I. History:

a. The Barbie BasicsⓇ doll Collection:

Barbie Basics line of collector's edition Barbie dolls were created by Mattel designer Bill Greening and were introduced in late 2009 to be officially released in the spring of 2010.

Basic is the dolls calling card, the dolls are dressed in "basic" clothing that women usually have in their closets. The debut collection featured the best-known fashion staple, "the little black dress". The dolls are marketed as collector-only Model Muse body sculpt The posing of the arms varies from doll to doll and some have different stances. All the dolls also have differing head molds, skin tones and ethnicities. The dolls are part of the Black Label collection which, unlike some Barbie lines, is for adult collectors only (the minimum age limit is 14).

The first collection (Collection 001) featured 12 dolls wearing different little black dresses and 4 accessory packs (which were sold separately). The second wave of the collection (called Collection 001.5) only featured 4 dolls (though one of them featured a new face sculpt) and showcased little black dresses with pink ribbon accents, along with another 2 new accessory packs. The third wave (Collection Red) was a Target store exclusive which featured 3 dolls wearing little red dresses and a new accessory pack.

Collection 002 debuted in the spring of 2011. In the collection, there are 12 dolls (9 Barbies and 3 Kens) and the theme is jeans and T-shirts. Collection 002.5 was announced to collectors in February 2011 and featured three dolls and two accessory sets. These dolls feature an articulated body, a first for the Basics line. The dolls are dressed in jeans with metallic-finish blouses and earrings. A second version of Collection Red (called 'Collection Red 2') was released with 1 new accessory pack and 3 dolls wearing red shirts and white jeans.

Collection 003, the third and final collection, debuted in the spring of 2012.[3] There are 6 dolls and 2 new accessory packs and the theme is colorful swimsuits.

The featured dolls do not have names, but are numbered instead. Each of the dolls has a different head mold (corresponding to their model number). Some of the molds are popularly used in the Barbie Collector line. Mattel's head molds are usually, but not always, named after the doll/character/line in which they debuted.

b. Collection 002 Model #5:

Model No. 5 is an East Asian doll with long black hair in Collection 002 she sported bangs in the latter collection. She is featured with the same look in Collection 003, though donning a short bob. She uses the Kayla/Lea head mold, which was named after two of Barbie's friends of the same name. This popular head mold has been frequently used for Barbie's ethnic Asian friends in the main line as well as for several Asian-themed dolls in the collector line.

II. For sale:

Barbie BasicsⓇ, 002 Collection, Model #5 Never Removed From Box (NRFB) wearing a Black Jeans and Grey Tube Top.

a. Model Overview:

Beautiful, well made high quality fashion doll for modeling, display or collecting. Amazing details in the design of the doll and the clothing. Comes with all listed accessories and instructions. Please refer to  pictures for included accessories. Dolls come with shoes and jewelry. All new in the box dolls are dressed in detailed clothing. The doll is Muse Model in high quality Polyvinyl Chloride Plastic (PVC) commonly used in automotive and high end engineering applications. Properties include high hardness, and outstanding tensile strength, unlike lower grade plastic and Vinyl PVC is resistant to dye leaching from outfits. PVC begins to break down at 220 degrees Fahrenheit , and melts at 500 degrees Fahrenheit.

b. Model Features:

Model No. 5, is  dressed is simple but sexy. Her black female mid calf Capri length jeans feature an embroidered “B” (Barbie logo) on one back pocket and a unique grey tube top. The outfit flatters the doll's silhouette and accents the Model Muse figure. Her body is made of engineering grade  PVC that does not bend. Her legs can move back and forth at her hips. Her arms can lift up and out from her sides. the joints aren't so stiff that you can't move them, but stiff enough to hold a posed. Her eyes are golden brown. Her hair is long and black, with bangs and very soft. It falls just past the small of her back. Doll is true to scale and feels good in the users hands. 

 

c.  Model Finish:

 Smokey black, and silver Eye shadow, eyelids have a softer color, that lightly accents her beautiful golden brown eyes. Both eyes have long bushy lashes with arching eyebrows light brown in color.

 Soft Luminous Satin pink Lip stick  with a shiny gloss accentuates her beautiful pursed lips. Cheeks are blush just right for a nightclub or Party. Nail polish matches her lipstick. Mattel certainly made the most of a am already popular head mold.

 Sexy open-toed patent leather Black Platform T- strap heels  gives the finishing touch to this Gosei beauty.

d. Note on photos:

Images 1 trough 5 are stock catalogue images. All others are doll for sale.

e. Opinion:

This doll is much cuter in real life than in the images. I love her soft, silky hair, her ball-jointed legs, and chick pumps. It can be display it on its own stand. The only drawback is care must be taken when removing the doll from the packaging. Recommend care and patient while freeing her hair if you decide to remove her from the box. Her clothing does not come off easily. This doll is obviously designed for the Adult collector.

III. Box:

Original . The Barbie Basics was the first doll line (and retail product) to bear the logo of the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) on their boxes. The line was officially approved by the CFDA and several of its members have even quoted about the line in the official Barbie Basics website.

IV. Shipping:

Free local pick up Seattle WA area. Domestic: Free USPS Mail. International shipping: Through eBay International shipping program only.