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Mattel - Barbie Basics Collectible Doll, Model 02 With Blonde Hair in Black Dress & Gladiator Boots - Collectibles - Multicolor
Average customer rating
4.4
(19 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 19 reviews
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93%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Mattel - Barbie Basics Collectible Doll, Model 02 With Blonde Hair in Black Dress & Gladiator Boots - Collectibles - Multicolor
Customer Rating
5
Great product!
on April 7, 2025
Posted by: JBJB
from San Diego CA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received that product as part of promotion. It has amazing 22 articulating points which also means... she can wear flats or heals! Carl sculpt face is absolutely my favorite. Stylish clothes and absolutely gorgeous box to display.
A+
A+
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Mattel Shop
Customer Rating
5
Can't go wrong with the basics
on April 26, 2025
Posted by: lukiecb1
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Beautiful doll with great face sculpt. The makeup is clean and not pixelated. Soft matte pink lip color. Love the basic look of this series. Cute little black dress with modern cut-outs on the sides. Her platinum hair is sleek in a side ponytail. Love all the articulation in these dolls. Overall classic and timeless design.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Mattel Shop
Customer Rating
4
Barbie in basic black is a winner!
on April 13, 2025
Posted by: QuixoticOrchid
from Savannah, Georgia, USA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had the help of my assistants (the 6 and 12-year-old girls who live next door) to help me form an opinion of this beautiful doll. As the adult in the room, I loved the hair, the face, and her outfit. Awesome boots!! The fact that she comes with a set of multicultural friends that I have to collect too makes my credit card say "Ouch!" My 6-year-old assistant didn't really notice the doll, but the 12-year-old fell in love! (She's now the current owner.) Something I don't like, as an adult collector, is the appearance of the moveable joints, but the 12-year-old absolutely loved them. She says she can move the doll in more positions with the joints. She can actually play with it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Mattel Shop
Customer Rating
5
Hall Review of the Barbie Basic Doll
on March 29, 2025
Posted by: HallBarbieRev
from Raleigh, NC
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My wife and I was very impressed by the BARBIE BASICS DOLL as more as a collectible Doll for Adults. The Barbie Doll was more of a shadow of someone dressing for Date Night and fun out on the town. The black dress is very sleek and eloquent for a Barbie ready for a night out on the town. Even though it is admired as a collectible for 18 years and older, in my view as a 63 year old male, I was prefer that the dress line would be a little more longer as to not give off that wearing short tight black dress as a sign of seduction or sex appeal. The Barbie doll has always been an idol of both young and older woman growing up as an allure to how a woman should dress. Overall, I am very confidence that the style and variance of this doll will do well as a collectible since we will be adding to our Barbie collection. I highly appreciate the opportunity for Mattel allowing me to give my opinion whether good or bad on this product.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Mattel Shop
Customer Rating
5
Beautiful Doll
on April 2, 2025
Posted by: Christina P
from Buffalo, NY
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Beautiful Classic Doll. I love the fact that the earrings are removable and you are also allowed now to have a swappable head. You can really make your own one of a kind Barbie with her. Love the packaging as well.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Mattel Shop
Customer Rating
5
Barbie Basics 2025 Model 2-A Return To Play
on April 4, 2025
Posted by: Barbie Basic Model 2
from Wilmington, Delaware
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] **Barbie Basics Model 2 Review**
The Barbie Basics Model 2 comes packaged in a sleek, black box featuring images of the entire doll line and a portrait picture on the side. The packaging is elegant and collector-friendly, ensuring the doll is both displayed beautifully and securely protected.
Upon unboxing, the quality of the doll is immediately apparent. Styled impeccably, she’s dressed in a chic little black dress, complete with matching shoes and earrings as shown on the packaging. The earrings are removable, with no peg to secure them in the ear, which makes it easy to swap out accessories for personalized styling.
The black dress is crafted from a Lycra-polyester blend, which fits the doll perfectly. It’s fashion-forward, and the stretch fabric is versatile enough to accommodate the various Made to Move body types, offering great potential for customization and play.
The doll’s screening is also noteworthy. The makeup appears to be airbrushed rather than a decal, with soft tones that complement her opal hair, styled elegantly in a side ponytail. The attention to detail in the face-up is exceptional and gives her a fresh, modern look.
A standout feature of this Barbie is her innovative head swap system, designed for ease of customization. Traditionally, Barbie dolls have a single peg or a peg with an elongated hook, making head removal a bit tricky and requiring heat in some cases. This new design simplifies the process—just a gentle pull, and the head comes off effortlessly. This improvement also allows for seamless play and customization within the Barbie Basics Kit 2 collection.
Overall, this doll is a wonderful return to quality, offering both display value and playability right out of the box. I highly recommend the Barbie Basics Model 2 and the entire line for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Shes a fantastic addition to any collection. I am enjoying playing with this doll and adding images I take of her to my picture portfolio.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Mattel Shop
Customer Rating
5
Excellent
on April 7, 2025
Posted by: Rluney2012
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Live the new Barbie. My niece loves it. She collects Barbie’s and this one is perfect for her collection. She loves that it’s different than others she has. She is planning on getting the other Barbie basics for her collection as well.
Written by a customer while visiting Mattel Shop
Customer Rating
5
Stunning doll
on April 7, 2025
Posted by: Belinda
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This doll is adorable and fashionable. Her outfit is very simple yet chic and makes her an instant classic. The is the perfect doll for any Barbie lover to add to their collection. If you’re thinking about getting it, you should!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Mattel Shop