Hallmark 1996 Holiday Barbie Coloring & Activity Book
Unmarked
Golden Books Publishing, 1996 No page numbers
Slight shelf wear. Pages are somewhat aged. No markings. Photos are of the actual item for sale and show a sample of pages.
A nostalgic treasure for collectors and a perfect "time capsule" gift. Unlike most vintage activity books that have already been scribbled in, this copy is completely unused and unmarked, preserving the pristine artwork of the iconic 1990s Barbie era. Whether you are looking to complete a Barbie collection, relive childhood memories of the 1996 Holiday Barbie, or provide a child with high-quality, "low-tech" screen-free entertainment, this book offers a charming blend of puzzles, crafts, and classic illustrations that are increasingly hard to find in this condition.
- Picnic Letter Scramble Puzzle
- Heart to Heart Necklace Craft
- Secret Message Code Puzzle
- Fancy Mirror Craft
- Book for Barbie Craft
From Wikipedia:
Barbie is a fashion doll created by American businesswoman Ruth Handler, manufactured by American toy and entertainment company Mattel and introduced on March 9, 1959. The toy was based on the German Bild Lilli doll which Handler had purchased while in Europe. The figurehead of an eponymous brand that includes a range of fashion dolls and accessories, Barbie has been an important part of the toy fashion doll market for over six decades. Mattel has sold over a billion Barbie dolls, making it the company's largest and most profitable line.
Barbie and her male counterpart, Ken, have been described as the two most popular dolls in the world. Mattel generates a large portion of Barbie's revenue through related merchandise —accessories, clothes, friends, and relatives of Barbie. Writing for Journal of Popular Culture in 1977, Don Richard Cox noted that Barbie has a significant impact on social values by conveying characteristics of female independence, and with her multitude of accessories, an idealized upscale lifestyle that can be shared with affluent friends.