My aunt got me a second Target Basics Raven Steffie. That makes 3. I have one I am currently re-rooting, one I can take the hair down with, plus one to keep that fabulous pony style looking perfect. I bought Target Red Blond Basics Barbie aka Model #1 and the Bathing Suit Basics Goddess sculpt with blond hair. You know it's funny I didn't like that doll at all for the longest time, but when it came down to it she really grew on me and I had to get her when I found her on deep discount. They were like $10 each plus I had a gift card besides so it was like $4 I think per doll by the time I was done.I really wish they'd had more of the bathing suit basics but they didn't. I really wanted the AA girl with the afro and the Laboutin.
We also went to Big Lots this afternoon looking for a new microwave for my parents place. While I was there of course I had to check out the dolls. Not much to find for the time of year or so I thought anyhow. I get out to the car and my aunt hands me this:
http://www.fashion-doll-guide.com/2009- ... arbie.htmland says" Well, I know you have the new head coming for your old one but just in case it turns out there's something wrong with her I wanted you to have the new one, and besides she has really nice hair..."
$10 at Big Lots, and she was the only one they had. The original of this doll was my very first Barbie as a kid and I am very, very fond of my Malibu. I was very sad to see her head going. I had to replace her body already so it's not really going to be "my" Malibu anymore once I replace that head. But I've literally had her in one form or another for about as long as I can remember. This repro, she has gorgeous hair though compared to the real thing. I think the hair on the real doll is chopped so if it is I'm going to root her brunette with sun streaks. I didn't want to go there with her while she was the only one I had but with the repro girl having such perfect blond hair I think I'm going to go for it. I saw one done that way on Flickr a while back and I just loved her done brunette. It gives her such a different look with the tan and all and I think it would look pretty stunning with the yellow repro outfit besides.