I loved the look of some of the new BMR1959 Barbies & Kens and was lucky enough to purchase one of the outfits from a fellow collector. I redressed my basketball MTM Barbie in the outfit and she looks fantastic! I didn’t think the outfit would fit because the basketball Barbie is a tall Barbie but it does. Shoes were not included in the purchase of the outfit but the shoes of the basketball MTM Barbie work just as well.
“The Barbie® Fashion Model Collection commemorates its 20th anniversary with one final series that celebrates the glamour, sophistication and timeless elegance of fashion. Barbie® Best in Black™ doll is ready for any occasion in her jet-black mini dress with stylish leg-of-mutton sleeves. Sheer, black calf-high stockings and mary-jane inspired heels to complement her fresh, fashion-forward look.”
Dia De Muertos is a two-day holiday in early November when families gather to celebrate the lives of their departed loved ones. The Barbie Dia De Muertos doll honors the traditions and symbols often seen throughout this time. Barbie™ is wearing a long, ruffled, embroidered dress which is embellished with heart and butterfly details. Her face is painted in a traditional skull mask, and she wears a crown with monarch butterflies and bright marigolds. Price: US$75 on barbie.mattel.com. Mattel is currently sold out but you can leave your contact details with them and they will notify you once new stocks come in.
The BMR1959™ collection celebrates the fashion heritage of Barbie® and showcases how current trends influence the brand. These bold, fully posable dolls capture the diverse looks found in today’s streetwear culture. From high-low fashion mixes, re-imagined ‘90s gear to juxtaposed patterns, textures, and silhouettes, this curated ensemble is all about personal expression and style. (mattel.barbie.com)
All the dolls in the collection are fully posable, comes in a streetwear-inspired shoebox and include a BMR1959™ logo doll stand. Priced at US$29.99.
These very colorful dolls remind me of the United Colors of Benneton dolls from the 1990s. I’m excited about the fully posable Ken dolls and can’t wait to see them.
I just got this doll a couple of weeks ago but didn’t debox her because I wasn’t sure whether I was going to keep her. In fact, she was one of the dolls I was going to sell to reduce my collection of Poppy Parker dolls. However, this video has got me reconsidering my decision. It’s a review done by SureshNY and as usual he’s done an excellent review. Here it is for you to enjoy.
I have just received information that these dolls are now available at barbie.com 
“Renowned digital influencer, entrepreneur and designer Chriselle Lim has been creating quite a stir in the fashion industry since she started her career as a wardrobe stylist for prominent fashion books and celebrities. As the founder of The Chriselle Factor, she empowers and inspires women across the globe through her daily musings on beauty, fashion, and lifestyle. Styled by Chriselle Lim Barbie® dolls capture the social influencer’s signature working woman’s fashion-forward look. Each doll includes a doll stand for display and a Certificate of Authenticity.”(Source: barbie.mattel.com)
The body type for doll #1 in the pantsuit is articulated original with the Mari face sculpt while the body type of doll#2 is curvy with the Selma face sculpt.
I’m reserving my opinion on these dolls until I’ve had a chance to see them in person.
I love this series and was very excited to find out about the 2 latest additions. The first is Rosa Parks and the second is Sally Ride. I love both face molds but right now I am leaning towards getting the Rosa Parks doll.
Rosa Parks Barbie Inspiring Women Series
Sally Rider Barbie Inspiring Women Series
Check out these Star Wars™ Barbie dolls which are inspired by original concept art from Star Wars: A New Hope. This collection re-imagines iconic characters through a distinctive high-fashion filter. There are 3 dolls in this collection: Star Wars™ R2D2 x Barbie® Doll; Star Wars™ Darth Vader x Barbie® Doll and Princess Leia Star Wars x Barbie® Doll.
Star Wars™ R2D2 x Barbie® Doll
Star Wars™ Darth Vader x Barbie® Doll
Princess Leia Star Wars x Barbie® Doll.
These dolls are currently available for pre-order and are priced at US$100.00 each. Check them out on Barbie.Mattel.com
Barbie® honors the ultimate pop chameleon, English singer, songwriter, and actor, David Bowie, whose dramatic musical transformations continue to influence and inspire. With a career spanning over five decades, David Bowie was at the vanguard of contemporary culture as a musician, artist, and icon. He was, and remains to be, a unique presence in contemporary culture. Dressed as Bowie’s fantastic sci-fi alter ego, Ziggy Stardust, in the iconic metallic ‘space suit,’ this collectible Barbie® doll honors the cultural legacy of the musical genius who redefined rock and roll. (Source: Barbie.Mattel.com)
I tried visiting Barbie.com to check on her availability but she doesn’t seem to be available at the moment. It is marked as a Gold Label doll so it will be produced in limited quantities and unfortunately, I don’t know what that quantity is. Priced at USD50.00
I meant to post this the other day but then RL cropped up and I completely forgot about it till now. The 2019 Holiday Barbies are out and are available in 3 different skin tones.
I would like to see the actual dolls before I consider getting them. There was a point in time when I had all the holiday Barbies starting with the one in 1988 but I had to give some of them up when my collection exploded and I had to downsize my collection.
What about you? Is one of these dolls or the set of 3 on your wishlist?
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