Is This Barbie Worth $160? - New @BarbieStyle Collector Doll Review
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- I really didn't want to spend $160 on a Barbie but I NEEDED to know what this made to move doll was like. Is it worth the money or is just another Barbie?
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I haven't done anything with barbies in a very long time, but having watched a lot of Jen's videos on various doll reviews and working at a retail store that has a large selection of barbies and other dolls, I can kind of see where some of the price here is coming from. Which is the clothing. The majority of 15 to 25 dollar, dolls, have single layered, clothing prices, often made of a plasticy, cheap material rather then actual fabric. They often only have surged hems, (so a raw hem with stitching to keep it from fraying), and if theres any detail to the clothing its usually just printed on the fabric to mimic what it's supposed to be. Here, both the blazer and leather jacket had a lining, with added 3D, non-printed details, the doll came with underwear, the stitches were very, very clean, and the dress had an actually gather for the bodice, not just printed detail. The clothes look like miniature versions of real clothing instead of dolls clothes. Now, the fact the dress is so transparent against the dolls skin is a negative, as is the issue Jen had with the pants. But this set in isolation feels like a collector set. Could there have been a couple more clothing items and a better stand for the price, yes I think so. But the fact the doll is a play to move styled body, and the visible quality of the clothing (compared to the 15 to 25 dollar barbies) is there, its definitely on the higher end. Would I pay that much, no. I just can understand were some of the cost is coming from.
I gotta say, while I love the doll and all the fun outfits she comes with, I really don’t think this set is worth the $160 price tag. Both the doll and her clothes look very basic. Quite frankly there isn’t really anything that separates this set apart from cheaper barbies.
If a company expects you to pay $160 dollars for a set, they should make it worth the price tag.
For example: Perhaps a doll with more extravagant makeup or maybe even tinsel in her hair and clothes that are unique and high quality.
If you’re a die hard Barbie collector and don’t mind the price that’s alright.
This doll is still beautiful and her clothes are nice.
I just think that Mattel should’ve put more creativity into this set to make it worth $160
I agree.
her body is made out of a sturdier plastic, her joints feel solid and tight, she uses the collector millie sculpt (which is smaller than playline millie), her hair is a high quality saran, she comes with two complete instagram trendy outfits AND the clothes are really well constructed (they have lining! the jacket has a functioning zipper! fabric handbag!) and are made of really nice materials. and lets not forget the packaging which is just stunning to look at and is made out a very nice sturdy carboard.
its all in the details.
Tbh i feel like it should’ve been in the $70-$80 range.
@@wigglytuffie Still too much, I could recreate her with a made to mover Barbie.
@@Lovelybby24 visually maybe 🤷♂️ but you ppl wont understand it until u get one in ur hands
When I saw that mine could not wear her pants with her underwear, I wasn’t surprised. Fabric thickness is in our real world scale and adds a lot of bulk to 1:6 scale dolls. Ruth Handler always said that was why the original doll was so incredibly thin, because the clothes added many “inches” to her frame. And keeping in mind that the original clothes were lined, and at least the same, if not probably much better quality, as the adult collector clothes in this set, that makes sense to me. (Not that I’m in any way absolving Handler for any body image problems the original Barbie may have caused generations of girls.)
Kinda explains the painted on underwear. I'm surprised I never realized this before.
The clothes were way better quality.
@Lèmon Lēe, I find it hard to believe, because I don’t think it had a negative effect on me. Barbie only had had a positive impact on me. She allowed me imagine everything I wanted to achieve in adulthood. But studies and other people’s experiences seem to show otherwise, so I wanted to be careful not to discount that in my comment.
Society as a whole put the issue of body size/what size is in style and acceptable in the head of the youth from long ago and is still doing it now just for a different size.
Honestly, this doll is what EVERY doll should be like. This should be the standard, not the Collector Doll.
Agreed. And they do not cost the company much to make. It is just theft at this point.
At this point this doll should be sort of low tier base and the price too considering I seen far better dolls made by other cheap manufacturers / toys.
I can get a good jointed doll for 10 dollars even less, then clothing some include them some don't. But is kinda pointless because in both cases often they are terribly made. With rare occasions finding cheap great clothing items. If I would hunt down toys I would focus on the doll to be of great quality, everything else can be sourced elsewhere.
I rather encourage kids so as adults to make their own clothing items, toy accessories etc.
It's great for spending time with your kids (or any other kids really, friends or family same thing) and bond better.
If it's collectors item and cost 150+ $ then it better come as one instead of looking and offer half of what I would get 10-20$ set that I can buy in a China store.
But then again I can't compare Europe to European Union, USA and Canada, Russia, China, etc all regions have their own prices.
HOWEVER if someone from west says that 100$ is expensive (which is common to hear) then what should I say who have a paycheck of 400 Euros a month and some have even less then that. There are places that get 500-1000 a month but it gets burned away in a few days on food, bills and whatever then you are back at the monthly grind again so you can get your next paycheck that you will see for 1 day ...
Tbh I think she's adorable and the quality is definitely a step in the right direction, but $160 ad even the $100 in the us is just way too much especially considering many people have had quality control issues which shouldn't be happening at this price point. Plus, the dress seems really cheep and the zipper on the jacket isn't to scale. These wouldn't be HUGE issues at a $25 or even $50 price point, but for over $100 it's a no. I'll buy her if she goes on sale, or maybe I'll find the suit on ebay, but I think the appeal is more for hardcore barbie fans who aren't a fan of playline dolls or Integrity toys.
@Lèmon Lēe Agreed
Mattel really has some nerve pricing these dolls so high when you can get a better doll and clothing from a Rainbow High/L.O.L OMG for $26 💀💀 this Barbie is cute but is definitely a $30 playline doll, shame on you Mattel!
I just made the same point! With Rainbow High I get a doll, stand, comb, two outfits, socks, two pairs of shoes and an accessory of some sort for $20-25 (plus tax). Like why am I going to pay $75 more for the same thing just from Mattel. AND MGA has a great warranty so if you get a doll that isn't correct, like her knee is broken or her clothing doesn't fit her you can easily get a replacement no problem.
While I love my Rainbow High dolls, my Krystal came with issues with her clothing that you could see straight through the clear packaging. I ordered her online because she was so hard to get at the time so I couldn't be picky with which one I got. I honestly feel weird getting so much for a doll for only $30. It makes me wonder what production was like (and the people affected by it) in order to make the dolls so inexpensive.
As someone who collects all types of dolls, not just Barbie and other Mattel dolls, this is super disappointing. I live in the US so even a $100 price point for this doll is absolutely outrageous, when you can find other high quality dolls with multiple outfits for $20-30 (ie Bratz & Rainbow High)
The underware in the purse 😂. Best review ever 💯😂👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Like how the Barbie is similar to a ball jointed doll in the way it has more range of motion than the standard doll. However agree that the doll didn't exactly wow me. The clothes and hairstyle although cute are so basic. Not sure how to feel about Barbie walking around all professional-ish with her unders hiding in her purse...well...we'll just leave that alone lol. Gotta admire her for being a rebel tho lol.
I do actually vibe with that, but definitely more something for the adults to appreciate and vibe with rather than the kids 😅 and in all honesty you can get a better bjd for adults for less money...
This gave me a good laugh! I can come up with a few reasons for her keeping her panties in her purse...time and place. I like the idea of rebel Barbie though!
@@Just1Nora Right! Makes you wonder what Barbie's been doing with her "free time" when she's not being a superstar lol. And I agree, rebel Barbie would be pretty epic!
I've missed these kind of reviews so much!!
I will never understand why in the us/canada you don't have tax already included in the price. It's so much easier to know the total amount to pay right away as we do in Europe and probably anywhere else.
Apperantly it’s because each state has its own tax laws and prices and no one cares enough to calculate the differences and give the total price
The same thing Jammin said applies to Canada as well, each province has different tax applied. I totally agree though it's really annoying having to calculate the total myself before paying for something. There are even different types of tax, that vary depending on where you are(and what you buy). GST (Good n Service tax), PST (provincial sales tax), HST (harmonized sales tax), and no I have no idea how it works.
Haha I just add x 1.13 to my price and get the price. At least in groceries we know what we pay.
@@NexJen Sameeee! Took me way too long to adopt the habit though haha.
You can me both. I have always said just add the tax onto the damn label so I can stop doing mental math every time I want to buy something.
If anyone has issues cutting the tags that attach the doll via her head, use nail clippers to get closer without cutting her hair.
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This has been my secret for years! I don't understand why they keep putting the prong things inside dolls' heads like that but I'll be damned if I'm letting mine have a pokey plastic head.
I've seen some TH-camrs just push the the tag into the doll's head which is what I've been doing. I haven't noticed any rattling but I'm also a collector and not a playing with them so I can't really speak to whether it's problem. 🤷♀️
@@xfairfaeriex To me it's just an annoying bit of extra packaging that winds up adding something junky to the doll and can warp the head inside the packaging if it's too tight.
Cuticle scissors would work well, too.
"Super Easy, Barely An Inconvenience" someone likes Ryan George
I'm disappointed that the quality wasn't consistent throughout all items in the pack. Those flimsy shoes and awkward stand ruin everything. It's like going to a 5 star restaurant and being given plastic utensils and your wine coming in a juice box. I think it's a nice selection of clothing that you can play with and get a few different looks, but wish the dress wasn't see through and that the pants fit over the underwear. I like that some classic Barbie pink is included: "pink for girls" is sort of insulting, but Barbie owns that pink, and when she wears it, it's a statement of strength - no stereotype is going to hold her back! I'm not a fan of blonde haired/blue eyed dolls because they look so basic, but her hairstyle is pretty cute.
This seems to be the start of an idea that wasn’t followed through. I think the doll is cute and the articulation is cool.
The clothes and stand are a let-down, unfortunately. I wouldn’t be willing to pay $50, let alone 3x that amount.
The design comes from the Barbie Style account on Instagram. I think it’s complete and does reflect the style, but the quality is not quite up to the looks on the IG account. The clothing fabric and fit is not as good as it was in the prime years of the Barbie Fashion Model Collection, so you don’t really get that feeling of human clothes in doll scale. Just to note that Jen is in Canada, so if we’re talking Canadian dollars, you know you can’t get much for $50 in Canada, right? Barbie Extra is $45, including tax, and these clothes are way better than that.
@@c.w.2000 You can get plenty for $50 in Canada. No, these clothes are not that much better than the Extra, and WOW, your comment was completely wrong.
I'd recommend the BMR1959 Barbie dolls! They're also Made to Move (if memory serves me right, mine are packed away rn), have a lot of variety in skin tone, hair, and gender, plus some really wild outfits and stands. As far as I can tell, they aren't that hard to come by? But I haven't checked availability in some time and they are about 30 bucks when they aren't on sale. (I feel like it's easier to get a cheaper price on them though.) Edit: So I looked it up and some of the BMR1959 dolls might be harder to find but there are newer dolls called the Barbie Extra series that are quite similar to my mind; they aren't made to move but the in-between articulation. And of course, as Jen said, the wheelchair dolls are pretty easy to find... I still wanna get one sometime. Ahhhh.
Another Edit: Forgot to add, I loved the review! Don't think I'd ever buy this particular doll though. I don't personally feel like the clothing and special display box is worth it for me. She's very nice though and mostly good quality at least.
There is a new line to be officially released on June 16th called Barbie Looks. The outfits are simple, but the dolls have stunning new faces (4 Barbies and 2 Kens) with MTM bodies like the BMR1959. The collector world is very excited about these, and the price is $20 USD.
Barbie's website seems to have two BMR1959 dolls in stock currently for 30 USD. No idea if they ship to Canada but it's nice to see that they still have them.
Whenever I have to deal with the little plastic spikes in the Barbie's head, I find it's better to push them into her head instead. That way you don't have to keep track of them to toss or risk cutting her hair. Just a little tip to next time.
I have zero interest in Barbies but I love watching Jen do her thing. She’s a riot! Keep it up.!!!!!!!
Much as I'm glad they're doing better, this was definitely not worth more than $50. I can get a made to move and two outfits for less at Walmart. The packaging isn't worth the remaining $100. High quality dolls and dolls for children should be the same product.
These outfits are better quality than the fashion packs, though, and the doll’s face screening and hair are nicer. For, it’s more like $100 CAD is reasonable.
I'm definitely impressed with the quality of this Barbie and her clothing pieces, but I think it's mostly just because we don't expect that from mattel anymore... like I was impressed before I remembered how mga Rainbow High dolls quality look like for 20-30$
I like the face mold on this one. It seems clean and fresh, not like other Barbies in recent years. I am not a good judge as to "is it worth it". I do not collect Barbies and only get them occasionally. I am pretty sure I will not be getting this one, because it seems like a lot of money, even for what you get, but I as I said earlier, I am not a good judge for this.
I hope Monster High has this quality
I like your pfp
@@kiwiboos7981 Thanks! :D
This video was exactly what I needed tonight! Thank you, Jen 💖💖
I hope you have a good night and great week ahead. I'm sorry you had a bad day today, but I'm glad I could cheer you up a little.
Jen you look even more gorgeous with that blazer on! 😊 Also my friend's mom used to sew clothes for Barbie dolls as a hobby. We didn't need to buy outfit sets from the store, we had our own custom-made supply. 😁
Thank you so much. I miss looking fancy but not feeling trapped in the clothing. That is awesome!!! I am trying to make more clothing now because I just really want to have those same memories with my daughter.
Of course, I can comment that I understood the reference. It’s super easy, barely an inconvenience.
I loved your video as always, Jen!
Thanks for the review, mrs. Jen ~
I actually like the basic style for this Barbie, I think it works well with this sweet face she have there ~
But the quality of somethings made myself kinda iffy about the price... First, that see-throught dress. By the photos on the box, it doesn't looks like it was intentional this kinda of "look", so, for me, it made the fabric look very cheap... And, like, couldn't they at least make a bra for her or something like that? Second the shoes that looked so bendable... Then the purse with that velcro... Then the stand... (and just now I notice, mrs. Jen haven't really talked about the glasses, right? I don't know if I like them or not by the look of it...)
IDK, this Barbie really is amazingly beautifull for me, but I don't think I would pay that much for her
I super-love this doll and the outfits, but $100 is a LOT for a doll. I think I'd only get this if it was on clearance.
the ruching on the blue chiffon dress is called smocking. its when you sew elastic in intervals so the bodice part hugs and stretches to fit. i believe ruching is just sewing in a drape which is static, without elastic. its seams wont stretch
I honestly love the little jen dance in the intro, it's literally what I do when I 'dance' just vibin 😎🤣
Hahah thanks
“Gyrating against the air” LOL!!
I was able to put the pants on mine with her undies on but I have heard of some clothing irregularities with her. My dress was uneven at the bottom but everything else was good.
Having a difficult afternoon so thanks for posting today 🥰
I'm so sorry to hear you had a rough afternoon. I'm happy I was able to bring you some cheer and I hope you have a great week. Omg I sound like a Christmas greeting card lol.
@@NexJen haha thanks a ton ❤️ you absolutely made my night better with your silliness so I appreciate it!
The most basic quality that all their dolls should have shouldn’t cost $160 🤷♀️
Hold up... I wanna do a bit of math. I'm gonna use USD here. If you go onto Matel's website, the made to move dolls are $15. Clothes sets are about $10 each at Target, but the clothes in question are of a really nice quality, so I can see them going for $15-$20 each. So we're talking $45-$65 for the doll and clothes alone, but since the clothes are of such good quality, I'd be guessing more towards $65. I guess the doll is probably more meant as a collector's items or display piece instead of a children's toy, so that will make it more expensive. But for that price, they really should have thrown in a few more clothes and a decent stand. I can see a collector doing that math and deciding it's worth it for them, but I personally can't justify buying a $100 doll. At that price, I wouldn't be letting my kids play with it, and I also wouldn't put it on display. It would be teasing the kids (my daughter in particular loves dolls of all kinds and would be very upset she couldn't play with it) and the cats would likely knock it down for the kids to get their hands on, anyhow. It's not worth it to me, but again, I can see a collector buying it with no qualms. For a collector's, limited time piece, it IS, absolutely, worth the cost.
I love collecting Barbie but I'm an old-school type of collector, that 80s/90s flair just never gos out of style for me. With that being said this wouldn't be something I would buy and not just because of the price but it looks too plain compared to my butterfly princess or my fire and ice barbie.
Ha yes it is a bit serious & plain. I wonder if they don't realize a lot of adult collectors still enjoy fun & whimsical desgins?
8:22 why don’t you pluck the ties with jewelry pliers? That is much safer and satisfying because you can take out the complete piece. 🌷🎀🌷🎀🌷🎀🌷🎀
I love the way jen is so honest and funny
not a barbie collector, but that dress was a bit of a let-down with how see-through it is. for the price, i would expect it to have some kind of solid lining
Silly mood Jen is best!
I want to collect barbies but I have no space and I already have a Lego obsession!
She's a cute barbie, I love the fact that she's mtm and the clothes that come her. I only wish that barbies had bigger feet. I think 160usd is a bit much for me but if it's something you want and it brings you joy, go for it❣
Wow, new logo font! Cool! I like it cos it looks a bit more relaxed 😌 😎
You can also just press the posts from the clips in her head into her skull. I used to do that to avoid cutting her hair.
I wish when I was little Barbie moved that great. And I really like the clothes you made. She looks so cute in the gray number.
Yes, i remember voting for 2 dolls already 💕
Some states don't have tax, OR - No tax; WA - roughly (unless in Seattle) 8.7%, CA - GOOD LUCK!
But she would come to about $110 where I in WA, unless I could find her in store in OR.
My biggest problem with Barbie is they charge way to much for these sets.
With my Rainbow High dolls they are between $20-$25 (plus tax) and I get a fully articulated doll, comb, nice doll stand, hangers, two (2) pairs of shoes, at least pair of socks, and on average 5 pieces of clothing (depending on the doll) to make two outfits or more if you mix and match, and an accessory of some sort (headband, earrings, etc). Which is just about equal to what this doll is.
So why in the F does Mattel think they need to charge more? Heck the Avery Styles play set that comes with a doll, and a butt ton of clothing and other cool stuff its only $50! And MGA dolls go on sale pretty often. Thanks but I will keep with MGA, at least I feel like I get my monies worth from them, if she was $60 I would consider a Barbie Style doll but not at the price they are wanting.
I love you so much plz do a room toor with out cleaning anything and make it a long video plz thx love u
Haha oh man I couldn't if I wanted to, I've been using my studio as storage while I organize other rooms in my home.
@@NexJen ohh haha I hope it gets better soon and if you
Can plz do it just if u can love u btw what do you like more cats or dogs
Wtf, it looks so average quality. This should be a playline doll. I will only pay 30€ . Also the box looks like a copy of the concept of the lol omg ones. Is a beautiful doll, but not worthy. You can even make yours taking parts from different merch.
I hope this is a helpful hint and doesn't come off as bossy. When removing the taps from her head, just pull the plastic really hard and the taps pull right out of her head. I would like to take credit for this since I do doll unboxings, but I have to give credit to Suresh NY who has a TH-cam channel as well. Believe me, it works. I was a sceptic too. 😊🌹 Love your videos, thanks for making them
The Barbie is so cool
but setting that aside you look amazing and professional in that suit Jen
you go girl!! 😃
I like this doll! Good review Jen! Do you know when the other dolls are available and what they may look like?
Thank you, unfortunately I don't know yet.
FYI: If you grasp the dolls head with one hand, and the backing with the other hand and pull, those things will come right out of the dolls head. No cutting necessary.
They don't stretch the holes?!
My made to move barbie has the same janky elbow on the same side, and after messing with it a bit it also ended up working okay in the end. The price is much too high for me, but I love the blue dress, if I had the material I'd be tempted to make something like it myself. Other than vintage dolls I actually won't buy a Barbie that is not articulated because it takes some of the fun out of them. It's nice to see better quality but that price is super high for most people. It's a pain that Mattel won't just offer articulated dolls, with decent clothes for a reasonable price (like $50 and under).
Always love to watch your videos and being happy that I'm as weird as you xD
Mattel might be going through some tough times with their playline dolls, but when it comes to the collector dolls, they *always* deliver
Not really considering their stand is not tall enough and the plastic shoes are so thing and they are concaving inward and bending ! Totally not worth the 💯 plus price tag ! A good 👍 start in direction I will say considering mattel history on thin cheap iron on 1 layer clothing’s . Barbie extra was way better with the layers ( have them all) Barbie look 2021 even Better but just kinda plain (still love them bc of the simple quality and diversity) I just kinda miss seeing the 80-90s dolls have better quality and uniqueness ! I really wish they would bring back my scene ! Just like how the bratz and monster high are getting a relaunch ! I would love ❤️ to see my scene come back !
Have you seen the lunar New year Barbie? She's 50$ her face is pixelated, she has no articulation and her dress is fully printed on!
Jen can you do a review on the OMG Guy doll Cool Lev?
honestly i love her! the articulation is PERFECT and the clothing looks so high quality! however, the price tag is definitely over the top.
Use hot water to soften the joint. Most made to move dolls have tight elbow joints lately and use a little force and it will bend as it should
Two min in and I already know this is going to be one of my favorite reviews! XD
Edit: I was right xD
I love how her reviews made me laugh especially when she tucked Barbie's undies in her purse 😂
I got us to 99 ❤️ this makes me happy and I love watching all your videos. Xx
If you heat up the elbow joint with a heater or hair dryer, it should loosen the joint unless it is actually glued. My brother does that with his action figures.
I ordered the doll and received it before the first youtube review popped up! I love the doll.
It’s super cute, but I don’t think it’s worth the price. Compare this to an American Girl doll, and the price to product comparison becomes even more obviously skewed. Cool doll, but not $160 cool
Exactly. The new 35th anniversary AG dolls are $150, and I feel like the play value is much better.
As the other comments already all have pointed out, this is what the regular Barbie dolls should be, but instead we are charged a premium collectors price and regular Barbies are just dropped to the lowest quality.
I have a few fake Barbies from back in m childhood that have better quality than regular Barbies now....
That's such a beautiful doll! I want her!
"It's about this big."
- Jen, 2021
XD
I saw a hack for Barbie's hands...using the corners, clipped from sandwich baggies, as mittens to easily get her hands in sleeves. Haven't tried it. Looks like it would be effective though. Also, my fave look was the undies sticking out of the clutch 😂😂😂
I'm so glad you did this review. It was very interesting to see the doll up close)
Oh My! I really believe that this doll is sooo Not worth it!! Thank you again Jen for revealing this doll.
Great video. Her torso looks so weird to me. Maybe part of it is because there's no joint at her hip, but she just looks so out of proportion! The realistic but super tiny feet are also strange to look at (although I appreciate that they work with flat shoes, which I wish were standard for dolls instead of heels). Barbie's classic skinny figure is always a little skeezy to me though. The outfit seems very 80's throwback, which is a weird combo for the Instagram vibe - which the prom dress + biker jacket doesn't help. I like the pink pants / t shirt combo as she danced. :) Your outfits are much nicer.
Oh yes that could be it. I didn't even think about that. Yea I agree not super Instagram worthy to me either.
I’ve had no problems putting the pants on with my Barbie when she had the underwear on! But after seeing your doll stand, I’m nervous to look at mine. 😅 Yes, the price is quite high but both outfits I’ve voted for (including hairstyle) won… so, _of course_ I’m going to spend $160 on her. Jen, I’m so glad you did this review! Definitely my favourite out of the few that I’ve seen. 🥰
I'd be fine with this doll for half the price, or I'd prefer just fashion packs. The Barbie Looks dolls should arrive soon with a variety of body types, skin tones, and new faces. I think I'll hold out for those. I know what you mean about finding made-to-move dolls, but I've had decent luck by stalking them on walmart and amazon.ca. It was definitely easier and cheaper to get dolls/toys when I was still living in the US.
I think the looks dolls are amazing and I'm hoping to get them because they seem so much more worth it.
Imma say it, she’s not worth 160 bucks, she’s what the store barbies should be. This is the quality I expect from retail Barbies
im so glad you made this video...... i have been back and forth on this.
can someone help.... is this worth the price? US
The fact that rainbow high has similar quality and are only $35 really shows how much Mattel is struggling.
Totally was dancing as well.great video .
as someone who sews, the thought of making a tiny blazer gives me nightmares lmao
Love that you made a pitch meeting reference hahah
At first I was excited - articulation, woo! - but the more I watched the less impressed I was. It's a collector's item, but nothing really stands out? The clothing quality (consistency across sets aside) is very well made but that isn't enough to sway me for that price point. This just makes me miss Monster High and their articulation-and-unique-face-sculpts-as-standard.
...I legit snorted when I saw Barbie's underwear tucked into her clutch. You're amazing Jen.
Hahah sorry loved the end of that comment but on point with overall thoughts in everything else too.
Lol glad I could help.
You always give such good doll reviews, good job!
21\10 rating!
I like the idea of this barbie, she's like the insta barbie, one casual outfit and one business. But I dunno if I'd pay the price point for her unless i was really into collecting them. I am more for playline barbies than special edition ones.
17:34 - "If your pants don't fit, go commando!"
I LOVE it!!!! SUPER EASY, BARELY AN INCONVENIENCE!!!
🤣 I love kray kray Jen 🤣
It’s like you’ve had a bucket load of candy before recording 💖💖💖💖
Yeah the hair tag thing annoys the pants off me on dolls 😒
That's ADHD for yah 🤣
Why did they include a removable pair of underwear if the bodysculpt includes molded on underwear?
For her to wear with the sheer dress I assume
@@psychotophatcat Then why not just do away with the molded-on undies?
Creative world that was come with so much more for under $30, and the dolls move way better, they also have different skin tones and hair types. I feel like they tried to take that idea but because it was Barbie they charged way over the price and didn't offer as much, I wouldn't buy
I feel like when I was a kid this was the standard of quality for Barbie dolls. I feel like the quality has gone significantly downhill especially in the past decade or so but even to an extent in the early 2000s I noticed a dip in quality in the clothing. There would be loose threads and wonky stitching to a greater extent than I ever noticed as a kid. The paint jobs also took a downgrade in quality with wonky eyes or scratched paint or just mismatched paint jobs on the face or accessories. I don't think we can expect this level of quality for the $10 or $15 dolls that you get at Walmart, but perhaps with a slight price range increase to $40 to $50 or maybe even $60 for some of the "premium dolls" would be reasonable for this level of quality considering inflation.
Made to Move bodies sometimes will have stiff articulations. You have to jiggle it until it comes loose.
Don't worry, believe it or not, the double articulations are sturdy. Be careful with the feet and hands, though.
The underwear in the clutch at 21:18 cracked me up 😆
I can't believe mattel have the cheek. The doll is a basic £15 made to doll... And the clothes are nice but after seeing them a few times they just become basic too. so they really need to work on that.. at the most the doll should of been priced in the 30's maybe 40's but that is pushing it..
I agree with you about the stand. For her price she should be *immaculate*. And why doesn’t she have earrings??? Are Barbies with earrings and that ring just a 90s thing?? And white nails are so basic!
I do really like her face sculpt and painting. The colors pop! I also enjoy that she’s looking off to the side like the original Barbies do!
I just rewatched the Polly Pocket video from a year ago, (Love it) and in it you said you should make a doll of yourself with pockets for Pollys. Could one of your future videos do this please? That would be awesome! BTW I LOVE your videos!
I've actually been practicing my sewing skills to try this. 🤗
Yay! Can’t wait!
I’m holding off on this one because I like the head molds and outfits better on #2 and #4 in the series. I’ll have to see how they actually turn out, but I don’t want all 4 at this price, so will probably just get the 1 or 2 I like most. I’m also hoping they drop to $120 CAD + tax, which could happen, since this one has already dropped a bit since her debut.
I enjoyed your review!. Regarding the doll though, i didnt get her because the skirt looks flat. It doesnt look as flowy or flared like in the promo pics.. this issue is more noticeable when pairing eith the leather jacket. .. also the pink jacket is too bunchy looking on her
Nothing can beat early 2000’s barbie movie dolls like princess and the pauper and rapunzel, none of the other barbie dolls feel special to me 😭
If it was Silkstone, maybe. Ultimately, it's just another plastic mtm doll with fancier clothes.
I usually just trim the left over tag and push it into the scalp. That way I don't have to get too close to the hair.
YAY NICKERS!!
With both the top and underwear she kinda looks like a Gap advert 😄
I think I would hate the pink outfit less if the blazer actually fit her better. It's too long and the lining is great but makes it impossible for it to sit nicely on her body. The hairstyle is meh, too.
I love the way that they used the doll's movable feet to give her the ability to wear heels and sneakers
I got that reference!💜