Saturday, November 7, 2009

She's long gone!



I keep getting messages about this lovely doll, Asian Barbie for President has been off the shelves a long time ago. She was sold out before the other 3 versions and was never restock! I cant find her anymore and I love the ones I have! Sorry guys, they are not for sale.
The FAO Schwarz asian doll looks just like her, but with longer hair.


7 comments:

Dolls of Color said...

do you think she sold out so quickly because she's popular or because there were so few of her to begin with? hmmm...

cyano said...

I think it was because she was so popular and was the only asian doll available at the time! TRU.com sells out quickly too, she was the 1st to go! I kept checking,waiting to order more... At the store I went through about 30 Leas,picking out the best ones. There were as many Lea as Niki,so I think they came in the same box? Of course Barbie and Teresa were loaded and soon clearance out ;-)

D7ana said...

I bought the Asian versions of the last two Barbie for President dolls (2008 and 2004) as soon as I saw them because I doubted they would be there when I returned. Asian Barbies tend to sell quickly.

Would be interesting to have a breakdown of how many dolls - in a multiple raced series like Barbie for President - Mattel makes for each ethnic group.

Ms. Leo said...

I notice that there isn't a Mari on your site. I like the doll's face and can't figure out why it has only been used once They also did a Mulan face that wasn't smiling but they only used it once too.

cyano said...

I just acquire a Mari last year, I just dont have anything that fit her. My friend just gave me her head so Im gonna re-root her soon! ;-)

The current Mulan dolls are smiling, the older ones are open mouth smiles with teeth showing. Thats all I know of...

Ms. Leo said...

I like Mari's hair color but I am interested to see what your will do! She is smaller Teen Skipper and Francie size. I have found a few things from the dollar store too that will fit. As for Mulan. I will post some pictures for you on my blog. So check it out!

cyano said...

I got 2 Maris to do, gave them a articulated "hobbit" body. The legs on their original bodies are so sticky! I need to get things in order before a photo shoot.