This doll was copyrighted / released in 1983. To see other dolls from 1983, click here. She has the Superstar head mold. To see other dolls with this head mold, click here. Versions of this doll were manufactured in Taiwan and in the Philippines. In addition to her regular release, she also came packaged in a gift set with a purse (#7583). She also shows up on the packaging for the Barbie horse Prancer.
Loving You Barbie could be considered a Valentine’s Day doll. To see other Valentine’s Day dolls, click here. Loving You Barbie is easily confused with the later release, Pretty Hearts Barbie.
Loving You Barbie was used by Mattel to create the 1984 Barbie National Convention doll (the location/theme for the year was New York, “Big Apple”). The doll and box are the same for the convention release, but the fashion is swapped for an original outfit and a convention sash. The outfit is a re-colored version of the Silver Sensation dress (the convention version is red instead of the usual pink). The doll was designed by Kitty Black Perkins (a Mattel designer) and many of them have been signed by her. This convention doll was limited to 250 pieces. To see other Convention dolls, click here.
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#7072:
U.S. Box
Made in Philippines:
Made in Taiwan:
Box Sides & Backcard:
European Box:
Gift Set (#7583):
Shown on Prancer Box:
Loving You Convention Doll:
Silver Sensation Fashion:
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