Sunday, August 13, 2017

2017 Barbie Career Set: Astronaut and Space Scientist

Doll blogger Muff recently shared a post about a new Barbie Career Set, Chef and Waiter. At a Toys R Us store last week, I saw another Barbie Career Set. This one had a petite-bodied, Millie-faced Barbie for astronaut and a tall-bodied, Asha-faced Barbie for space scientist. I like the height difference. I do wish the bodies were articulated - seems that they are not. I took a very brief video showing the set and a photo showing the back of the box.
 

I wonder if Mattel will be producing double doll career sets. Seems like a fun idea to me. Has anyone seen this set? Are there other career sets - aside from the Toys R Us exclusive Ken and Barbie one seen a few years back?
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7 comments:

  1. Georgia GirlAugust 14, 2017 at 2:27 AM

    I saw this set tonight on social media. It is very nice! I especially love the facemold. She looks like Asha.

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  2. JayeAugust 14, 2017 at 6:57 AM

    I haven't seen this set yet. Christmas is around the corner. I hope they put out some good stuff.

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  3. D7anaAugust 14, 2017 at 10:23 AM

    Hi, Georgia girl! Yes, the space scientist does have the Asha face. The coloring and screening on that doll were lovely. Gorgeous blond-brown hair.

    Hi, Jaye! Oh, yes! I'm hoping for nice stuff for Christmas, too ;-)!

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  4. MuffAugust 14, 2017 at 10:56 PM

    At first I was all, "Ugh, look at that astronaut suit," but I quite like it. They both remind me of those kitchy 50's movies as if they are off to space to battle moon monsters.

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  5. RoxanneRoxanneAugust 21, 2017 at 2:02 AM

    You weren't kidding about that being a brief video! I like this set and the idea of it.

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  6. RoxanneRoxanneAugust 26, 2017 at 9:42 PM

    I really like the science and technology aspect of this set, and would be tempted to buy it for that reason alone. However, I can resist this one. :) It would be really nice if the dolls had articulation, but I suppose it would be fun to let other dolls play in these costumes.

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  7. D7anaJanuary 16, 2018 at 11:15 PM

    Hi, Roxanne! Sorry I missed these posts. The video was a glitch. I was trying to photograph the dolls but I hit the wrong button. I like the topic and the hair and coloring of the Asha-faced Barbie. But I probably won't get the set because it's not different enough. Shrug.

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