Name: Harley-Davidson Barbie #5
Made by and When: Mattel, 2000
Designed by: Sharon Zuckerman
Head Sculpt: Asha
Material: Vinyl
Height: 11-1/2 inches
Hair, Eyes, Mouth: Long black rooted hair styled in multiple tiny braids, hazel-brown-painted eyes, closed mouth with maroon lip color
Clothes: The black leatherette Harley-Davidson biking outfit includes a jacket, a shirt, pants, a belt, a chain, boots, gold-tone earrings, a backpack, a helmet, and sunglasses. A doll stand and a certificate of authenticity are included in the package.
Other: This doll is the final and fifth doll in the Harley-Davidson Barbie series that was all the rage when introduced in 2000. Doll collectors and Harley-Davidson enthusiasts coveted this doll.
Box Description: Sleek shining chrome. Incredible power. Pure exhilaration. Once the adventure begins, it never ends. The road burns up, fanning the flames of excitement that could only come from riding a motorcycle. Barbie doll thunders past in a rush of night air, disappearing into the glowing backdrop of an American sunset. She always plays it cool, even In the heat of the moment, with Harley-Davidson Motorcycles.
Barbie lives the legend, dressed in attire inspired by the celebrated style of Harley-Davidson. A black leatherette jacket with real working zipper proudly features the world famous logo. The jacket, black pants, and black shirt are each embellished with a very hot, yellow and orange flame design. Intricately detailed, this outfit is accented with a silvery chain, black backpack, and boots. A sleek black helmet and sunglasses make the trip unforgettable.
The quintessential cool of Barbie and Harley-Davidson: together, they’re hotter than ever!
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