Product Description

It's Barbie's big debut! Ready for the pool or the runway! Gold Label Barbie Collector!

The striking and graphic black and white bathing suit which took a first bow in 1959, inspires a celebratory 50th anniversary re-imagining by Robert Best. She wears the curvy stripes with fabulous sequins, goldtone jewelry and classic ponytail. Genuine Silkstone body. From the Barbie Fashion Model Collection. Doll cannot stand alone. Bring her home today!

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #25304 in Toys & Games
• Brand: Mattel
• Model: N5006
• Released on: 2009-02-01
• Dimensions: 4.50" h x 13.50" w x 2.25" l, .0 pounds

Features

• From the Barbie Fashion Model Collection
• The #1 Bathing Suit Barbie Doll Gold Label Collection
• A remake of the fashion featured on the original 1959 black and white striped bathing suit doll adds the sparkle of sequins
• Also included is a classic topper coat stunning new details with a couture twist for today
• Fun for all girls

From the Manufacturer
The #1 Bathing Suit Barbie Doll Gold Label Collection. A remake of the fashion featured on the original 1959 black and white striped bathing suit doll adds the sparkle of sequins and a classic topper coat stunning new details with a couture twist for today. From the Barbie Fashion Model Collection.

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Customer Reviews

Absolutely perfect!!
Just got my debut barbie last week and I can't help staring at it from time to time. It is simply gorgeous and it captures the essence of the original 1959 barbie. Simple make up makes it more appealing and classy. The zebra bathing suit is well crafted but I would recommend that you dont touch it coz there are some small beads/particles that comes off.
I have a big issue with the shoes. Just like the 1959 barbie repro (5oth anniversary series), the heel of the right shoe was bent due to the pastic thread that ties it in the foot. The manufacturer should have took extra care when they tied the nylon tread and when placing the doll in the carton box. But overall, this is a must have for all barbie collectors.

Barbie's still beautiful at 50!
I bought this as a prize for a contest at my husband's 50th birthday party, so I may not be the greatest reviewer of the product. But Barbie was the most coveted prize (I gave out prizes that were introduced/invented the same year my husband was born). I have to admit, I wanted to keep this prize myself, and will probably get another.