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Hi dolls! You know I love me a Silkstone Barbie, and the 2025 Petticoat Perfection Barbie has officially danced her way into my all-time favorites. I mean… I’m in love. Like, stop-me-from-buying-a-second-one kind of love.

Part of the magic is that she’s designed by the legendary Robert Best (swoon), and she absolutely lives up to the Barbie Fashion Model Collection (BFMC) promise of glamour, sophistication and timeless elegance—with just the right contemporary twist. This doll doesn’t walk into a room; she makes an entrance.

Let’s talk fashion, because WOW. She’s wearing a dreamy pale blue taffeta off-the-shoulder cocktail dress that feels both classic and fresh. The sweet bows and shimmering rhinestone buttons add just the right amount of sparkle, while layers of ruffled organza give fullness and drama to the black petticoat beneath. It’s couture, but playful.

Her look is finished to perfection with a chic afro bun styled with delicate twists (so elegant, so modern), rhinestone bow-shaped drop earrings, a matching choker necklace and opera-length black gloves. It’s bling, it’s drama, it’s fashion. She truly embodies that effortless haute couture vibe we expect from BFMC dolls.

And yes, for my fellow Silkstone lovers: she features a Silkstone body with a vintage sculpt, which just seals the deal. She is a beautiful addition to my collection and utterly display-worthy.

In short? Petticoat Perfection Barbie is grace, glamour and runway-ready fabulousness wrapped up in one stunning doll. If you love classic Barbie elegance with a modern edge, she’s an absolute must-have.

Find your Petticoat Perfection Silkstone Barbie on eBay here ebay.us/7XyCam!

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2025 Barbie Styled by Design Doll 3
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​Designed in 2025 by Barbie Signature’s own Bill Greening, Barbie Styled by Design Doll 3 is a bold, beautiful tribute to the swinging sixties. Inspired by the explosive energy of 1960s pop art and Mod fashion, Barbie is styled head to toe in psychedelic prints, hot pink accents and plenty of fab flair.
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She turns heads in a dramatic, bubblegum pink faux (always faux!) fur coat layered over a wildly saturated minidress—swirling with color and cut with the iconic high hemline that defined the 1960s. Her matching thigh-high boots are straight out of Carnaby Street and made for dancing the night away à go-go.

Finishing her look? Oversized statement jewelry, a Barbie-logo purse and that signature self-assured side-eye. With a pink pout and confident vibe, she’s beauty, freedom and full-on flower power.

The Styled by Design Series celebrates the passions and inspirations of Barbie’s top designers—and for Greening, there’s no era more electric than the 1960s. A time of cultural transformation, artistic rebellion, and fashion as fearless self-expression, the Mod moment lives on through his muse: Barbie herself.

Whether you’re a die-hard Mod devotee or just dig the groovy aesthetic, this doll captures the spirit of the sixties with iconic style and unapologetic cool.

I was lucky enough to purchase her but she's now sold out. You can purchase her on eBay, though!

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If you’re a Barbie fan (or even just Barbie-curious), there’s some very exciting news you need to hear: Silkstone Barbie dolls are BACK, baby! 

First introduced in 2000, Silkstone Barbie dolls—also known as Fashion Model Barbie dolls or Lingerie Model Barbie dolls—quickly sashayed their way into collectors’ hearts. What makes them so special? These beauties are crafted from a very hard plastic designed to mimic the delicate, luxurious feel of porcelain—hence "Silkstone." They're like the chic cousins of the original vintage Barbie dolls, with that same old-school glam but a sturdy twist!

Since their debut, Silkstones have been a total sensation. Vintage Barbie collectors adore them for their sophisticated throwback style, and honestly, who could resist those dreamy haute couture outfits and poised vintage looks? Then, in 2020, the Silkstone Barbie line was discontinued. 

Fear not, dolls! 2024 marked Barbie’s 65th anniversary, and what better way to celebrate than with the triumphant return of the Barbie Fashion Model Collection (BFMC)?! The only thing I don't like is that the new Silkstones are posable which means she's articulated. I think it cheapens the doll BUT she's still beautiful.

Legendary designer, Robert Best, the man behind over 100 fabulous BFMC designs over two decades, is back at it again. After a four-year hiatus (that felt like forever, let's be real), he’s gracing us with new Silkstone magic! The first doll to twirl onto the scene was the Sapphire Anniversary BFMC doll, released in June 2024—pure elegance and sparkle, fit for a diamond... or should we say, sapphire celebration! 

And that’s not all. In September 2024, another stunning creation dropped: a breathtaking Silkstone Barbie #2 dressed in a black satin gown with rich pink velvet accents. Talk about timeless Hollywood glamour!

BFMC doll #3, Petticoat Perfection, drops on May 19, 2025! You have to be a Mattel Barbie Club 59 member ($10/year). I'm super-excited! She's my favorite of the three that have debuted so far since the Silkstones returned. When I receive her, I'll be sure to take a pic and post it below. 

So whether you’re a longtime Silkstone superfan or brand new to the magic, now is the perfect time to dive (or should we say, twirl) into this glamorous world. Update your wishlist, polish up your display shelves, and get ready to fall in love all over again.

Barbie never goes out of style—and neither do the Silkstones.

P.S. I'm sorry for the year hiatus dolls but, you know, LIFE. Amiright?! Hope all is fabulous in your world! I know our country is upside down right now and it all looks so bleak, but collecting Barbies is my happy place (escape) and I hope collecting brings you great joy too. xoxo

Find your next Silkstone Barbie doll on eBay here! https://ebay.us/NnxO3O

​The photos I'm posting are all Silkstones from my personal collection. 

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1968 Talking Barbie doll in Wedding Wonder
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Back of Talking Barbie box

Updated July 2025:
​In 1968, Talking Barbie found her voice! New technology allowed her to talk with a pink flower pull-string behind her neck - although Barbie actually spoke through a voice box in her chest. She suggested fun things to do to inspire hours of play. Most of these dolls are mute today because of deteriorated rubber bands inside but they can be repaired to talk again.

​Barbie said things like, "Let's go shopping," "I have a date tonight," "What's playing at the cinema?" and more. She chats about fashion, prom, shopping, parties and dates. Collectors score when they find a vintage talker than can still speak! In the earlier models, Barbie mentioned Stacie ("Stacie and I are having a tea") but later she spoke to her bestie P.J. 

Talking Barbie was produced in a few versions from 1968 - 1972. All of the Talking Barbies have bendable legs and the same head mold as the Twist ‘n Turn Barbie. Early Barbies had divided fingers. After 1968, Barbie's fingers were not completely separated. Hands can vary from doll to doll, so look closely at how they were made and from what material.

I was five years old when I got my first Barbie and it was the 1968 Talking Barbie. I was mesmerized by her beauty. My first love! Well, there was Benjamin when I was 3 years old but that's another story, haha. 

The first Talking Barbie in 1968 is side-glancing with a side-parted, twisted pony with three pink ribbons and is available in blonde, light brown and dark brunette. She wears a two-piece pink swimsuit.

The 1969 Talking Barbie added a redhead to the other hair colors noted above. Her hairstyle changed to a side-parted bun at the nape of her neck with a pin curl at each ear and her forehead. She wears a coral two-piece swimsuit with a white cover-up that has a matching coral collar. 

In 1970, Talking Barbie wore a white two-piece swimsuit and a gold mesh knee-length cover-up. She's my favorite of all my Talking Barbies. And the only Barbie I haven't unboxed! (see side photo)

In 1971, Talking Barbie started appearing as a center-eyed doll. Same hair style and colors as the previous nape curls, though with more of a light coral lip shade.

In 1972, Talking Barbie came in a Baggie version and didn't speak.

Barbie's Talking Friends

​1968 Talking Barbie #1115 has two Talking friends who were introduced in 1968:
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1. Talking Stacey #1125 /  She is Barbie’s British chum and speaks with a British accent.
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2. Talking Christie #1126 / She is historically important because she is the first African-American friend of Barbie. She uses the Midge head mold. This is the best video I've ever seen on the history of Christie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eWMmXzIb1A.

In 1969, Talking Barbie, Talking Christie and Talking Stacey are identical to the 1968 editions but have a new color box. Also in 1969, three additional Talking dolls debuted:
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1. Talking Ken #1111 / He is the first new Ken doll, Barbie's boyfriend, issued since 1967 since Mattel didn't offer a Ken doll in 1968. 

2. New ‘N Groovy Talking P.J. #1113 / She is identified as Barbie's best friend. She uses the Midge face sculpt, has brown eyes, rooted eyelashes, and pale blond hair pulled into two sections tied with beads and worn with bangs. Oftentimes the cute beads are missing because children pulled them off. The beads are one of my favorite traits of P.J.'s! 

3. Talking Julia #1128 / She is a personality doll depicting Diahann Carroll, star of the NBC show Julia which aired from 1968 - 1971. I have this doll and just love her! She's wearing a groovy gold and silver jumpsuit. 

Talking Brad #1114 debuted in 1970 and is Christie's boyfriend. The only Talking Barbie produced in 1971 was Barbie herself and she now has side-glance eyes.

In 1968, a Spanish-speaking Talking Barbie debuted. Later Talking Barbies around the world could speak French, Dutch, British, German or Japanese.  

The last of the Talking dolls were produced in 1972; Talking Busy Barbie #1195, Talking Busy Steffie #1186 and Talking Busy Ken #1196.

Who’s your favorite Talking Barbie?!

​Click here to find your Talking Barbie on eBay!

1968 Talking Barbie - Values: $475 - $550 NRFB; $275 - $350 mint/no box
Values from "Vintage Barbie Dolls" by Hillary Shilkitus James (2011)

1968 - 1969 Wedding Wonder #1849 - Values: $400 NRFB
Values from Barbie Doll Fashion by Sarah Sink Eames (2001)

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Like many people, you may not have heard about Growing Up Skipper until the Barbie movie came out! She’s one of Mattel’s “uh-ohs” like Sugar Daddy Ken, lol. Growing Up Skipper #7259 (Barbie’s little sister) debuted in 1975 but was discontinued in 1977 amid controversy over how her body “grows.” Mattel received numerous letters from women’s groups and parents complaining about the doll and her ability to grow breasts. The front of her box stated, “Make her grow from a young girl to a teenager in seconds." The back of her box said that she transforms from a cute little girl to a tall, curvy teenager. (Ummm… curvy?! She could stand to eat a cheeseburger.) I just had to add her to my collection though – and her friend Growing Up Ginger. More about her later.
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Mattel had good intentions and thought the new body style would give kids "2 dolls in 1 for twice as much fun" and hoped to show how young women develop when going through puberty. When you turn Skipper's left arm forward, she grows an inch taller and develops small breasts, making her grow up from a young girl to a teenager in seconds. Rotate the same arm backward, and she goes back to pre-pubescence.

The fashions in her box fit both the young girl and teenager sizes. She comes in a red bodysuit with a blue removable collar, a short red and white houndstooth plaid mini skirt (a long version is also included), a blue scarf, red knee-high socks, red head band, red flats and white platform sandals. She has blue eyes and long, center-parted straight blonde hair that flipped out at the ends, a la the 1969 Marlo Flip Barbie hairstyle - just longer. In 1975, she had pale blonde hair and when the second version was available in 1976, she had slightly shorter, golden blonde hair.

1976 Growing up Ginger #9222 was made from the same head mold and “growing” body mechanism as Growing Up Skipper. She has long brunette hair parted on the side and brown eyes. Like her pal Skipper, her fashions fit both the young girl and teenager. She comes with a turquoise body suit with a pink collar, two turquoise and white polka dotted skirts (one long and one mini), a pink scarf and ankle socks, turquoise flats and white platform sandals. She was only available in 1976 which makes her much harder to find (especially in the original box - see below).​

Mattel produced six additional outfits that fit both Growing Up Skipper and Growing Up Ginger. I love all of them! Colorful and funky, very 70s. There is a Growing Up Skipper Deluxe Fashion Set that included two fashions. There is also a cool 2 in 1 Skipper bedroom set that transforms from a girl’s room to one for a teen! There were bunk beds for Growing Up Skipper and Ginger. The bunk beds transform into an elegant bed with canopy. The desk with chair, lampshade, books and notebook become a make-up table with mirror. You could also buy Growing Up Skipper paper dolls and coloring books. 

Skipper used to have a young male friend named Ricky. He looks like Allan's mini-me! Question to ponder... why didn't they make a "Growing Up" Ricky?! Now THAT would've been funny! Is that a banana in your pants, Ricky, or are you just happy to see me?!

​Click here to find your Growing Up Skipper Doll on eBay!!

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Back of Growing Up Ginger's box

Back of Growing Up Ginger's box

1976 Growing Up Ginger in box

1976 Growing Up Ginger in box

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1968 Talking Stacey doll

1968 Talking Stacey doll

1968 TNT Stacey from the 2018 Barbie Mod Friends reproduction set from author's collection

1968 TNT Stacey from the 2018 Barbie Mod Friends reproduction gift set

2005 reproduction of 1969 Twist 'n Turn Stacey in Night Lightning gift set

2005 reproduction of 1969 Twist 'n Turn Stacey from Night Lightning gift set

Stacey was introduced in 1968 as Barbie's Mod British friend. She came in two versions, Talking Stacey #1125 and Twist 'n Turn (TNT) Stacey #1165. Both were produced from 1968 - 1971. During this time, Stacey wore two different hairstyles and five different swimsuits. All versions came in blonde and red (titian) hair. Stacey debuted a new head mold and also had those pretty rooted eyelashes. Here's a fun commercial from 1968 with Talking Stacey and Talking Barbie! It's Eve Plumb (Jan from the Brady Bunch). Maureen McCormick (Marcia Marcia Marcia!) was in a few Barbie commercials too - here's one.

1968 Talking Stacey was from England and  spoke with a British accent. She wore her side-parted long hair in a low side ponytail (with a green ribbon) and she has cute bangs. When you pull the pink string on the back of her neck, she'd talk! She could say:

Let's have Barbie over for tea.
I think miniskirts are smashing!
What's playing at the cinema? Shall we go?
Oh dear! What shall I wear to dinner?
 Being a model is terribly exciting!

She wore a pink, blue and green bikini swimsuit. 1969's Talking Stacey is the same but came in a new color box (turquoise). 1970's Talking Stacey is the same too but wears a silver and blue lame swimsuit.

1968's TNT Stacey had bendable legs and wore a daring (for the times) red one-piece swimsuit. It had three white buttons and a cut-out exposing her midriff. She had side-parted hair pulled in a low pony with a red ribbon and a little curl on her forehead. 

1969's TNT Stacey mixed it up with a new hairstyle - a short side-parted flip. She wore a color-blocked swimsuit in yellow, blue, orange and green with a white collar. 1970's TNT Stacey looked the same but wore a rare blue and pink floral print one-piece swimsuit. She kept her short blonde flip hairstyle. 

There were two Sears exclusive gift sets with TNT Stacey and a cool fashion. 1968's set was called Stripes Are Happening and 1969's gift set was named Nite Lightning. I have the 2006 reproduction of Stacey in Nite Lightning. It's a Gold Label and only 7,700 sets were produced. The back of the box says, "In the swinging 60's, London was the center of cool and the British invasion was on. Everything was groovy and Barbie doll, always the hipster, was following the mod mood with her new friend from across the pond."

1971 was the last year Stacey was produced. She's popular among Barbie collectors because each version was only produced for one or two years, which makes Stacey harder to find.

​Click here to find your Stacey doll on eBay!!

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Sources:
​Barbie: A Rare Beauty by Sandi Holder
https://www.myvintagebarbies.com/stacey.htm
https://barbielistholland.wordpress.com/2009/08/11/1968-1971-stacey-is-barbies-british-friend/
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I’ve been counting down the days until July 20th to be first in line to see Barbie The Movie! (Subtitle: Ken the Accessory - Like a Purse with Pants.) With all the trailers streaming, I feel as though I’ve already seen the movie, ha. It looks campy, witty, satirical and, yes, thought-provoking! The production sets and costume design are next level, vividly colorful and absolutely stunning. It truly gives you the Barbie “feels” as if her world has come to life. I love that Barbieland's vibe is mid-century Palm Springs.

I bought three Barbie dolls and her iconic pink vintage Corvette inspired by the movie (see photos). I appreciate that the film pays homage to many of Barbie’s fashions from past eras including the 1960s and 1970s (the coolest eras, IMO). One of my favorite things about collecting vintage and Mod Barbies are the fashions and this movie will not disappoint! What’s also cool is how Margot Robbie has been method-dressing on her press tour wearing versions of Barbie’s classic outfits. Margot's amazing fashion stylist and curator, Andrew Mukamal, did an immaculate job recreating Barbie's past looks dressing Margot in Atelier Versace, Hervé Leger, Manolo Blahnik, Vivienne Westwood, Prada and Chanel, to name a few. For those of us who don't have that kind of cash, I found some cute Barbiecore fashions on Amazon!

What is Barbiecore? The Barbiecore trend has been hot for a while and I’M HERE FOR IT. Barbiecore fashion is anything that stylishly references Barbie's pink wardrobe. Think overtly feminine silhouettes, mini hemlines, sky-high heels and sparkle. LOTS of sparkle! Basically, anything and everything you’d expect to see on the iconic doll herself. I found this adorable best seller summer dress on Amazon. I love it because it's lined, has pockets and a flattering cut. I purchased the dress in Barbie pink but there are other pretty colors and patterns too.

Ok dolls, I need to start planning my Barbiecore outfit for the premiere! Peace and love always!

Update: This is what I wore (see below). The movie is so amazing that I'm going to see it for a third time tomorrow! Updated update: Okay... I saw the movie five times and then bought the movie! I'm watching the Oscars. Greta and Margot were ROBBED! 

Updated May 2024: I've since purchased other Barbie movie items (see below); her pink convertible, Sugar's Daddy Ken, Allan (a Silkstone) and "Beach" Ken. I'm still waiting for Weird Barbie. She's been in the production phase for almost a year. 
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Here are some fun videos you may enjoy.
Margot Robbie tours the Barbie Dreamhouse
How Margot filmed the arched foot scene
Barbie the Movie official trailer
Ryan and Margot play with puppies
The history of Barbie's arched foot
​Seven beauty details to look for in the movie

Click here to find your Barbie Movie doll on eBay!

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Cowgirl Barbie from Barbie the Movie

Cowgirl Barbie from Barbie the Movie

Disco Barbie from Barbie the Movie

Disco Barbie from Barbie the Movie

2023 Silkstone Reproduction Allan; Ken's buddy
Ken from the Barbie movie
Weird Barbie from the Barbie movie
Barbie's vintage pink convertible car from Barbie the Movie

Barbie's vintage pink convertible car from Barbie the Movie

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1976 Deluxe Quick Curl Barbie

1976 Deluxe Quick Curl Barbie

1976 Deluxe Quick Curl Barbie in box with long hair piece

1976 Deluxe Quick Curl Barbie in box with long hair piece

By the 1970s, fashion dolls had surpassed baby dolls in popularity. Children loved the hair play possible with fashion dolls. For example, 1971 Barbie with Growin’ Pretty Hair features tresses that can be lengthened or shortened with a gentle tug of her ponytail. Barbie doll’s retractable ponytail embraces the hair play craze and the doll comes with hairpieces and accessories to complete the look.

Quick Curl Barbie capitalized on the popularity of hair play in the 1970s. Basic hair play took on an added dimension when the Quick Curl line of Barbie dolls were released in 1973. Aspiring stylists could practice different hair styles with the Quick Curls’ special hair that contained metal fibers that allowed their hair to easily curl or straighten. The dolls are dressed in a long gingham-checked dress; Quick Curl Barbie in pink, Quick Curl Kelley in green, Quick Curl Francie in yellow and Quick Curl Skipper in blue. Each doll comes with a plastic curler, comb, hair pins and brush.

In 1975, Quick Curl Cara debuted wearing a super-funky, patterned long skirt and long-sleeved matching crop top. She’s one of my favorite dolls and I have a separate blog post on just her here.

In 1976, the Quick Curl dolls got a make-over (who doesn't like a makeover?!) and were now called DELUXE Quick Curl dolls. Each Deluxe Quick Curl doll wears an ankle-length dress with a white fringed shawl, a faux pearl necklace and pilgrim shoes; Deluxe Quick Curl Barbie in blue (see photo of my recent purchase above!), Deluxe Quick Curl Skipper in pink, Deluxe Quick Curl P.J. in red and Deluxe Quick Curl Cara in a yellow. There wasn’t a Deluxe Quick Curl Francie. Also new, the Deluxe Quick Curl dolls came with a long fall-hairpiece with an attached ribbon. Quick Curl dolls were produced until 1978.

1973 Mod Hair Ken, although not a Quick Curl, is the first Ken doll with rooted hair. He also has reusable facial hair stickers that allows Ken to have a mustache, side burns and a beard. I had him as a kid and thought he was kinda creepy. :)

Here’s a breakdown of all of the Quick Curls:
1973 Quick Curl Barbie #4220
1973 Quick Curl Kelley #4221
1973 Quick Curl Francie #4222
1973 Quick Curl Skipper #4223
1975 Quick Curl Cara #7291
1973 Quick Curl Miss America #8697
1973 Kellogg’s Corn Flakes promotional Miss America doll #3194
1976 Deluxe Quick Curl Barbie #9217
1976 Deluxe Quick Curl P.J. #9218
1976 Deluxe Quick Curl Cara #9220
1976 Deluxe Quick Curl Skipper #9428 (exclusive to Europe)

Here's a vintage Quick Curl Barbie commercial from the 70s! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z--ntETyNYo

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Quick Curl Cara has been on my dream list for years and I've finally been able to add her to my Mod Barbie collection! I have the Canadian version. Same doll but the box is a little different. Both box versions say 1974 but she didn't arrive until 1975 for purchase.

Cara was introduced in 1975 in two versions; #7291 Quick Curl Cara and #7283 Free Movin' Cara. A year later, Mattel came out with #9220 Quick Curl Deluxe Cara and #9528 Ballerina Cara. All four Caras use the Steffie head mold.

My favorite is the first Quick Curl Cara. I just love love love her groovy outfit in those bright colors. She's wearing a long wrap-around multi-printed skirt with a matching crop top that has long blue sheer sleeves. She also comes with a quick curler wand, comb and brush.

​Click here to find your Quick Curl Cara doll on eBay!

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An influential era in Barbie history was the introduction of iconic Superstar Barbie in 1977. She was ready to do the Hustle under a disco ball at Studio 54, right along with Karen and Tony in Saturday Night Fever! Barbie Signature Principal Designer, Bill Greening, said SuperStar Barbie was a game-changer Barbie doll. Glitzy SuperStar Barbie was Mattel’s first major redesign since the 1967 Twist 'n Turn Barbie. The updated head mold featured a new smiling and decidedly different face. Also new were her bent arms but she kept her twist ’n turn waist and bendable legs. She sported a Farrah Fawcett-inspired hairstyle with a flowing blonde mane parted on her left with pretty sun streaks. The first SuperStar Barbie dolls on the market included a star-shaped SuperStar necklace for the child.

In honor of this doll’s 45th anniversary, a vintage SuperStar Barbie reproduction debuted in 2022 for adult collectors. “Superstar Barbie reflected all of the glitz and glamour of the disco era,” Bill recalls. This reproduction (repro) doll is dressed in a fabulous pink evening gown with a glittering ruffle boa. Sparkling “diamond” jewelry and matching pink heels complete her glamorous look. This doll uses the same Superstar face sculpt that was introduced with the original doll. The SuperStar Barbie face mold stayed in the Barbie line for more than 20 years! 1982 Twirly Curls Barbie, 1978 Pretty Changes Barbie and 1984 DreamTime Barbie are examples with the same face sculpt as SuperStar Barbie. 

The 2022 repro SuperStar Barbie isn’t Mattel’s first, though. For Barbie’s 50th anniversary, in 2009, Mattel produced six reproductions of past popular Barbie dolls for the My Favorite Barbie line: 1959 Original Teenage Fashion Model “Ponytail Barbie,” 1982 Bubble Cut Barbie, 1967 Twist ’n Turn Barbie, 1971 Malibu Barbie, 1977 SuperStar Barbie and 1986 Rockers Barbie. There were several other dolls were created to celebrate Barbie’s 50th birthday but they weren't reproductions.

SuperStar Barbie’s best friend was 1977 SuperStar Christie #9950 who also uses the SuperStar Barbie head mold. She has black hair with copper highlights and wears a yellow version of SuperStar Barbie’s pink satin gown. Mattel produced a beautiful reproduction of SuperStar Christie in 2021, a year before SuperStar Barbie’s repro debuted.

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1982 Swirly Curls Barbie

1982 Swirly Curls Barbie

1978 Pretty Changes Barbie

1978 Pretty Changes Barbie

1977 SuperStar Christie Reproduction (2021)

1977 SuperStar Christie Reproduction (2021)

1984 DreamTime Barbie

1984 DreamTime Barbie

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