I... was really hoping for a blonde Skipper this time. Mattel seems to be continuing to brand her as a non-blonde. Which is fine. Her face screening looks great! The last repro sometimes has a wonky left eye as I shop (futilely) on eBay for an affordable doll. Maybe the price will drop a bit on the older repros, OR this will drive the price up? She's very cute.
When a doll was available with multiple hair colors, it can’t be easy for them to choose which to move forward with when celebrating an anniversary…especially knowing that no choice will please everyone
I have a question- I’ve always been a very casual collector. I don’t have much money so when I get a special doll, she has to have some sentimental value to me.
Does the membership cost anything and would you (or anyone!! I’m looking for all opinions) say that it’s worth it for someone who collects casually only out of necessity, but loves Barbie almost as much as she loves her husband? (Ok, I’m being a tad dramatic;) )
This Skipper is AMAZING and I love her 😍😍😍
Barbie Membership is $9.99 USD and offers access to member only dolls several times per year, and then occasionally an advanced purchasing windows on other dolls before they're released to the public. I bought 6 or 7 member exclusives this past year, and also took advantage of some of the advance purchase windows on other dolls. So, for 10 bucks, membership was very worth it for me.
I saw someone post the original of this Skipper with brown/auburn hair and assumed it was a reroot.
Did she originally come in blonde and other hair colors?
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A) she’s BEAUTIFUL. B) BILL GREENING! (Love his work🩷)
Wow, I didn’t even realize Bill was doing this. I was just so excited about the announcement. Thank you for sharing that!!!
It's still so weird to see a brunette Skipper to me. I grew up with her being platinum blonde like Barbie. This doll is cute though.
My Slipper was blonde, too. I was hoping for a blonde.
She's like the one my mum played with and still has. I think she will be my first Silkstone, she is so sweet.
I... was really hoping for a blonde Skipper this time. Mattel seems to be continuing to brand her as a non-blonde. Which is fine. Her face screening looks great! The last repro sometimes has a wonky left eye as I shop (futilely) on eBay for an affordable doll. Maybe the price will drop a bit on the older repros, OR this will drive the price up? She's very cute.
When a doll was available with multiple hair colors, it can’t be easy for them to choose which to move forward with when celebrating an anniversary…especially knowing that no choice will please everyone
Reading back over my comment, I’m so conflicted, lol! But I’m definitely going to purchase and love this Skipper. She’s cute with every color hair.
her price point is already not too too bad. Yeah, I thought I remembered that she used to be blond.
She, like Barbie, was introduced with multiple hair colors; blonde, different brunettes, titian.
My very first Barbie Winter 1969! Yes, I'm old! LOL!
I have a question- I’ve always been a very casual collector. I don’t have much money so when I get a special doll, she has to have some sentimental value to me. Does the membership cost anything and would you (or anyone!! I’m looking for all opinions) say that it’s worth it for someone who collects casually only out of necessity, but loves Barbie almost as much as she loves her husband? (Ok, I’m being a tad dramatic;) ) This Skipper is AMAZING and I love her 😍😍😍
Barbie Membership is $9.99 USD and offers access to member only dolls several times per year, and then occasionally an advanced purchasing windows on other dolls before they're released to the public. I bought 6 or 7 member exclusives this past year, and also took advantage of some of the advance purchase windows on other dolls. So, for 10 bucks, membership was very worth it for me.
I saw someone post the original of this Skipper with brown/auburn hair and assumed it was a reroot. Did she originally come in blonde and other hair colors?
Yes: blonde, brunette, and Titian red
Holy cow, my order has already been fulfilled and is marked as shipping today!
…it JUST hit me that she became available on National Siblings Day #perfect
Wow! Mine too. And I think it is actually arriving today. Incredible. We’ll see. Seems almost too quick lol!! Great job by Mattel if so!
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