Customer Reviews for Mattel - Barbie Deluxe Style with Black Hair in Metallic Coral Pink Bubble Dress - Collectibles - Multicolor
Customer Rating
4
Stylish and Thoughtful : "Beauty in the Details”
on June 28, 2025
Posted by: Fashion
from New Orleans, Louisiana
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Barbie Deluxe Style Fashion Doll (African American Edition)
I recently added this Barbie to my collection, and overall, she’s a solid addition with some standout features—along with a few misses.
First, the movable arms and legs are a huge plus. It adds a lot more flexibility for posing and play, and makes the doll feel more dynamic. I was also genuinely impressed with the hair details. For an African American doll, it’s refreshing to see swooped edges—a thoughtful and culturally accurate touch that shows progress in representation. Her hair looks and feels great, and that level of detail did not go unnoticed.
The matching silver shoes and earrings were another highlight. They coordinated well and gave the overall look a cohesive and stylish vibe. Unfortunately, the handbag was a bit of a letdown. It felt out of place and didn’t match either the outfit or the aesthetic—almost like an afterthought.
The metallic pink dress, while bold, felt slightly dated. It may appeal to some, but fashion-wise, it doesn’t reflect current trends and slightly undercuts the otherwise polished look.
All in all, this Barbie has a lot of great features—especially in terms of articulation and cultural detail—but could use some refinement in styling choices.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5)
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Mattel Creations
Customer Rating
5
Absolutely stunning!
on June 29, 2025
Posted by: Ktb22
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We absolutely loved this doll! Her hair and outfit is amazing! We love the made to move body type for the doll as well. Many poses and scenes can be made by children or even adult collectors. Fantastic quality of clothes and shoes. My daughter absolutely loved playing with her and showing her friends her new favorite doll!
Written by a customer while visiting Mattel Creations
Customer Rating
5
Barbie Deluxe Style
on July 1, 2025
Posted by: Pulliam7
from Chattanooga, TN
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This Barbie is very fashionable and very easy to pose. My girls love being able to move her in all sorts of ways during play with their other Barbie dolls. Hair and outfit is just right for lots of fun and imagination.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Mattel Creations
Customer Rating
5
Jada Bennett
on July 2, 2025
Posted by: Love it
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This doll definitely sparked my daughter’s creativity and imagination. She enjoyed playing with this particular doll because of how she looked as well as how she was dressed. Overall she rated this doll a 8/10.
Written by a customer while visiting Mattel Creations
Customer Rating
5
Glam!
on July 3, 2025
Posted by: Sheena A
from Pelham, AL
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My daughter loves this Barbie. She always loves dolls that look like her and that are glammed up. Barbie has done a great job of being inclusive. My daughter is such a girly girl and this doll is just that. Like always, the only thing I don't like as a parent are the small accessories, but I guess they can't be any bigger. If you are thinking about getting this doll, you should!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Mattel Creations