{"product_id":"1987-barbie-dolls-of-the-world-korean-first-release-sealed-nrfb","title":"1987 – Barbie – Dolls of the World – Korean – First Release – Sealed \u0026 NRFB","description":"\u003ch3\u003eKorean Barbie Wore a Pink and Green Ensemble That Took Its Reference Point Seriously\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1987 Korean Barbie is the DOTW entry in a pink and green ensemble that draws on the colour palette and layered structure of traditional Korean hanbok — the combination reads as considered rather than gestural, which puts this entry in the stronger half of the series. The packaging is in original condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Dolls of the World Korean release arrived during a period when South Korea was gaining significant international visibility through the 1988 Seoul Olympics — the timing gave the release a context that made it more than just a costume doll within the collector market of the late 80s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e doll in original packaging as pictured. Model #4929.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mattel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMelody Likes box condition grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/4504\/6718\/files\/MelodyLikes-Doll-Box-Condition-Guide_05303af8-20b2-4137-8091-87f3c51d9668.png?v=1773150063\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView our box condition guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mattel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46458148847806,"sku":"BARBIE-1987-DOLLSOFT-KOREAN-FIRSTRELEA-DOLL0001","price":143.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/4504\/6718\/files\/1987-barbie-dolls-of-the-world-korean-first-release-sealed-nrfb-front.jpg?v=1772670743","url":"https:\/\/melodylikes.com\/products\/1987-barbie-dolls-of-the-world-korean-first-release-sealed-nrfb","provider":"Melody Likes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}