1999 40th Anniversary Barbie NIB Mint

1999 40th Anniversary Barbie NIB Collector Edition Mattel 21384 NRFB with Certificate of Authenticity. Who but Barbie could look even better on her 40th anniversary than on her first debut? 1959 meets 1999 as Barbie doll dons a black gown nostalgically reminiscent of her original 1959 striped-pattern bathing suit. She wears a sparkling black-and-white striped gown with sheer gathers at the shoulders and an explosion of fabric designed as a fishtail hem that absolutely defies gravity. But what makes Barbie popular to collectors is her ability to accessorize down to the tiniest detail. In this instance she wears "diamond" drop earrings, sheer black pantyhose, black pumps, and has dramatically upswept hair. Our anniversary girl holds a bouquet of 40 roses with a card that says "Happy 40th Anniversary“ which she gracefully holds in her arms that are covered with sheer opera length gloves. This Barbie steps into the present--with a wink at the past--with the inclusion of the "doll's doll." 40th Anniversary Barbie comes with her own scaled-down premier doll, dressed in said bathing suit and packaged in a box that mimics the original. (Has fallen to bottom of box) It comes with display stand.