Thursday, June 18, 2020

Liberating 2005 Barbie Fashion Fever Wave U Christie

Hello 2020. I am continuing the doll liberation project initiated last October. The next doll to be freed from her box is Fashion Fever Christie from Wave U. Her outfit - at least the top - I don't like almost as much as I disliked the Benetton Christie's. The candy pink color with tepid purple ruched trim sleeves as well as the child-themed princess rendered this top totally unsuitable to a doll with her sophisticated dark lip color and streaked hair. Here she is in her original tube and re-dressed.

Mattel Fashion Fever Wave U Christie in original tube - full length

Mattel Fashion Fever Wave U Christie in original tube - side view

Mattel Fashion Fever Wave U Christie in original tube - back view
I am glad that I didn't sell this Christie.

Mattel Fashion Fever Wave U Christie tube removed - head and torso


Mattel Fashion Fever Wave U Christie front below waist

Tag attached to Mattel Fashion Fever Wave U Christie's tube 

Other side of tags attached to Mattel Fashion Fever Wave U Christie's tube


Mattel Fashion Fever Wave U Christie side view



Mattel Fashion Fever Wave U Christie rear view of jeans



Mattel Fashion Fever Wave U Christie fashion, front view

Mattel Fashion Fever Wave U Christie fashion, rear view

Mattel Fashion Fever Wave U Christie cringe-worthy top, front

Mattel Fashion Fever Wave U Christie top, front showing separation

Mattel Fashion Fever Wave U Christie top, turned inside out

Mattel Fashion Fever Wave U Christie redressed in Integrity Toys Janay's blouse

Mattel Fashion Fever Wave U Christie redressed in Integrity Toys Janay's blouse, back view

Mattel Fashion Fever Wave U Christie redressed in Mattel Fashion Fever closet tribal-themed dress


Mattel Fashion Fever Wave U Christie redressed in Fashion Fever closet tribal-themed dress, back view


Two Mattel Fashion Fever Christies, together



I'm happy with both of these Christies. They are both "keepers." Any suggestions for future re-dressing ideas? Should I have put the tribal dress on the Benetton Christie?

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7 comments:

  1. Barb the Evil GeniusJune 18, 2020 at 10:00 PM

    Yep, except for that top, your Christie is a definite winner. What face mold does she have?

    I like what the Benetton Christie is wearing now. The clothes bring out colors in her hair, and vice versa.

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  2. ShasarignisJune 19, 2020 at 8:21 PM

    Hi Philly, I donèt know if you remember me.
    It is Shasarignis.
    Where I can send you a private message ?

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  3. ShasarignisJune 19, 2020 at 8:22 PM

    Can you leave me a message on my blog please ? I have to send you a private message.

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  4. D7anaJune 21, 2020 at 10:17 AM

    Hi and thanks for commenting, Barb the Evil Genius, Linda, and Shasarignis!

    @Barb the Evil Genius - the featured Christie has the Asha face mold. Her head is a little smaller than many dolls with this facemold.

    I LOVE this boho outfit on Benetton Christie.

    @Linda - I agree - the jeans are the best part of that outfit. That dress was part of a Fashion Fever closet.

    I'm thinking that boho set is Benetton Christie's, lol. Like let me try to put it on another doll. Mattel produced winners with these two.

    @Shasarignis - yes, I remember you! You can send me private messages at D7ana. Please write "PhillyCollector" on the subject line so that I know a doll buddy is contacting me. I'll leave a message on your blog as well. See you soon ;-)

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  5. ShasarignisJune 23, 2020 at 9:23 PM

    Did You receive my email ?

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  6. AnonymousMay 31, 2023 at 11:00 PM

    That’s not a ‘child-themed princess’ that’s Barbie in Swan Lake, from the movie! This doll is actually really cool as she’s wearing Barbie merch in-universe ;)

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  7. D7anaAugust 15, 2023 at 7:41 PM

    I've answered Shasarignis by e-mail. Thanks!

    Anonymous May 31 2023 - thanks for the identification! LOL. I'm terrible about the Barbie movies. How clever that Mattel has her wearing Barbie merch. I've done a 180 degree flip on that blouse. Although I will save it for a younger doll.

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