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Monster High G3 Basic Frankie Stein

I don’t know if it’s just me, but didn’t the Sasha dolls always have the best outfits for every Bratz collection.

I remember being shocked for the first time seeing dolls the had clothes that people in the real world might or could wear. (I don’t remember everyone dressing this stylish on the regular). Although Bratz dolls always got a bad wrap for over-sexualisation and inappropriate themes (sometimes deserved), I wonder if anyone noticed the more nuanced reflection of femininity in Bratz dolls, that other doll lines weren’t exploring at the time.

i love you, robo-barbie. [based on this photo!]

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Love the collab with @guopei and Barbie for 2023 Lunar New Year.

Today’s showcase is a couple of times Barbie came out of her comfort zone and ventured into late 90s-y2k trends with translucent glitter platforms, trendy layered or patterned dresses and dark lips. Hollywood Nails and Amazing Nails. If you’re thrifting or ebaying: HN Barbie and Christie often have broken kanekalon due to Barbie’s hairnot and Christie’s rolled front hair.

The second set are Fairytopia Magical Mermaid: Barbie gave these dolls collector level screenings. My Kayla has kanekalon & Christie has saran. The mermaid dolls had vinyl tails that did not hold up well so you can often get a bargain because the doll’s lower body is torn.

So if the current extra or fashionistas leave you unmoved, take a dive into 2000s Barbie! Aliexpress has quite a few under “NK head” or ebay is a good bet by searching for the character names “kayla,lea,christie,nikki,teresa” and words like “ethnic, aa, asian” and be forewarned that some people list their dolls of colour with outdated or outright offensive language.