Name: Very Velvet Christie
Made by and When: Mattel, 1998
Material: Vinyl, paint, synthetic hair
Height: 11-1/2 inches
Head Sculpt: Asha
Hair, Eyes, Mouth: Black-rooted, wavy hair; green-painted eyes with painted upper and lower eyelashes, an open mouth with painted teeth
Clothes/Accessories: Very Velvet Christie (African American/Black edition, #20529) wears a fashionable purple velvet bodysuit with a matching removable glittery tulle skirt, a velvet jacket with silver button details, velvet-covered boots, and a silver tiara. The outfit is designed for customization, featuring a purple bow with long ribbons. Accessories include a hair brush, three markers, stickers, and instructions.
Other: Very Velvet Christie (friend of Barbie) is one of four dolls designed to be customized with stickers to color and add to the dress. The other dolls in the collection, illustrated on the back of the box, include Barbie, Kira, and Teresa.
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