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News Bites: Francie Repro and a sad anniversary

Posted by Bethany in PA on 7/27/2026, 4:41 pm

For those looking for photos of the repro Francie that's set to release this week, here's the info and photos:

Launches July 30, 2026 9:00 am PT
https://creations.mattel.com/.../barbie-signature-60...

Sixty years ago, Barbie doll’s sweet and stylish cousin Francie arrived from across the pond! A groovy girl with a heart of gold, she became an immediate fan favorite, known for her brightly colored outfits and penchant for pattern mixing. This stunning Silkstone doll wears a reproduction of Francie doll’s 1966 debut look, a beachy swim outfit that features a red polka dot top paired with adorable gingham shorts, plus petite red pumps. With her golden blonde hair in its signature flipped-up style, she’s the epitome of a MOD-ern girl.

60 Years of Francie™ Doll
Doll Designer: Carlyle Nuera
Packaging Designer: Vicky Gevorkyan
Label: Gold
Face Sculpt: Francie
Body Type: Silkstone Straight Leg Francie

Includes Certificate of Authenticity
Colors and decorations may vary. Product subject to availability. Purchase limits subject to change at the sole discretion of Mattel. Doll cannot stand alone. Doll stand included. From July 30, 2026, at 9:00am PT through July 31, 2026, at 8:59am PT, only Barbie Club 59 members can buy this item at MattelCreations.com, while supplies last.

©2026 Mattel
SKU#: JJY14 Adult See less

Also, today marks the one year anniversary of the tragic passing of Mario & Gianni. I can't believe they've been gone for a year already. It seems like it was just yesterday.

Convention this year wasn't the same without them and something tells me it never will be again. My hope is that with time, this will get easier. It just isn't easier right now.

I always enjoyed chatting with them during room shopping at GAW and national. - Margie 7/29/2026, 10:51 am
Truly sad, they will be forever loved and never forgotten. - Judy in Pa 7/27/2026, 7:05 pm
May they rest in peace. - Nilsa 7/27/2026, 5:06 pm

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For those looking for photos of the repro Francie that's set to release this week, here's the info and photos:

Launches July 30, 2026 9:00 am PT
 https://creations.mattel.com/.../barbie-signature-60 ...

Sixty years ago, Barbie doll’s sweet and stylish cousin Francie arrived from across the pond! A groovy girl with a heart of gold, she became an immediate fan favorite, known for her brightly colored outfits and penchant for pattern mixing. This stunning Silkstone doll wears a reproduction of Francie doll’s 1966 debut look, a beachy swim outfit that features a red polka dot top paired with adorable gingham shorts, plus petite red pumps. With her golden blonde hair in its signature flipped-up style, she’s the epitome of a MOD-ern girl.

60 Years of Francie™ Doll
Doll Designer: Carlyle Nuera
Packaging Designer: Vicky Gevorkyan
Label: Gold
Face Sculpt: Francie
Body Type: Silkstone Straight Leg Francie

Includes Certificate of Authenticity
Colors and decorations may vary. Product subject to availability. Purchase limits subject to change at the sole discretion of Mattel. Doll cannot stand alone. Doll stand included. From July 30, 2026, at 9:00am PT through July 31, 2026, at 8:59am PT, only Barbie Club 59 members can buy this item at MattelCreations.com, while supplies last.

©2026 Mattel
SKU#: JJY14 Adult See less

Also, today marks the one year anniversary of the tragic passing of Mario & Gianni.  I can't believe they've been gone for a year already.  It seems like it was just yesterday.

Convention this year wasn't the same without them and something tells me it never will be again.  My hope is that with time, this will get easier.  It just isn't easier right now.

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