#brooklyn dolls

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My First Barbie Deluxe Brooklyn Doll (HMM67)

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Barbie Dream Besties "Brooklyn": A review

Barbie Dream Besties is a newly released doll line by Mattel, and is a spin off of their main Barbie line. Looks wise, they seem to be a spiritual successor to My Scene, Ever After high, and the more recent Barbie Extra/Barbie Extra Minis. Also trying desperately to compete with LOL and Rainbow High.

They are $20 USD each retail.

I was interested in these for three reasons: 1) I liked Ever After High and My Scene. 2) They have much more quality outfits than I tend to see from modern Barbie. 3) @queenofsquids enjoyment of them made me hopeful I'd like them too.

So do I? Let's find out.

I choose the character Brooklyn as I like her face up the best.

Her packaging is the standard plastic clam shell that seems to be all over the doll aisle anymore. I can't say I love it. I miss the cardboard boxes, so much easier to open and so much less plastic.

This box isn't super great aesthetically either. There's a lot going on in the service of nothing.

Which is a shame, because I do really like the actual character art on the box. It's super cute and matches the dolls really well. It would pop even better if the rest of the box was a smidge simpler. Sometimes less is more.

The back of the box.

We get more of this delightful artwork, showing of the full set of characters available at the moment.

We also get a short character bio for Brooklyn. She wants to be a choreographer, loves making dance routines, video editing, and creative writing. Despite her favorite color being listed as pink, she has no pink in her outfit and only one pink accessory.

Here is the box without the cover. This is what I meant when I said the box design was doing a lot for nothing. Over packaging isn't just a problem with Mattel dolls of course, MGA is arguably worse, but it's still frustrating.

Brooklyn herself is very pretty though. I tried very hard to pick one without a wonky face, but the way she's posed makes it very hard to tell.

I think one of her eyes is slightly bigger than the other. It's not enough to bother me at least. That said, so many of these were VERY wonky at the store. I would not buy these online unless you can see the specific doll you're getting. The QC is all over the place.

Here are all the accessories she comes with.

I do appreciate that all her accessories tie into her interests and character. That said, these are hit and miss.

The purse is nice, and does open.

The dog is okay, but I don't really care for these types of doll pets. It looks more like an in-universe toy than what's supposed to be an animal.

I initially liked that the phone and case were separate, until I tried to put the phone in the case and it didn't fit. It will not go in there. If I force it in, it just pops right back out.

It's a shame because I liked the 80's Barbie logo case, but without the phone in it, it looks weird when the doll is holding it.

At least the phone fits into the ring light stand.

May I also say some of these accessories feel really flimsy? The phone and Ipad are VERY thin plastic.

The boom box in hollow and unpainted.

I wish instead of having seven mid accessories we could've had two or three really good ones. Or nixed all of them and given her a stand. The doll herself is nice enough to deserve a stand I think.

Let's look at Brooklyn. She's pretty darn cute. She stands at the standard 11", and has saran hair with tinsel.

Her outfit isn't my favorite though. Mattel stop giving your dolls ugly fur sleeved varsity jackets challenge. This could've been so cute as just a regular varsity jacket.

Despite being ugly, the jacket is made pretty well. Though a button was already falling off mine. That poor QC strikes again.

Though I suppose it's moot as I doubt I'll ever put this jacket back on her ever again.

Now that she's free of that ugly thing, you can see how nice the rest of her outfit is. I didn't realize how much I missed dolls getting to wear neutrals until I saw her plain denim skirt and white tank top.

It's simple, but she's dressed like a real person. Plus, I can easily pair these pieces with a lot of other outfits. Doll wardrobes need pieces like this for mixing and matching.

Body wise she's a bit smaller than Barbie, and her feet are a little bit larger. This body reminds me a lot of the current bodies for the Disney Princess line now that Mattel has it back, though those have larger feet. If I can find the one I have, I'll do a body comparison to those later.

Her sculpt in three views. The Ever After High comparisons are very apt, though the screening itself is more reminiscent of My Scene mixed with a little bit of G3 Monster High.

For comparison, here's an actual EAH doll next to her. Brooklyn's head is just a smidge larger, but balanced out better with larger eyes, thicker brows, and bigger lips.

After this, I got Brooklyn redressed with just a few changes...

I replaced her jacket with this vintage Barbie and the Rockers one, added a necklace, and hey! Now she gets to wear her favorite color.

Final thoughts?

It's a good doll, but the quality control issues, on top of the same BS Mattel throws on all of it's dolls anymore, is dragging it down.

The fact you have to look through every single one of the shelf to make sure you're not getting a crappy one is exhausting. Plus, kids don't do that. They're going to get home with their new doll and then realize as they open it something's wrong. Kids don't deserve that.

The accessories are mostly cheap and not special enough to justify their existence. The purse, phone with case, and ring light would've been enough if they were made a bit better.

The outfit is well made, and a huge improvement over what I see in the main Barbie line, even if I don't like all the design choices, but again, that's if you get one without QC issues.

The doll herself is super cute though, and screw it, I like the tinsel. Fight me.

Overall I really love this doll, I just wish picking one out wasn't a hassle. Hell, I even bought a second one already.

I got inspired enough I wanted to repaint one, so I purposely bought this wonky Renee because she had the worst face up out of everyone at the store.

So I think there's definitely potential here. If this line continues, I hope they can improve the way G3 Monster High has improved from it's first wave.

I hope this can be the start of Mattel revitalizing it's Barbie line as well. It needs it. See ya next time.

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Really?! I’ve never noticed x

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Barbie Dream Besties Brooklyn in a super fast crocheted romper with working buttons.

Thrifted thread, possibly size 20.

Shoes are Hasbro Equestria Girls Applejack boots.

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Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams Singing Barbie “Brooklyn” Doll With Music Feature (product code: GYJ22)

Product Details

"Imaginations can relive an epic onstage moment with Barbie® 'Brooklyn' Roberts doll in her signature performance look from Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams™! When kids lift Barbie® doll's microphone to her mouth, music will play, her dress will light up, and she'll sing along to one of two original songs! When her arm is rested back in place, the music will keep playing but Barbie® doll will stop singing until the microphone is lifted again. Kids ages 3 years old and up can add Barbie® 'Malibu' Roberts doll to their collection to complete the rockin' duet and imagine their own big adventures! Doll cannot stand alone. Colors and decorations may vary.

Relive an incredible onstage moment with Barbie® 'Brooklyn' Roberts doll inspired by Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams™!

When kids lift Barbie® doll's microphone to her mouth, music will play, her dress will light up, and she'll sing along to one of two original songs!

When her arm is rested back in place, the music will keep playing but Barbie® doll will stop singing until kids lift the microphone again.

Barbie® 'Brooklyn' Roberts doll shines in a shimmery dress, necklace, shoes, and a trendy top bun hairstyle with baby hairs.

Help her rock out with accessories including a guitar, headset, a microphone with a stand and more!

Ready to take the stage, this Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams™ doll makes a great gift for 3 to 7 year olds, especially those that love singing and musical fun!

What's in the Box

Includes Barbie® 'Brooklyn' Roberts doll (11.5-in / 29.21-cm) wearing light-up dress and shoes, 1 microphone, 1 headset, 1 necklace and 1 guitar."

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romeo and juliet (1968)

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🎀 my two sides 🎀

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My first venture into braiding and my conclusion…I should have gone smaller with the braids!

But this was fun anyway

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We’re gonna party like it’s 1949 🍒

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In August, 1951, Park Slope youngsters competed in P.S. 77's "beautiful doll" contest. Here are the winners, standing proudly with their entries in the schoolyard (from left to right): Judith Flynn (third place), Barbara Joyce Wendel, Roberta Hope Wendel (grand prize), and Camille Stafanello (first place). Second place winner Arlene Kennedy did not make the picture.

Photo: Brooklyn Daily Eagle/Brooklyn Public Library