Based from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker, not only is Barbie® As The Sugar Plum Fairy part of a terrific Christmas release of Nutcracker splendor, she is a doll resembling of a magical world. This doll is certain to please young ballerinas and provide hours of enchanted land fun. Make no mistake about it, this is a must have ballerina!

Naturally most of my adoration for this series is birthed from my youngest daughter – Marisa’s – fascination and experience with ballet. She dances for the competition team of a local ballet studio, and is very excited to perform in her first Nutcracker this holiday season. Words will not even begin to explain the twinkle her eyes emit in hopes of finding the Barbie® nutcracker line-up nestled under the tree on Christmas morning. Santa has been informed and is up to the challenge.

So here mom sits, carefully admiring this truly beautiful doll prior to putting her back into the package and storing for Christmas time exchange. I know the delight and glees I will witness from my little dancer!

Barbie® As The Sugar Plum Fairy
Barbie® arrives beautifully packaged and ready for gift giving magnificence. This marvelous set includes Barbie® as The Sugar Plum Fairy, a revolving display stand, a tiny cardboard nutcracker and a pink hairbrush. This Barbie® doll is expressly created to pose in realistic ballet positions with assistance from her jointed elbows, knees, and ankles. Carefully designed and remarkably clothed, it is easy to see why she is the star ballerina within her own production of The Nutcracker!

Truly her costume is magnificent and will be adored by the ballerina on your gift-receiving list. Her removable skirt has several shimmering layers of light pink tulle. The satin bodice is accented with ivory lace and trimmed with golden ribbons and bows. Her legs are covered with sheer ivory tights and her precious pink ballet slippers have lace-up ribbons. Her hair is styled in hip-length golden ringlets and she wears a removable gold crown.

The pink stand you receive in this set protrudes up with a clear acrylic stand that allows Barbie® to pose in realistic ballerina positions. Furthermore, Ken® as Prince Eric in the Nutcracker (purchased separately) nestles alongside her to hold a poised position for your child’s make-believe performance. Thus allowing her/his imagination to recreate the famous ballet number. Although one of eight dolls in the Nutcracker release, Barbie® As The Sugar Plum Fairy is a must have essential!

I highly recommend this beautiful doll for Christmas season smiles.

My daughter owns the Barbie® in The Nutcracker VHS, has picked up three of the Kelly® Nutcracker dolls, and has fingers crossed that Santa will deliver the remaining set.

Christmas Morning Splendor
Marisa was thrilled upon receiving Barbie® As The SugarPlum Fairy! The twilight sparkle from her eyes, her rose tinged cheeks, and large grin spoke thanks prior to the words being able to gleefully escape her mouth. Mattel carefully netted the ringlets that adorn Barbie’s blonde tresses. This allowed for the precise look Marisa and other dancers sported during their nutcracker performance. The multitude of strings and twist ties stood for typical Barbie® removal frustration, but my husband has become an expert at freeing Barbie® and friends. So, alas, she was out of package and ready for playtime fun.

Countless hours of play glamour have already been experienced with Barbie® As The SugarPlum Fairy and the other Nutcracker splendor. We keep a stock of ziploc® bags on hand to allow Marisa to keep each Barbie® self-contained with included paraphernalia. This works very well, and is an inexpensive method of organizing. Because she was receiving the entire Nutcracker line, we had a plastic Sterlite® bin with lid ready to house Barbie®, Ken®, and other Nutcracker cast members.

The hair on Barbie® As The SugarPlum Fairy is gorgeous, has kept its style through multitudes of turns and twirls on the stand, and continues to hold true of performance styled tresses. The included stand is an important attribute for playtime fun. Each Nutcracker Kelly®, Barbie®, and Ken® include a clear plastic stand. The base of these fit into the grooves of the pink dance stand included with Barbie® As The SugarPlum Fairy. When gently slid on the floor (works on low-pile carpet, vinyl, wood, and tiling) the dolls gracefully dance.

The jointed ankles allow Barbie® to depict a true toe dancer, and add to the beneficial attributes of this excellent doll. Marisa adores this dancer, has played with her a lot, and will continue to enjoy her.


Recommended Accompaniments
Barbie in the Nutcracker: Marzipan and the Candy Sleigh
$29.99

Various (6) Barbie Nutcracker Kelly and Tommy
$6.99 each

Ken as Prince Eric in the Nutcracker
$17.99

Barbie® in The Nutcracker (2001)
A computer-animated Christmas tale.
$19.99

Happy Playing!
© 2001 Lisa_J







Recommended: Yes

Amount Paid (US$): 17.99
Type of Toy: Action Figure
Age Range of Child: 6 to 8 Years