Thursday, March 28, 2024

Little Debbie Barbie #2

The Barbie Special Edition Little Debbie Snacks doll was copyrighted in 2001.

As noted in my previous post, I purchased two different Little Debbie Barbies to redress as black dolls. This post features the second doll.

I purchased a $5.97 Barbie from Walmart to redress the 1st Little Debbie Barbie.  Because that doll uses the 1990s Asha face, I decided to use another Asha-faced doll to redress the 2nd doll. For this redress, I used a doll I already owned.

Found at Big Lots in 2009, Glam Barbie was selected for this doll. Glam Barbie (renamed Paulette) had worn a handmade double-twist wig that a fellow blogger made. Thankfully, I did not cut the doll's original hair. Instead, I braided and pinned it in place underneath the twisted wig.

Glam Barbie (Paulette), found at Big Lots in 2009, posed for a photo before redressing commenced. (She shared her original red boots with S.i.S. Chandra several years ago.)

Paulette models the Little Debbie Barbie fashion.

Barbie Special Edition Little Debbie's fashion includes a straw hat piped in chambray blue, a white knit sleeveless top, a chambray blue cardigan sweater, blue and white gingham Capris, and light blue loafers.

Accessories include a light blue hair brush, a doll stand, and a Little Debbie gift bag of mock Little Debbie Snacks—Honey Buns, Brownie Lights, and Oatmeal Creme Pies. 

Glam Barbie/Paulette is redressed and boxed as Barbie Special Edition Little Debbie.

Securing the redressed doll inside the Barbie Special Edition Little Debbie's box completed the recreation of my second black Little Debbie Barbie. 

Mission accomplished.


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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Little Debbie Barbie #1

40th Anniversary Little Debbie 1960-2000 Barbie Special Edition Series IV has a copyright year of 1999.

Dolls named Debbie (for obvious reasons) have always interested me. In 1992, Mattel introduced Little Debbie Barbie followed by four additional Little Debbie Barbies in subsequent years. Mini versions of the dolls were also available. None of the dolls are Black because the brand was named after the founder's then 3-1/2 year-old granddaughter, Debra McKee. Because of the name, I wanted a Little Debbie Barbie. 

The Little Debbie Snack Story from the back of Series IV Little Debbie Barbie's box

While the snack cakes date back to the early 1930s, the Little Debbie brand name was not used until 1957. My mother never purchased Little Debbie Snack Cakes for us. Years later, I purchased a few varieties for my children and grandchildren. My youngest grandson loved their classic Oatmeal Creme Pies. Introduced in 1983, their Donut Sticks were my favorite. I no longer buy or eat any of these sugary snacks today, but owning a black version of Little Debbie Barbie remained a desire.

Recently, I purchased two of the five Little Debbie Barbies that wear more contemporary clothing than the original 1992 doll. I used the dolls' clothes to redress two Barbies that use the 1990 Asha head sculpt. The first redressed doll is featured in this post.

An Asha-faced Barbie wore a cute butterfly-print purple dress.

A basic Barbie fashion doll from Walmart that originally wore a purple butterfly print dress was used to redress the 40th Anniversary Little Debbie Barbie Special Edition Doll Series IV as illustrated below:

The Asha-faced doll wears the 40th Anniversary Little Debbie Barbie's blue gown, silver drawstring purse, and silver hair ribbon as a headband.

The 40th Anniversary Little Debbie Barbie wears replacement silver high-heel shoes but is otherwise complete including the accessories shown with the doll and in a separate photo next.

The doll is shown with the accompanying accessories.

Accessories include empty boxes of Little Debbie Snack Cakes—Honey Buns, Brownie Lights, and Oatmeal Creme Pies—a blue hairbrush, a serving tray that illustrates Little Debbie snacks, and a doll stand.

The front of the box and the doll in the box are illustrated here.

After redressing the Asha-faced doll, I placed it and the packaged Little Debbie Barbie accessories in the 40th Anniversary doll's box.



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Thursday, March 21, 2024

65th Anniversary Barbie

Two shipping boxes contain Barbie 65th Blue Sapphire Anniversary Dolls - Brunette


I ordered three 65th Blue Sapphire Anniversary Barbies but canceled one order before it shipped.

The two I ordered arrived during the week of March 10, 2024. I've removed one doll from the shipping carton to photograph for this post. The other is reserved for something else.

The full-length black and white swirl and black and white striped gown pays homage to #1 Barbie's iconic black and white swimsuit.

The doll's beautiful brown hair is styled in double-strand twists with painted "baby hair" that frames the face.

I did not want to miss an opportunity to own this stunning doll. So, I ordered from Mattel Creations in the early a.m. on March 6, 2024.

A day or two after ordering this doll from Mattel Creations, I ordered another one from Amazon after their buy page became active. On the same day, I ordered yet another doll from Walmart. I planned to cancel the Mattel Creations order because I had to pay $9.99 to become a Barbie Signature member to order it from their site. Mattel shipped the doll before I could cancel that order. So, I canceled the Walmart order instead.

The 65th Blue Sapphire Anniversary Barbie is from the Black Label Barbie Signature Collection. The doll is described on the back of the box as better illustrated in the next picture. The description is also typed below the picture. 

Closer view of the back of the box

Since 1959, Barbie has inspired imaginations and generations to believe that anything is possible. Celebrating her 65th Blue Sapphire Anniversary, Barbie is dazzling in a scallop-edged ballgown with a sheer underskirt and black gloves. Inspired by the rich fashion heritage of the brand, the classic couture gown is a modern take on the iconic Barbie swimsuit with a bold, graphic print. The look is beguiling with a dramatic waterfall ponytail swept up to reveal blue sapphire-inspired earrings and a playful side glance accentuated with blue eye makeup behind chic cat eye sunglasses. Here’s to 65 years of fun, fashion, and unlimited possibilities. 

65th Blue Sapphire Anniversary Barbie - Brunette is indeed a gorgeous doll. I love everything about her!

I have two other manufactured black Barbies that pay homage to #1 Barbie: 60th Anniversary Barbie released in 2019 (box date of 2018) and the 50th Anniversary 1959 Debut Barbie doll released in 2009 (box date 2008).

I photographed all three together. 

L-R: 60th Anniversary Barbie (pink box), 65th Blue Sapphire Anniversary Barbie - Brunette, and the 50th Anniversary 1959 Debut Barbie.

The lovely trio is shown in a close-up photo.

Scroll down at this link to view more pictures of the 60th Anniversary Barbie purchased from Walgreens in 2020.

See a formerly white, now dyed and colored (with a colored pencil) 35th Anniversary Barbie here

Read the 65th Blue Sapphire Anniversary Barbie's Virtual Black Doll Museum installation here.

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