Name: Model of the Moment Nichelle Urban Hipster
Made by and When: Mattel, 2004
Designed by: Robert Best
Facial Sculpt: Nichelle
Label: Gold
Body: ModelMuse
Material: Vinyl, paint, synthetic hair
Marks: (Head) TM/©2004 / MATTEL, INC. (Near the rim of the right buttocks) TM/©2003 Mattel, Inc. / China
Height: 11-3/4 inches
Hair, Eyes, Mouth: Black tightly coiled rooted hair, brown-painted eyes, closed mouth with muted gray lip color
Clothing: White polyester taffeta halter-top dress embellished with a flowing, crinkle chiffon sash; white panties, replaced white strappy high-heels, an elaborate golden necklace, and an embossed black handbag; (the last gallery image illustrates the handbag and the original shoes).
Other: Model of the Moment Nichelle uses the ModelMuse body sculpt, which is one-fourth inch taller than other Barbies released before and during 2004, before Mattel introduced the Tall Barbie body. No more than 25,000 pieces were created worldwide. Packaging includes a certificate of authenticity and a display stand.
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