Barbie Signature 40th Anniversary First Black Doll, Approx. 12-in, Wearing Red Gown, with Accessories, Doll Stand and Certificate of Authenticity

I've fallen in love with this particular face mold. So I was getting it for that reason. Also, I wanted to have darker dolls in my collection.Surprisingly, this doll is more gorgeous than I anticipated. She is literally stunning. I may buy her again, so that I can keep one in the box.I haven't opened her, but her dress is made well from what I can see. Mattel has been manufacturing Barbie with cheaper materials. Even their high-end dolls clothes have taken a dive. However, the dress on this beautiful doll looks well-made. The material is thick and layered beautifully, from what I can see.Her nails are painted red, too. She appears to have a fuller figure. Not as large as either of the two curvies but fuller than traditional Barbie. She has hips like the flat chest larger hipped doll, but her hips are as large and her chest isn't flat. I'm not sure if it's this amazing dress giving her the VAH-VOOM or if she is really packing. Her hips are giving serious Jessica Rabbit vibes.My only complaint, I just wish all premium Barbies were articulated/ poseable. I love this doll's skin tone and build. I don't want to sacrifice any of that when I buy an additional Barbie and swap, so she's articulated. I'd rather just pay more initially. Not to mention, though Barbie has a diverse line of dolls, they only have a few skin tones/ body builds for articulating their own black dolls. I just try to get close as possible. Barbie has done an excellent job of reflecting all the different shades of women of color and black women. Which makes it challenging to find appropriate body matches. As a result, I have a lot of mis-matchatched Barbies as I can only get close, not perfect. Sadly it's quite noticeable on many.I hope Mattel reads these comments and gives us more shades of black in that curvy yoga body. Please?

My daughter was so excited when i handed this to her! She is beautiful in person and her hair is nice and soft beautiful gown and i recommend it was certainly worth the price

I love the item. My issue is with the delivery. The package was left out in the rain. The outside of package was soaked, but the item inside was okay.

This year is my 40th birth anniversary and I plan to celebrate in red/ruby, the color that symbolizes this year. I love that black barbie and I came on the scene the same year. The doll is a beautiful collector's item.

Love her.....updated from the 80's to 2020 but still a beauty in red and gold jewelry. Get her before she sells out. One of the most beautiful dolls of color ever created by Mattel (face sculpt and hair).

Just as shown, she is very gorgeous and so is her dress! I highly recommend her to any Barbie Collector! The ONLY REASON I gave her 4 stars was because mine came with a messed up left eye. It's something I normally do not complain about, but the makers of Barbie aka Mattel, really need to finally get their game together. It's getting old of fearing to buy a doll online because you don't want to get one with a messed up face paint. Other than that she is a beautiful doll!!

parfaite ++++

Paid a premium price for a supreme product but unfortunately it was in subpar condition. It's been sent back pending replacement. Will update review.Update:The replacement was acceptable... Some package scuffs due to handling of item in storage, the integrity of contents within was not tarnished.