DOLL/PLAYSET PARTICULARS AND THOUGHTS:
The President Barbie Doll Barbie The Movie 2023 HPK05
not only left a great first impression
(see my first impressions article about this doll here) but also
leaves a lasting impression as well. Although I don't think I'd normally
purchase an opulent doll for my collection, I am very happy that I got this
one. She definitely would help to diversity my existing collection. As I
mentioned in my first impressions article,
I prefer purchasing dolls with that everyday look to add to my collection for
realism and practical reasons. I am totally pleased with this and glad that it
is a preference and not an outright rule that I have for my doll collection. In
regards to her face mold, could she be any lovelier? I had previously pointed
out a resemblance to so in style Chandra. But the more that I look at her I
also see a bit of the AA Barbie Puma doll. She appears to be a new face sculpt
from what I see based upon the actress's face so I guess it would be safe call
this the new Issa Rae face mold? (Update - I finally did further research and
found out that this is the 2011 Pazette face mold!)
Her make-up is just beautiful! The designer chose well. Like
the Gloria Barbie doll,
they chose a warm pink/burgundy and warm brown palette that will work with any
outfit you put her in which is a relief for me. I do like dolls with natural
makeup that will give me flexibility and options during photo sessions.
Her articulation is interesting and a great source of lively
discussion! According to the official Mattel website they gave her the female
hero body. This means that she has points of articulation like a fashionista doll,
but the big difference is made to move double jointed articulation at the
elbows and knees only. She has arched high heel feet with no articulation at
the ankles and no rotational limbs of the arm or leg either. Her wrists have
the typical articulation that you would find on either made to move or
fashionista doll body. I have never seen a mix of articulation like this before
and I am curious why this was never introduced first before introducing the
made to move body? I would have loved this for all of my articulated
fashionista dolls and I think a lot of doll collectors would have loved this
option too back in the day. I always thought that the fashionista dolls would
have been just fine with just a little bit more flexibility as in to bend more
at their arms and legs a bit better to allow for more realism to occur in
mundane positions. This was the articulation paired with the right look that we
wanted but did not quite get at the time. Can we be real for a sec? All we
wanted was for Barbie to be able to touch any part of her face/head and for the
girl to sit properly in a chair! And if her body looked good then we would have
been set! We weren't thinking of or asking for a lot. We all would have been
happy with that level of articulation. Now that we have this doll with the
female hero body, I am fascinated and intrigued all at the same time! Please
show me more and tell me more!
Her clothes are just so retro and campy, I just can't even
fully process my amusement, nor can I contain it. This is a fantastic pink and
gold billowing ballroom gown meant for long bougie affairs and public events!
Twirling and waltzing around huge spaces is absolutely in order with or without
music. Even if I won't be using these clothes regularly for my photo shoots, I
still appreciate the look and the accessories that go along with this
particular look. She will be on display for a while up front where I can admire
her for sure! Also, her gold and light pink sash that says President in the old
school Barbie letter has a satin finish! She is now the third doll in wave 1
that has at least 1 piece of his/her clothes with a satin finish.
FULL SPECS
Name: President Barbie in Pink and Gold Dress
Box Number: HPK05
Release Date: June 1st, 2023
Designer: Carlyle Nuera
Label: Black (Barbie Signature)
Body Type: Female hero
Face Sculpt: Pazette
Articulation: Fashionista Body with MTM elbows and
knees
Product Dimensions: 3"L x 9"W x 13"H
Item Weight: 13.4 ounces
MATTEL’S DESCRIPTION HIGHLIGHTS
Full, satiny gown features a sparkly off-shoulder bodice.
Shimmery gold accents trail down the skirt.
Styled with bouncy curls and an elaborate statement
necklace.
Presidential sash with gold tassel adds a finishing touch.
Posable doll comes in collectible Barbie The Movie
packaging.
MY DOLL/PLAYSET FROM AMAZON:
My Barbie the Movie 2023 President doll (HPK05) was
purchased at the same time as quite a few of my other Barbie The Movie
doll/playset collectibles on June 2nd, 2023. Two-day shipping was selected,
however, it was processed and delivered to me on June 5th. This doll was
packaged and shipped inside of an Amazon box along with the Barbie The Movie Ken
Doll Pastel Beach Set (HPJ97). I ordered a total of six
dolls/playsets from Amazon and they arrived packaged differently for shipment.
I suspect that Amazon got over flooded with orders and wanted them out of
inventory as soon as possible. As I look at her, I do think of my childhood
with the opulent Barbies that existed during that time. (Retro photo session).
Outside of the box, she is a lot of fun to pose. Ballroom dancing and twirling
produces amazing results.
In person I noticed that if you hold her up to the light, her
makeup has this pretty golden shimmer over her eyeshadow and her lips. Her
fingers are painted light pink and her toes are not painted. She only has
molded underwear on. She does not have white panties like the other Barbies in
this doll collection. I think that this is a missed opportunity to either have
one for this doll in either a different color or style.
PRICING
This Barbie the Movie 2023 President doll (HPK05) is
currently being sold online at Mattel Creations, and Amazon for $50.00 before
tax and shipping and handling. It will also appear on online auction too as
well like eBay, but the prices are twice and triple the current retail value.
If you need it now or it is not for sale in your area, then please purchase
wisely.
I will update in the future with further details as more
information becomes available to me.
VIDEO REVIEW
Check out my YouTube video to see me review this doll here
or view it below!
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https://creations.mattel.com/collections/barbie-the-movie#?page=1
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https://barbie.fandom.com/wiki/Pazette_(Face_Sculpt_%C2%A92011) |
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https://lalalollystoybox.blogspot.com/2023/07/president-barbie-doll-barbie-movie-2023.html |
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