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Oooooo look at this:

Posted by Jurrie on 8/18/2025, 12:36 pm

The new repro….how gorgeous!

It looks like they were trying to mimic Bills OOAK Redhead bubble done few yrs back

Posted by mj on 8/20/2025, 8:40 pm, in reply to "Oooooo look at this:"

And she looks to be over-rooted. Like the Astronaut Barbie Mattel is never consistent, They get these new yahoos who think they know everything about everything and mess up everything the proof is in the pudding, Bill is no longer there, and you see what's happening. Sad.

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The new repro….how gorgeous!

Reminds me of the people who insist on combing out Bubbles.

Posted by Margie on 8/20/2025, 11:35 am, in reply to "Oooooo look at this:"

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The new repro….how gorgeous!

I wonder if she will be ready to ship or Mattel will keep the money for a while.

Posted by Nilsa on 8/20/2025, 10:48 am, in reply to "Oooooo look at this:"

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The new repro….how gorgeous!

Absolutely beautiful, love that she is a Silkstone.

Posted by Judy in Pa on 8/18/2025, 7:18 pm, in reply to "Oooooo look at this:"

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The new repro….how gorgeous!

On Facebook Bill G has been pretty clear that (msg)

Posted by Bethany in PA on 8/18/2025, 4:07 pm, in reply to "Oooooo look at this:"
Edited by board administrator 8/18/2025, 4:10 pm

The stylist for the out-of-box photos took a lot of liberties with the hair. His original design was meant to represent a side-part bubble. He's pointed out that the box image is closer to his original design.

This is his exact quote:
Here is the next Silkstone reproduction in Modern Art from 1965. The hair is supposed to represent a sidepart Bubblecut. This is the first redhead bubble repro ever and the first time Modern Art has been reproduced. It’s a very hard to find and delicate fashion from 1965 and the first time Barbie added artist to her long resume of careers. Side note- I don’t know what to say about out of box shots and set shoot, it’s my first time seeing it with you all (I’m choosing not to post). I think the stylist took some creative liberties on what they think “pretty hair” should look like vs period accurate for Barbie. It seems unclear if they followed the reference on the packaging lid shot that shows the design intent. I think the in box shot is closer to what will be actual product. Good luck getting her to all who want her. 💚 #Barbie #barbiereproduction #reprobarbie

Releases August 21, 2025, to Club 59 members and then later to everyone.

Price point is $80 USD.

Hopefully the actual doll’s hair looks like Bill designed it.

Posted by Nilsa on 8/19/2025, 9:04 am, in reply to "On Facebook Bill G has been pretty clear that (msg)"

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The stylist for the out-of-box photos took a lot of liberties with the hair. His original design was meant to represent a side-part bubble. He's pointed out that the box image is closer to his original design.

This is his exact quote:
Here is the next Silkstone reproduction in Modern Art from 1965. The hair is supposed to represent a sidepart Bubblecut. This is the first redhead bubble repro ever and the first time Modern Art has been reproduced. It’s a very hard to find and delicate fashion from 1965 and the first time Barbie added artist to her long resume of careers. Side note- I don’t know what to say about out of box shots and set shoot, it’s my first time seeing it with you all (I’m choosing not to post). I think the stylist took some creative liberties on what they think “pretty hair” should look like vs period accurate for Barbie. It seems unclear if they followed the reference on the packaging lid shot that shows the design intent. I think the in box shot is closer to what will be actual product. Good luck getting her to all who want her. 💚 #Barbie #barbiereproduction #reprobarbie

Releases August 21, 2025, to Club 59 members and then later to everyone.

Price point is $80 USD.

Totally agree with Bill, those big loopy curls don't look like bubble,has me scared 4 future Msg

Posted by Sally P on 8/18/2025, 7:21 pm, in reply to "On Facebook Bill G has been pretty clear that (msg)"

I remember when the 1996 1st Francie repro came out, the designers said these lips look better than original shape, (they didn't get it). Bill DID get it, now he's gone. I am afraid for future repros

Oh wow! Hope the product looks as good as the pictures.

Posted by Faye in AZ on 8/18/2025, 2:33 pm, in reply to "Oooooo look at this:"

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The new repro….how gorgeous!

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