Name: Mattel 80th Anniversary Barbie
Made by and When: Mattel, 2025
Material: Vinyl, paint, synthetic hair fibers
Doll Designer: Carlyle Nuera
Label: Black
Face Sculpt: Closed-mouth Brooklyn
Body Type: Model Muse Curvy
SKU#: JBJ18
Height: 11-1/2 inches
Hair, Eyes, Mouth: The dark-brown rooted hair is styled in a braided bun with painted baby hair that frames the forehead and sideburns. The brown-painted eyes have painted upper and lower eyelashes. The mouth is closed with muted red lip color.
Clothes: Dressed in a sleek, shimmery red full-length gown that is accented by bow-like tulle sleeves and a dramatic tulle bustle. Wears red full-length gloves, “M” initialed earrings with a faux red gemstone set in gold, and red high-heeled shoes.
Other: This doll commemorates Mattel’s 80th anniversary in the toy industry.
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