The famous toy store FAO Schwarz turned 50 last year and in celebration they released a very special Barbie doll for the occasion. Madelon recently got one and was kind enough to share the photos with us.
Madelon saw this Barbie at Toys R Us in the Fall and waited for it to come down in price – but it didn’t. I have considered buying her a few times as well.
So, when she checked on it about a month ago, she was told that it was not going to be carried in the store anymore, so Madelon broke down and got it.
She is the Barbie who holds many happy memories for Madelon as her grandmother did most of her toy shopping at this fabled store.
It was always so special to be greeted at the door by the guard, dressed in his finery.
I love the attention to detail on the uniform. For a $40 doll, one would expect as much from Barbie. Madelon would recommend this doll to a Barbie lover!
Look at the gold trim on her boots.
Profound words from Mr. Schwarz, himself!
What a beautiful and special doll! Thanks so much for sharing her with us, Madelon!
cool!
OMG! That is so very pretty!
Omg! So cute
O.O
She is soooo pretty!
Cool!
Gorgeous! Even though I don’t have my play Barbies (I have some collectors ones) anymore, I’ve always loved them. The detail is stunning.
I like her face.
Wow she is really pretty
She’s gorgeous! I love her!
I cant believe she found an old barbie at toys r us!!
She is so detailed! Great find, Madelon!
Her face mold is one of my favorites. She always looks so sweet and friendly! : )
i dont realy like barbie but i think she is cute
Hi Char , I know this is off topic but do any other 12 inch doll clothes fit the La Dee Da’s ? I have tried Cutie Pops and Liv but they do not fit 🙁
I’m not so much a Barbie person, but these are really nicely done!
Pretty!
Awww!
Char, I love this doll. I do love walking in and being greeted by the people in those outfits.One thing, I think its the 150th anniversary not 50th
-Chloe
She’s beautiful!
seen her online she seems very cool, that hat should be furry though!
What a great doll!
Ever since our class trip to the Museum of Modern Art in NYC, in which our bus had actually passed where the Apple Store and FAO Schwarz is, I’ve been having FAO withdrawl. For some reason, I’ve REALLY wanted to go back there and stomp on that giant piano like godzilla in a berry-stomping contest…
And Doll Diaries, you have now driven me to a point where I’m going to jump out of my window, go to the train station, jump on top of a train, and start yodeling my way to Grand Central at the top of my lungs.
Really nice. : )
Thank you for these lovely pictures, Madelon. i am very pleased for you that you have this special doll who will bring back happy memories every time you look at her.
Thank you, everyone!
LOL Venus !