The 2000 Flying Butterfly Teresa Doll (Mattel #50347) is a highly sought-after vintage Barbie franchise collectible, instantly recognizable by her wind-up mechanism that causes her vibrant fabric wings to flutter without the need for batteries. As Barbie's brunette friend, this specific Teresa doll sports a wispy, shimmering pale blue ballerina-style outfit accented by a glittery tulle tutu, setting her apart from the blonde Barbie version who wears pink and purple. She features the classic Hispanic/Latino face mold with tan skin, striking brown eyes, and dark hair styled into a high, flipped ponytail with long side curls.
Mattel engineered this doll for high-flying action, allowing children to play with her by hand or rig her onto an included pulley system of strings. This mechanism lets Teresa zip dramatically across a room or back and forth between two friends. Because the fabric wings and string setups were easily lost during childhood play, finding a pristine, brand-new-in-box version on collector platforms like eBay remains the ultimate prize for early-2000s toy enthusiasts.
HOW WONDERFUL!
COMES COMPLETE AND SECURE IN HER DELIGHTFUL VINTAGE DISPLAY BOX
WHICH DOES HAVE SOME LIGHT STORAGE EDGE WEAR AND CREASING
ALSO HAS A VERY SMALL SPLIT TO THE TOP RIGHT FRONT WINDOW CORNER
A TRULY AMAZING BARBIE DOLL FOR COLLECTORS
AS THEY MOST CERTAINLY DO NOT MAKE GEMS LIKE THIS ANYMORE
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AND HAPPY EBAYING TO ALL :))