Vintage Golden Dream Barbie (1980)

This is a vintage 'Golden Dream' Barbie doll manufactured by Mattel, originally released in 1980 (Model #1871). The doll features iconic blonde 'Quick Curl' hair and is dressed in her signature metallic gold jumpsuit with a matching sheer overskirt and bolero-style shrug. The doll is presented in its original bright pink window box. The packaging features the classic 1980s Barbie logo and the slogan 'She's got the billion dollar look!'. Notable features include the original bright orange 'Special Sale' price sticker on the upper right corner of the box. Regarding condition, the doll remains factory-sealed inside the box (NRFB - Never Removed From Box). However, the packaging shows signs of age and wear: there is visible creasing on the top cardstock, shelf wear along the edges and corners, and slight scuffing on the clear plastic window. The structural integrity of the box appears stable despite the corner softening. This item represents the 'Superstar' era of Barbie design, known for high-glamour disco-influenced aesthetics and the characteristic molded eyelashes and wide-eyed facial paint typical of the late 70s and early 80s Mattel production.

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