentation
• Features a classic styling that collectors from all generations can adore

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.5 x 8.1 x 13.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (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: B000Q3SL2U
• Item model number: L6924
• Manufacturer recommended age: 14 years and up
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #84,515 in Toys & Games (See Bestsellers in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer
Evening Gala¿ Barbie® Doll Gold Label¿ Luxurious cream and golden jacquard, with turquoise satin, pair up to create a classic and beautiful gown for on the town. Includes matching turquoise evening pants for entertaining at home. Doll cannot stand alone. Window packaging. Ages 14 and over.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fashion is almost perfect, doll is excellent, but not perfect, January 16, 2009

By	Siansonea (Colorado) - See all my reviews

Evening Gala Barbie doll is an excellent reproduction of the fashion. I do have some quibbles with the doll, however. The hair is too soft and shiny, Mattel really needs to find a hair fiber that more accurately duplicates the texture and sheen of these vintage doll's hair. Also, I have an issue with Mattel's face painting on the vintage repro dolls in general. There seems to be an all-purpose 'generic' face paint/head mold. I think this is a mistake.

What makes the vintage dolls so special is the variations between the different dolls. Side-part Barbie with Lifelike Bendable Legs (the vintage doll being reproduced here) was only available in 1965, and that doll had a coral lip color on the slightly 'jowly' face of the 1962-1966 'vintage' head mold dolls. This reproduction doll has the more pointed chin and red lips that are more representative of the earlier dolls. The shape and placement of the repro doll's lip paint is also not 100% accurate.

To me a successful vintage repro doll is one that you can place next to a vintage doll, and have trouble telling the difference. That's not the case with this doll. It's still a beautiful doll, though, and perhaps others aren't as particular as I am. Worth buying, for certain.