Golden Dream Barbie (#1874) was copyrighted / released in 1980 / 1981. To see other dolls from this year, click here. She has the Superstar head mold. To see other dolls with this head mold, click here. To see the Golden Dream series, click here. This doll has “Quick Curl” hair. Also, there are a large number of variations to her outfit (light gold versus dark gold, etc.), and her makeup (some of which is because of different factory origin, some of which is tougher to figure out). She can be found manufactured in Taiwan or the Philippines.
The first version of this doll featured packaging with the hair sticking straight up. Also, a special “Glamorous Nights” version (#3533) was released with a modified outfit and hair.
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Philippines Doll with Rough Gold Outfit:
Taiwan Doll with Dark Gold Outfit:
Taiwan Doll with Light Gold Outfit:
First Edition In Box:
Following Releases In Box:
Golden Dream Glamorous Nights:
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