When Made to Move Barbies began to come out, they were a hit. 22 some odd points of articulation. Great! Near the same time, Mattel started their line of Barbies that had different body types. So of course people wanted the Made to Move Barbies to come in the different body styles too. Of course it is not as easy as just making it. There is a lot of design work that goes into something like a whole different body style.
Well, Mattel did work on it, and they came out with a full figured woman that is really well executed. She fits right in with her Yoga sisters. Of course she would be another yoga doll. Easy to make clothes with the two-toned top and capri styled pants. And Mattel does not have to add in shoes. A savings over the course of the line I am sure.
This version is really well executed. She has a full figure that looks realistic. Hips and thighs are paired with fuller arms. I hope this is a trend that sells well and continues. She has beautiful blond hair that is less platinum than Barbie's and looks more realistic. It has a beautiful wave to it, and is a very nice length.
If there was one drawback it is the continued use of tiny little feet. On the human body, a foot is similar in length to the forearm from the wrist to the nape of the elbow. The feet on Barbie are about half the length they need to be. That proves to be a problem for having the Barbies stand. It is fantastic that they come with all of the great articulation in the ankles, but they have a lot of trouble standing. I thought as we got figures like the DC Super Hero Girls who do have proper sized feet, that we would see the trend continue into the Barbie line as well, as there is a push for more realistic figures. It is not a big downside, as there are still lots of shoes for this Barbie to wear, just know she will not be able to stand on her own.
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Made to Move for Endless Moves
This Barbie doll is Made to Move! Recreate realistic action and capture unique poses with this incredible doll. Perform a pirouette like a prima ballerina. Play soccer like a pro. Pose for a picture just like you would. With so many ways to move, the possibilities are endless!
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22 "Joints" for Extra FlexibilityTell all sorts of stories and live out all types of aspirations with the ultra-posable doll! Barbie Made to Move doll achieves her incredible range of movement with extra "joints." Each has 22 points to bend from head to toe. This means extra flexibility at the neck, upper arms, elbows, wrists, torso, hips, upper legs, knees and ankles. From the tilt of her head to a pointed toe, Barbie doll can pose just like you! |
Limitless Opportunity for Expression and FunBarbie doll's outfit is perfect for stories on the move! Floral leggings paired with a gray and blue layered top are trendy and versatile. And her modern updo is ready for action. |
Be Anything with Barbie!Kids will love showing off their moves with the Barbie Made to Move dolls. So many possibilities unleash imagination! Collect all the Barbie Made to Move dolls and accessories to expand the storytelling fun and explore how you can be anything with Barbie (each sold separately, subject to availability). |
What's in the Box?
Includes Barbie doll wearing fashions. Each sold separately, subject to availability. Dolls cannot stand alone. Colors and decorations may vary.
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Wow! Unlimited Poses, But Hard to Find Shoes, Still a Great Buy!
This Barbie Doll was purchased as a Birthday gift (by request.) The recipient received the doll and was very pleased.This is what I was told that she liked about this Barbie and Why she wanted it:PRO’s:• MOVEMENT - 22 Articulating/movable joints = basically, posing is unlimited, which enhances play.• SIZE= She views this as a ‘curvy’ Barbie that is more in line with her & other’s “REAL” world body type (not everyone is a size 2!)• HAIR COLOR = Ginger/Blonde hair is more in line with her Real World Hair color than basic blonde.•. ACCESSORIES = Plenty of Fashion Packs to choose from online that fit this doll. Also, plenty of customized accessory options available via online stores like Etsy or EBay.• COST = Very Reasonably priced Barbie Doll• SHIPPING = On time, QUICK! Ordered on the weekend, and she had it by Mon-Tues!CON’s:• ACCESSORIES = SHOES! Apparently, it is difficult to find shoes for this doll model on standard sites, so she had to go through customized sites like Etsy or EBay to find shoe choices that fit.Overall however, the recipient really liked her birthday gift and was excited to receive this Barbie Doll. Barbie brand dolls have definitely come a LONG way since I was a child, they are no longer all blonde and size 2, which is great to see. Being able to gift someone a Barbie Doll that looks more like they do in real life, I think, helps children, and even adults, have a much better body image of themselves, and removes some of the pressure that little girls used to feel to achieve “Barbie” like proportions, that for some are an unrealistic expectation. Hence, I definitely recommend this Barbie Doll (along with the Seller.)Note: Barbie is shown with the dress (Minus the cardigan) that came in her fashion pack with the doll.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2018
Style: Brunette, Gray and Peach Top, Floral PantsSize: 22 inchesColor: MulticolorVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2018
Style: Brunette, Gray and Peach Top, Floral PantsSize: 22 inchesColor: MulticolorVerified Purchase
The Barbie Made to Moves have some of the highest number of joints in any play doll -- 22 points of articulation! I thought Mattel couldn't top that, but the curvy MTM body is amazing. It's genuinely curvy, with bigger thighs, a little tummy, bigger backside, thicker arms, but still as posable as ever!
As a lot of reviewers have said, this doll's original face isn't that great, but the main reason people buy Made to Moves is to give their favorite dolls a much wider range of motion. This body is very pale and nicely matches with a lot of pale dolls, including Disney dolls who have no other Barbie match. It also works nicely with larger-headed dolls such as Project Mc2 -- the bigger limbs add better proportions. (Aside from switching the head, it's also very easy to remove the hands and replace them! My doll in the photo has DC Super Hero Girls Poison Ivy's hands.)
Now, the downsides -- I own both this and the tanner Dancer doll. In changing their limbs to be curvier, the designers made the joints HUGE. They are not subtle at all. The knees are enormous and really stick out. The elbows also are very obvious and have some issues bending. Sometimes you really have to force to get the arm to bend enough to touch her face!
However, despite the joints, I think these dolls are amazing and could be revolutionary for both doll collecting and play. Their posing is superior to some dolls in a much higher price range, the joints are tight (they can hold their hands in the air without them slowly sliiiiding down to their sides), and the curvy body is simply adorable! Definitely recommend.
As a lot of reviewers have said, this doll's original face isn't that great, but the main reason people buy Made to Moves is to give their favorite dolls a much wider range of motion. This body is very pale and nicely matches with a lot of pale dolls, including Disney dolls who have no other Barbie match. It also works nicely with larger-headed dolls such as Project Mc2 -- the bigger limbs add better proportions. (Aside from switching the head, it's also very easy to remove the hands and replace them! My doll in the photo has DC Super Hero Girls Poison Ivy's hands.)
Now, the downsides -- I own both this and the tanner Dancer doll. In changing their limbs to be curvier, the designers made the joints HUGE. They are not subtle at all. The knees are enormous and really stick out. The elbows also are very obvious and have some issues bending. Sometimes you really have to force to get the arm to bend enough to touch her face!
However, despite the joints, I think these dolls are amazing and could be revolutionary for both doll collecting and play. Their posing is superior to some dolls in a much higher price range, the joints are tight (they can hold their hands in the air without them slowly sliiiiding down to their sides), and the curvy body is simply adorable! Definitely recommend.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2020
Style: Brunette, Gray and Peach Top, Floral PantsSize: 22 inchesColor: MulticolorVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2023
Style: Brunette, Gray and Peach Top, Floral PantsSize: 22 inchesColor: MulticolorVerified Purchase
This doll is absolutely beautiful! All of the other Barbie outfits I had fit her perfectly aside from the shoes. For some reason her feet were just barely too big. I found out that the curvy Barbie’s feet are all slightly larger. Regardless, she is fabulous. Joints were a tad stiff at first in some spots but she’s been fine after a bit of play. The box she was packaged in was damaged which I’m sure was due to the fact that it was shipped in a bag with nothing protecting it, but luckily nothing had happened to her. Overall so happy with my purchase!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2021
Style: Brunette, Gray and Peach Top, Floral PantsSize: 22 inchesColor: MulticolorVerified Purchase
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