Mattel 40th Anniversary Barbie

Hallmark Ornament 1999 Barbie Stamp Ornament 40th Anniv

Hallmark Ornament 1999 BARBIE STAMP ORNAMENT 40th Anniv HALLMARK KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT 1999 BARBIE ORNAMENT SILKEN FLAME POSTAGE STAMP Part of the Celebrate the Century Collection of Hallmark Ornaments Brand New in original box with price tag attached Stock Number I8559 Porcelain and Metal -dated 1999 Ornament measures 2 1/2" square. Ornament has never been removed from the box. There is a little discoloration on the edges of the metal due to age, but can most likely be cleaned with a metal cleaner

40th Anniversary Barbie

She's wearing a stunning black and silvery gown inspired by the original 1959 bathing suit she wore in the very beginning.

40th Anniversary Barbie

There are few American women who can say they have not been touched in some way by the Barbie phenomenon. After appearing with little fanfare some 40 years ago in a '50s-style black-and-white striped bathing suit, she worked her way up from a factory assembly line (literally) to the limelight. High-heeled, smoky-eyed, and flaunting those trademark cascading blonde curls, she made the world fall in love with her--and apparently it loves her now more than ever. To celebrate her four decades on the scene, Mattel commissioned this Limited Edition 40th Anniversary Barbie doll for collectors of all ages and ethnic backgrounds (see alternative Anniversary Barbie). She wears a sparkling black-and-white striped gown with sheer gathers at the shoulders and an explosion of fabric designed as a fishtail hem that absolutely defies gravity. But what makes Barbie popular to collectors is her ability to accessorize down to the tiniest detail. In this instance, she wears "diamond" drop earrings, sheer black pantyhose, black pumps, an extravagant diamond choker, and a diamond tiara placed in dramatically upswept hair. Our anniversary girl holds a bouquet of 40 pink roses with a tiny card that says "Happy 40th Anniversary." This Barbie steps into the present--with a wink at the past--with the inclusion of the "doll's doll." That is, 40th Anniversary Barbie comes with her own scaled-down premier doll, dressed in said bathing suit and packaged in a box that mimics the original. It all comes with a two-year manufacturer's warranty and display stand. Enjoy. --Diane Beall