By Admin on March 06th, 2010
Barbie My Favorite Time Capsule 1962 Brunette Bubble Cut Doll
- In celebration of Barbie doll’s 50th anniversary, Brunette Bubble Cut doll and period fashion return
- Brunette Bubble Cut doll and period fashion return
- Now is your opportunity to reconnect with a long-lost friend
- Includes a reproduction Barbie doll, an extra reproduction fashion from the era and a collector’s booklet
- Collect them all while the celebration lasts
Product Description
In celebration of Barbie doll’s 50th anniversary, favorite dolls and period fashions return, recreated in loving detail. If you missed your chance before, or no longer have your beloved Barbie, now is your opportunity to reconnect with a long-lost friend! Each set includes a reproduction Barbie doll, and extra reproduction fashion from the era and a collector’s booklet. Complete your 50th anniversary collection with the My Favorite Barbie doll series of unforgettabl… More >>
Barbie My Favorite Time Capsule 1962 Brunette Bubble Cut Doll
Just received my Amazon order. I simply don’t understand why Mattel has to use an industrial strength plastic staple to attach the doll’s head to the box. It can’t ever be completely removed, and I simply don’t see why Barbie’s head needs to be attached to a box at all. Is it going to run away?
The face paint is lovely, but is there any earthly reason why her short hair must be shellacked within an inch of its life? Honestly!
The fake fur stole is narrower and more sparse this time around, compared to the last repro. You need to be incredibly nimble to fasten the necklace. (still haven’t managed it!) The biggest disappointment are the sparkly shoes. A few years back, the first time this outfit was reproduced, the shoes were the neatest part: The glitter was actually inside the plastic, part of the shoe material, itself. So cool! Here, they just dipped the top of the shoes in gluey sparkles. It looks totally cheesey and cheap.
A real letdown.
Rating: 4 / 5
As a Barbie Collector, I want the box to be in perfect condition but it was not. I was disappointed. Another Barbie I ordered was not like that at all, she was perfect. So, I guess this time was just a fluke.
Rating: 2 / 5
Upon receiving this particular doll, it brought back many fond memories. I am a collector but some Barbie’s are more fun to have than others. This one is one of my new favorites.
Rating: 5 / 5
Why does Mattel insist on poking a hole through every fine fabric costume on collectible dolls with a needle and thread or plastic t-tie?
After the millions of dolls they have sold, could their staff devise a way to keep the doll in the box without having to sew the dress to the box?
Even if the collector wishes to display the doll outside the box, they must try to carefully remove the thread – which still leaves the hole poked through the fabric in front of gown.
All in all, the set is a desirable one due to the resemblance to the earlier doll, but really, why would someone pay this much money for a doll with a gown with holes punched through the fabric?
Madame Alexander – a premier doll manufacturer for years – has for years securely fastened their dolls with a simple ribbon or rigid plastic forms. Why can’t Mattel do the same?
Mattel is lacking in Quality Control on this issue, and the same with the Elvis and Priscilla Presley Giftset. Three holes are punched through the fabric of Priscilla’s dress!
Rating: 2 / 5
Issued to celebrate Barbie’s 50th anniversary, this is a reproduction of the 1962 brunette ‘bubblecut’ doll, with a bonus era-appropriate fashion also included in the package.
Dressed in her standard jersey-cut red swimsuit, the brunette bubblecut doll also wears pearl stud earrings and red open-toed mules. The bubblecut hairstyle was introduced in 1962, proving to be very popular at the time–partially inspired by the look and glamour of Jackie Kennedy. Collectors of vintage Barbie also particularly love the bubblecut dolls; the rare “sidepart bubblecut” being a highly sought-after variation which was only produced for a short time. In addition, a spectacular “bubble-on-bubble” hairstyle was created as one of the wigs for the Fashion Queen Barbie doll.
My only quibble with this reissue lies in the quality of the hair. Original bubblecuts (and earlier repros like “Silken Flame” and “Career Girl”) were much more realistic. The hair on this current repro is far too bouffant; Barbie looks like she’s overdosed on hairspray!
Also included in this package is a reproduction of “Enchanted Evening”, one of Barbie’s most desirable and popular gowns of the era. A delicate, strapless gown made of frosted pink satin, with a white faux fur stole. Long white gloves, triple-strand pearl necklace, pearl stud earrings and sparkly open-toed pumps complete this elegant gown.
This is a classic doll reproduction; perfect for the Barbie collector in your family.
Rating: 5 / 5