**RARE MGM 75th ANNIVERSARY – GOLDEN HOLLYWOOD BARBIE – FAO SCHWARZ EXCLUSIVE**
**CELEBRATING BLACK WOMEN’S HISTORY & 75 YEARS OF FILM MAGIC!**
Classic City Trading is proud to present a true masterpiece of representation and glamour: the Limited Edition African American Golden Hollywood Barbie (#23877). Released as an exclusive for the legendary F•A•O Schwarz, this doll was part of the MGM 75th Anniversary celebration, honoring the "Film Magic" that shaped global culture.
A TRIBUTE TO EXCELLENCE (MARCH & APRIL):
Perfectly timed for Black Women's History Month and ongoing celebrations of Women’s Achievement, this doll embodies the elegance and strength of the trailblazing African American actresses who conquered the silver screen during Hollywood’s Golden Age. Other historic and notable dates of remembrance and achievements listed below. §
EXCLUSIVE DESIGNER DETAILS:
* THE GOWN: A breathtaking, shimmering gold full-length gown featuring a dramatic flipped high collar.
* ACCESSORIES: She is adorned with a jeweled choker and a matching jeweled jacket/cape combination that exudes 1940s-style opulence.
* STYLING: Her hair is styled in a sophisticated "hot-pressed do," accented by a striking black feather-and-jeweled hairpiece and a matching feathered fan.
COLLECTOR’S CONDITION REPORT:
* STATUS: NRFB / NIB (Never Removed From Box / New In Box). The doll and her intricate accessories are factory-mint and untouched. (the backboard was carefully slid out for photography, but doll was never unsecured from original packaging on backboard.)
* BOX CONDITION: Good. Displays average shelf wear to corners and edges consistent with careful long-term storage. No rips or tears.
* DISPLAY WINDOW: The plastic remains mostly clear, but not perfect; still preserving the "boutique" feel of the original F•A•O Schwarz presentation.
ITEM SPECIFICS:
* MATTEL PRODUCT #: 23877.
* EDITION: Limited Edition / F•A•O Schwarz Exclusive.
* THEME: MGM Celebrating 75 Years of Film Magic.
**CLASSIC CITY TRADING POLICIES**
* WHITE GLOVE PACKAGING: Collectibles of this caliber are extra-protected to ensure the box arrives in the exact condition pictured.
* TRANSPARENCY: As an eBay seller since 2000, Greg provides high-resolution photos so you can bid with 100% confidence. The photos are an important part of the item's description.
* SHIPPING: Dispatched within 1 business day with tracking and appropriate Insurance coverage.
Add this elegant tribute to Hollywood glamour and African American excellence to your collection today!
With Sincerity and Gratitude,
Greg S.
Classic City Trading
Specializing in Items with a Story
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• March 1: Often marks the final day of Black History Month, which starts on Feb 1.
• March 4: March Forth Racial Healing and Reconciliation Holiday.
• March 5: Crispus Attucks Day / Boston Massacre Day.
• March 10: Harriet Tubman Day (recognized in NY and parts of MD).
• March 16: Anniversary of the first Black newspaper in America (Freedom's Journal).
• March 21: International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
• March 25: International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
• March 30: Fifteenth Amendment ratified (1870), guaranteeing voting rights.
• March 31: Toni Morrison wins Pulitzer Prize for Beloved (1988).
• Fourth Sunday of March: Black Marriage Day.
• Throughout Spring: Various local and state-level Emancipation Day celebrations.
• All Month (April): April is Black Women's History Month.
• April 2 (1984): John Thompson becomes first Black coach to win NCAA basketball tournament.
• April 3 (1826): Birth of James Madison Bell, poet-orator of the Civil War.
• April 4 (1968): Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.
• April 15: Jackie Robinson Day (MLB).
• April 16: Emancipation Day in Washington, D.C.
KEYWORDS:
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