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The 1976 - 1978 European Straight Leg Barbie #7382, like a number of other European Barbie dolls, looks like the infamous 1971 Malibu Barbie, 1975 Gold Medal Barbie #7233, 1974's (the sports set) Sun Valley Barbie skier #7806 and the like. The European Barbies are just missing Malibu Barbie's tan!


This 1976 - 1977 Barbie (above) was only released in Europe and Canada. She was also known as the "pale or pink skin" Malibu Barbie. She was a simple doll, made inexpensively with straight (no-bend) legs and a no-twist waist. She used the popular Stacey head mold and wore a blue two-piece swimsuit. She was only available in blond. In 1978, her face changed a little (see pic below).


Read my blog post on other European/Canadian Barbies here. They can be difficult to differentiate from one another.


European Barbies are a bit more challenging to find. See if you can find yours here on eBay!!

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1976 European Barbie doll #7382 | courtesy of Barbie List Holland