NWT BARBIE Olympic Skater Barbie, Mattel, 1997. #18501

“Make Barbie® doll skate and spin to a gold medal win!” •Official Licensed Product Nagano 1998 Olympics. Olympic USA Skater Barbie was based on and inspired by figure skater Tara Lipinski, who won her first gold medal at the 1998 Nagano Olympics. The doll was an official licensed product of the 1998 U.S. Olympic team. Barbie/Tara’s Outfit: turquoise ice skating outfit, sheer tights, Gold Medal on her neck. Matching turquoise ice skates. Dainty faux pearl button earrings. Hair brush. •New Vintage item. This Barbie has a clip on handle - at her waist- so that Ken can hold her while she skates. Wind her up on her back, and make her spin. (Cannot stand or skate alone). (Because of her spin features, she cannot wear most other Barbie Fashions) •Noteworthy: •Back of box: Features “World Champion figure skater Tara Lipinski, the youngest-ever to win the U.S. and World Ladies' titles, …dreamed of winning an Olympic gold medal……one of the favorites for the 1998 U.S. Olympic Team going to Nagano, Japan.” ** This Barbie was produced in 1997. Tara DID win gold in 1998. •Condition: New with tag. Unopened original box.