It was in the early 1980s when Mattel started manufacturing the Barbie Dolls of the World Collection wherein each doll was designed to represent a certain country by wearing its traditional costume. The face up of the doll, though not quite exact, depicts the look of women on the country it represents. A lot of countries have already made it to the collection and some even had their country represented more than twice. To this day, more than 80 dolls were designed for that collection. Among them, Philippines was not included until November 2012 when Mattel released the Philippines Barbie. As a Filipino doll collector, this doll is a must-have.
The Philippines Barbie, as shown on the image, is wearing a traditional Maria Clara gown with alternating black and yellow-gold panels and intricate lace details. Also, the black choker, which is an essential accessory for the outfit, has a miniature cameo in it. The innocence of the Goddess face sculpt and skin tone of the doll also made an impact as a whole. Truly, the doll's designer, Linda Kyaw, was really able to put that classic Filipina vibe in it.
The doll is now being sold in local department stores here in the Philippines. However, I heard that a few weeks after its release in the country, they were almost sold out in all the branches of the department store. This is no longer a surprise for me. Whether you are a collector or not, who wouldn't fall for such elegance and beauty? Once again, Mattel have made a doll I have fallen deeply in love with. ♥
The Philippines Barbie, as shown on the image, is wearing a traditional Maria Clara gown with alternating black and yellow-gold panels and intricate lace details. Also, the black choker, which is an essential accessory for the outfit, has a miniature cameo in it. The innocence of the Goddess face sculpt and skin tone of the doll also made an impact as a whole. Truly, the doll's designer, Linda Kyaw, was really able to put that classic Filipina vibe in it.
The doll is now being sold in local department stores here in the Philippines. However, I heard that a few weeks after its release in the country, they were almost sold out in all the branches of the department store. This is no longer a surprise for me. Whether you are a collector or not, who wouldn't fall for such elegance and beauty? Once again, Mattel have made a doll I have fallen deeply in love with. ♥
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