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We are not dumb, we know that those sticker faces are not good, and when theyвЂ™re pixelated, is even worse. Mattel says they pay attention to feebback, but I still havenвЂ™t seen any improvement on the cheap sticker faces. And $30 would still be too much considering the cheap face stamping, jewelryВ and hair. We have playline dolls from other companies sporting spray painted faces, high quality hair and real chains and jewelryвЂ¦ this is quite and embarrassing moment for barbie. The fact that for $100 Mattel couldnвЂ™t even add a real chain on the necklace, made a doll with cheap plastic accessories, cheap nylon hair, budget sticker stamp, and has the audacity to market it as a premium $100 doll is baffling to me as a long time collector. Start you r collection today with this amazing amethyst doll!

It's a Gold Label release that retails for $100, with a 3-doll limit per member. The first Barbie Crystal Fantasy Collection doll is a Mattel Creations exclusive thatвЂ™s only available to Barbie Signature members. вЂњI shared my vision and my mood boards and they came up with this unique light-up concept that really drives home the magical, mystical vibe of the doll.вЂќ A first for Barbie Signature packaging, this truly elevates the element of fantasy in every way. вЂњWhen we started to ideate this new Crystal Fantasy series, we brought our package team in very early in the process,вЂќ says Bill. (See behind-the-scenes photos of the set below!) Reminiscent of a glowing ice sculpture, it has a modern, almost otherworldly point of view which carries over to the unique package as well. The photoshoot set can only be described as a crystal dreamscape. I love that we were able to give this doll such precious and special detail.вЂќДЄ doll this stunning deserves an equally jaw-dropping backdrop вЂ“ and thankfully, that vision came to life through both photography and packaging. вЂњOf course the most important detail is that her necklace is made from an actual amethyst. They look like shards, giving the doll a magical and mystical feel,вЂќ he shares.

When asked about his favorite detail, Bill sharedВ вЂњI love that her crown, bracelets, and lace-up heels carry the crystal theme from head to toe. вЂњThe Grecian style of her dress complements the fantasy theme of the stone and crystal well.вЂќ вЂњWe wanted to keep true to the colors of the amethyst crystal and carry tones of lavender and purple though her fashion, accessories, makeup and hair,вЂќ says Bill. She radiates with an ethereal, almost pure and translucent presence similar to crystals themselves. This richness is captured in the doll as well. One look at its iridescent palette evokes an immediate sense of calm вЂ“ everyone could use more of that!ДЄmethyst is a complex stone, with striking jagged edges and variegated hues ranging from pale lavender to deep lilac, violet, and plum. вЂњAmethyst is often associated with healing, calming, balance, and peacefulness,вЂќ he continues. Indeed, the origins of crystal healing go back thousands of years, and the practice is widely embraced today, with people collecting and charging these magnificent minerals directly in the sun for increased potency. вЂњThis new line is inspired by the interest in crystals and the properties and energies theyвЂ™re believed to possess,вЂќ says Bill. The piГЁce de rГ©sistance is the genuine amethyst gemstone that adorns her neck and completes the look. A true maximalist, she wears a striking geode crown with matching wrist cuffs, while her platinum hair reveals a statement-making streak.

Wrapped in a purple chiffon gown with glittering accents, this jewel-toned beauty is a study in polished elegance and powerful luminosity.

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A Barbie Signature M emberВ E xclusive, the enchanting amethyst-inspired doll is the first in this series вЂ“ and as chic and commanding as they come. Designed by Bill Greening, the new Barbie Crystal Fantasy Collection is a love letter to the beauty of these natural wonders. With their s tark edges and luminous hues, crystal geodes could be considered natureвЂ™s version of abstract art.

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