Today’s “Do a Pick” game features the following:
- Scenario A:
- Barbie wears “Golden glitter”, Best Buy 3340
- Ken wears “Mainly for Rain” grey suit, Best Buy 8618
- Scenario B:
- Barbie wears “Mainly for Rain” long red coat, Best Buy 3338
- Ken wears a fur-trimmed Sherpa jacket with matching pants, Best Buy 8617 (I got the number wrong in the video)
- Scenario C:
- Ken wears red shirt and white pants, Best Buy 8615
- Barbie wears a blue gingham business suit, Best Buy 8621
It’s also okay to pick your own scenario! I mean, why not?
And yes, I’m aware that the dollhouse in the video is more of a 1980’s style than a 1970’s style, but that’s all I could find in the clipart /video program I’m subscribed to. Sorry about that!
What’s the story behind this game?
When I was a kid, whenever it was playtime with dolls, we would lay out all our dolls and their clothing items. Then we would “do a pick.”
That’s where you take turns picking which doll or dolls you’ll play with and which outfits or accessories you’ll get to play with. Your playtime companion would take a turn picking her dolls, clothes, and accessories too.
My #DoApick shorts on My YouTube Channel are a blast from the past! They let you choose from retro dolls and their clothing items and/or accessories, while imagining a fun playtime adventure from a bygone era.
Join the fun! Leave your “pick” in the comments!
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Vintage Barbie dolls are products that were once offered by Mattel, which holds the registered trademark for them (™). They can sometimes be purchased from Mattel as reproductions. Please visit the Mattel Toys website to learn more about their company and its trademarked toys.
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Brochure Citation: Mattel, 1972, The Beautiful World of Barbie [Brochure]. Mattel, Inc. (1972).