[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It is very cool. It is fun to play with. I like that it came after school was out and i think it will be really cool for little kids to play with. I think little girls will love playing with this doll.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As a dad of a four-year-old, I have mixed feelings about this Barbie. It’s a beautiful collectible, and the graduation outfit is really well done. If you’re buying it as a display piece or for an older child, I think you’ll be happy with it. For younger kids, though, it’s almost too nice to be a play doll. Within minutes, my daughter changed Barbie into more “comfortable” clothes from her other dolls because the graduation outfit wasn’t very practical for everyday play. Unfortunately, the straps on the dress also broke after only five days, which was disappointing considering how gently she typically plays. It’s still a fun doll, but I think it’s better suited for collectors than preschoolers.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a really cute doll and would make for a perfect gift for the graduate in your life! I bought my granddaughter a graduation barbie a couple of years ago when she graduated kindergarten and it looks like Mattel puts out a new one every so often, so this would make for an easy series to collect. She immediately started playing school with her graduation barbie and it was fun to see her get right into the theme.
The doll itself doesn't have articulation so I think she's more of a display or collectible doll. She is basically frozen in a pose with her hand on her hip without any poseable joints, but my granddaughter didn't seem to mind. She has a lot of the other barbie dolls that don't have articulation and is kind of used to them. She gravitates to her articulated dolls if she needs to put them in a vehicle or wants them to sit, but the dolls without articulation are easier for her to dress.
This particular doll has a very pretty face with simple makeup. Her outfit is graduation appropriate, with a simple floral dress, dressy sandals, and cap and gown. Including a diploma in her hand is a great finishing touch. The tassels on her cap could have been more authentic, and they are a bit frayed on the ends, but other than that this doll would definitely be a cherished gift for an upcoming graduate.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a perfect Keepsake for any girl graduating. Specially if its from High school. It gives the girls something sweet to hold on it. They are growing up, but can hang onto this sweet reminder of their childhood. The sweet message on the back is a great reminder for the rest of their life!