Barbie Pink Collection Robert Best Doll - $100 Fail? 

This is so sad... she costs 100 bucks but looks like a Birthday Wishes Barbie. This is not right. Ask for a refund and send her back!

She’s very pretty! But more like, Holiday Barbie for $39.00 pretty. I’m sorry she broke and bummed you out! Shame on you, Mattel!

Mattel is scamming us at this point. The Lunar doll literally looks more expensive than this one and the price is 50 dollars less.

Is that a rubber band in her hair ,for a hundred dollars 😲.

She is in no sense a collectors quality doll... Mattel is really dropping the ball on the higher end collectors market. Especially when you have Integrity Toys putting out the incredible dolls they are. 🤷🏼‍♂️

Wow, crazy! They couldn’t even make her more articulated 😖

She literally looks like a fashionista

Even if the quality was there I would be totally underwhelmed by this doll....generic Millie face, generic gown...Yuchh! Not Robert Best's best, far from it. Btw there is an actual Joan Holloway silkstone doll that is fierce!

Barbie has taken a nose dive in the Fashion doll department, from the quality to the fashions!!

I would send that doll back. What a rip off. The earring breaking before you even got her out of the box is reason enough.

When I was a kid it was fashionable to have a doll in a crocheted dress to cover a toilet paper roll. I'm not saying its the same but I get those feels from this doll.

This is sad. So sad! The Star Wars dolls were amazing! But this? Seriously, we had dolls in the ‘80’s that had better makeup, better hair, and fully decked out dresses with tulle, lace, and snap closures! I love Robert Best, I think he’s an amazing designer, but I think there’s a middle man somewhere who is making terrible decisions! Cheap quality but bumping the prices sky high... it’s like a scam.

I’m sorry she’s not at all what she was advertised as. That is insanely disappointing and honestly fraudulent. Such a shame. I do hope that you start feeling better again soon. 🙏🏻

This is what happens when you justify their lack of quality with diversity. We as a customer and client have the right and the obligation to demand both!

I’m sorry she was disappointing, and she is... I’d send her back seriously. 💜

Compare this doll to a rainbow high doll that's $26....yikes

Is her eyes supposed to be like that? She looks like she's rolling her eyes at you. Not counting the size of the earrings and dress, she looks like I could've gotten her for christmas in 89-92.

I'm not a Barbie collector at all, but I was genuinely considering getting this one when I saw all the beautiful photography of her. I am SO glad I watched this first. The lack of articulation alone is an embarrassment for the price point. I think we're extremely lucky that we got what we did with the Skullector Monster High dolls last year because after seeing this, I won't be expecting much from them in the future.

She looks like a pretty *$40 Plastic Happy Birthday Barbie, not a $100 Silkstone* Barbie. I've always wanted to hold a real silkstone doll in my hands, but if this is what the new ones are like I guess I never will.

Ever since the 2010's, Mattel has just been a shell of it's former self with lesser quality and playability.

The box is more glamourous than the doll itself. $100 for no articulation. She also looks like play line than collector. I'm over it.

even her hairstyle looks nothing like on the artwork, just messy....they even did the designers choices wrong. I would feel offended as designer :/

I agree 100%, that is why I didn’t get her, the quality, horrible face mold, and overall cheapness, is astounding. I can’t believe so many bought her, after the quality of the others, like the mythical muse, faraway forest, Ect..Ect.. I’m starting to move more into Integrity, they have superior quality. :(

I love collector Barbie dolls but that looks like a $30 doll.. I liked the lunar new year one better and that was half the price.. I’m disappointed how much they’ve been lacking in detail for a doll that price.

I hope one day Mattel will wake up already. The quality is bad.

Sorry you’re feeling bad lately! Ur persistence in making videos is much appreciated! Your content is a reliable pocket of joy in my day to day life!

There is a doll from integrity toys named as "secret garden eugenia" cost $175 with 2 looks. One of the look is totally the same as this pink collection barbie but in black gown. The outfits and accessories are detailed and finely made, and that worth the money paid.

Thank you for this video! I completely agree with you. The sheen on the plastic is a big deal! And that pink hair tie is tacky! At least in the illustration it's wrapped in hair. PS - I'm sorry to hear you haven't been feeling great lately. Getting this notification for your new video instantly brightened my day! ☀️

I was gob smacked by the price then the quality 😲

I wish her belt was silver so it could stand out more and match the earrings, as a 16 year old who collects dolls ive seen way better from mattel and it disappoints me because they've gone cheap

To think the Rainbow High dolls are for $26 with that amount of quality, and Mattel comes with this for $100. There is definitely some problems.

I have been definitely been getting more into integrity toys because of barbies quality going off own.

I've got some blonde Barbies on clearance for $2 that I could change the lips and makeup to look like that one. Ijs. I have a MTM body I could put them on as well. They should stop with the "fully posable" things on dolls that don't have MTM joints.

I’d love to see your older collector barbies ! Maybe it will spark Mattel .,,,

Mattel needs to up their game. Rainbow High and Omg! are better quality and less than half the price.

I wish they would take some notes from MGA because I feel like there quality is dropping so badly, but there still charging high prices for basic dolls that are supposed to be collector dolls. While rainbow high is giving everything and more for less than $30. Barbie is losing her fashion icon status

I got mine for $80 iam going to fix her hair n some little makeover iam going to challenge my self that she has hidden beauty , anyway this is the last time I will buy new Barbie Collector doll, I will focus on 80s Barbie which has more good qualities..

LOL OMG dolls have got better quality than this. For $100? That’s so sad.

I think the $100 went into that dress that tule cuz she looks like every other barbie i had in the 90s for play not for collection.

Honestly, if this is the direction that Mattel is going with their collector dolls, lets hope that there is no revival for monster high in the up coming months/years. I can only imagine how bad that could be. This is just so sad and bad.

11:18 This doll is absolutely gorgeous! I love the colors on her and her face! 😍 The PINK Barbie is a different story... even her elastic band looks cheap. At least the dress is pretty. I wish Barbie would play more with the eye and hair colors for the collector dolls. Maybe black hair and GREEN eyes? 🤭

I think she’s very pretty, but I wish they made a African American version too, and I feel like she’s kind of basic for the price.

Her dress is gorgeous but that's not fully posable, thats the model muse body wich is made to hold just ONE pose 1/5 will definetly not buy

Well, it is not your fault, don't feel like that. Luckily, there are alternatives. These big companies (not just Mattel) must learn that they have to deliver for the money they ask and for the premium appeal they want to keep.

I literally LOLed when you called the Lunar New Year doll a 50 dollar fashionista. 😂😂😂😂

Ugh - how disappointing! I contemplated this doll and am glad I didn’t make the purchase. I love my Haunted series as well as both Day of the Barbies...but I totally agree with other comments - this Pink one looks like a $15/$20 80s Barbie. I have no idea how the $100 price tag can be justified. Sad day Mattel!

Thanks for the shoutout to people with chronic illness, it is greatly appreciated. 😁💜 I was born with Rheumatoid Arthritis, and a lot of days, I do feel like dumpster ooze, especially on days like today when it’s below zero degrees outside. But watching your videos help give me a little pick me up when I’m feeling down. So thank you, and keep doing what you’re doing!

The old ones are always so much better I love 1997 it was a good year for barbie

All these collector dolls feel like they're double the price for what we're getting

Meanwhile you can get a RH doll for $40 (CAD) that has amazing clothing, hair, actually articulated, rooted lashes and glass styles eyes 🤷🏻‍♀️ so sad when many if not most got into collecting dolls because of the old collector edition dolls from Mattel

This is sad! I used to love Barbie in the '90s now I can't believe how horrible the quality of everything is. The only thing that has improved imo is Ken's face.

I'm honestly surprised you're dissing Mattel.

Best in Black got so much hate for being basic, and I never saw her above $70. Best in Black is an articulated Silkstone that looks beautiful to me, and I got her for $35 from Walmart .com around Christmas. I don’t see how this modelmuse doll that looks like a basic modelmuse doll is more than $40 at full price. No offense to anyone that loves this doll. I’m in a few Barbie collector groups and some people really love her. I just do not see a $100 doll. I could handle plastic shoes, and a basic head sculpt if she was $40. This is just not a $100 doll! She is the first modelmuse Silkstone, and she’s such a missed opportunity. I think a head sculpt that isn’t so prevalent in the playline, and shoes with a fabric bow could have made such a difference. A more severe face would look so much better. She looks like a OOAK Millie.

I have a chronic illness & autoimmune disorders so I 100% feel what you describe. That’s the most accurate description I have ever heard of how it feels “living” w/ a chronic illness ( I’m confined to my house & most often my bedroom these last few years, so I use “living” loosely). It had really got the best of me until a few months after having lung surgery due to a rare & severe infection. I was out of the hospital, but still sick & really weak, so was in bed watching RU-vid to try to distract me from feeling like rough. I stumbled upon a video of one of my favorite dolls when I was a child, JEM. That led to more videos of more favorites, Jewel Secrets Whitney, Maxie & Barbie. I hadn’t had a doll since 1989’s Happy Holidays Barbie (another favorite) because I was told I was too old for them. My dolls were put away & destroyed (accidentally) when I left for college. I loved, loved, loved my dolls growing up. Seeing those videos reminded me how happy they had made me as a child & I loved seeing people talk about them...people that are my age & are still collecting. That did it, I was hooked. I began to see the Barbies that had been released in the 30 years since my last & seeing there were all other kinds of dolls. I was in love & wanted all of them 🤣. That’s not going to happen. I have been able to replace only one one of my dolls, but I’m really loving watch others talk about theirs. This new Barbie is gorgeous. But I see why you are upset. Her dress is amazing, her earrings, shoes & hair are pretty, but I would be unhappy with them for $100 too. I appreciate you sharing her with us, it definitely made me smile to see her & I hope you will still be able to enjoy her even though she is not what you were expecting. You are hilarious btw, I laughed so much...thank you!!

I kinda want the dress. I have a brown skin Silkstone that would look fabulous in that color.

She looks like an outdated McDonald’s happy meal doll 😬 it’s all playline material. Wtf Mattel? 😟

Mommy Yes! Please call them out! I'm glad you came back to your senses, like, diversity is amazing with mattel but it is not an excuse for the shitty quality they have been giving us. Like, everything is overpriced and they can't say they haven't been making money recently. Like, it's been so crappy lately and I need them to get on their ish soon.

Melissa, I think you would like the Proudly Pink doll. She is a bit tacky, with all that brash colour, but the face and hair are really cute, and the individual pieces are nice too. She is one of the few dolls I bought 2 of, since I found her in Canada recently for $70 USD, which is slightly less than her original list price. I checked that store to see if they ship to the US so you could maybe get one from there, but they don't. For comparison, the Pink Collection doll is $115 USD here in Canada, so I'd rather have the 2nd Proudly Pink.

She’d be cute if she was $20 :/

I understand the 80s/90s Superstar plastic concept to pay hommage, but 100 dollars for a rubberband in hair and cheap hair quality is a disaster. Knock off toys have more quality.

Love mine so much 💕👸🏼 So pretty!!! so sorry the earring on your doll broke! MATTEL SEND HER A NEW ONE ASAP

this is why rainbow high is being the main competition smh.

100$ for that?!? That’s a bad type of impressive. Also I appreciate the shoutout. Ulcerative colitis makes me feel beyond garbage sometimes,but I keep chugging along

The body mold reminds me of a Barbie I had growing up that was arguably higher quality than this 🤭

oh gosh Mattel, no :( that's terrible for 100 dollars !!!

She's NOT worth the price !!!! And, WHAT THE HELL Mattel !!! Maybe if she cust the same as the Holidays Barbies... But where's the attention to detail and the love ??!! Because i used to spend hundreds of dollars on Barbie purchases. But they had all the elements that make the Barbie we all love and miss ! This doll doesn't cut it, sorry... Mattel seems to want to end everything that sells, how many great doll lines has mattel terminated ? How much mattel has downgraded quality on Barbie, not even the collector dolls escaped this decline in quality, the prices are still the same though... Seriously, what is wrong with mattel ?! Great video Melissa, i am so sorry that you spent your money on this doll, but thank you for the sacrifice; now we all know the truth. Thank you for the video 💕💕

Barbie Fashionista's around 2009-2012 have better quality than this!!

Mattel has entered the dumpster juice level

Mattel would make money if they bring back the original monster high dolls and at this point monster high should be Mattel's main doll line because barbie is not selling like it used to and A new doll that is not barbie Is not pink not blond just a completely different person So barbie can retire that is all Mattel needs to do

How sad she looked amazing in the box at first....

I was really wanting to buy this doll but was very disappointed when no African American version was released 😭

i don’t collect barbie and im not interested in it but watching you talk about parts of your collection excitedly is so fun! I definitely think your old favorites are way more cool than this brand new one

Thank you so much for this honest review, I'm so tired of other babie collector that say's "Oh it's not that bad" on literally collector dolls.

The Idea Sketch That Robert Made Is (Kinda) Nice, But I Must Say, I'm Still A Bob Mackie Design Stan.

I hear you totally. I have fibromyalgia and cannot get a treatment in the past year due to covid

Gorgeous dress which I guess costs $95 and $5 for the doll

She is pretty. The pink is so pretty.... The thing is she could have been made with VINYL and it will be CHEAPER and does not show much of the difference. She doeS not have to be “Silkstone” and she does not look like one. She can be a Happy Holiday doll and everyone will be just happy. The doll is right, the design is right, but could be better with Holiday series of 40-50 usd.

We all need to stop buying Mattel dolls until they r worth it or else they’re gonna think we like this, so we should jus force them to make better quality dolls with the billions of dollars they make off of us!

i'm definitely feelin' you about chronic illness and the decline in quality of Barbie. I used to sell collector Barbie in retail department store

She's beautiful IN the box... And I think that's what they had in mind... That collectors will most likely keep her in the box...

I love and appreciate this honest review, and so helpful to those of us who don’t want to waste our money. Thank you!

From the Blonds Blond Gold, Versace, Barbie Basics and top modes to this. . . how the mighty has fallen. Thanks for voicing out our thoughts.

Oh my good lord. I can't even. I'm so sorry that this happened. THANK YOU for being honest and giving this review, I was honestly on the fence and I'm so glad I didn't order her. Did you send her back? The sketches were so beautiful.

We’re going goth!! Hahah that’s so funny! She’s cute. I would pay 25 dollars not 100. Thanks for the review

WOW! It’s the rubber band in her hair and those hideous plastic shoes for me😐😐 remember all the beautiful Christian Louboutin replica shoes that mattel made for the Louboutin Barbie???? What a DOWNFALL!!! She looks like a knock off, Barbie basics doll🥺🥺🥺🥺I would definitely be sending her back.

damn, big woof - that's a 30 quid Barbie tops imo. You just reviewed the Ruby Reds not long ago and there is so much quality there for around 100 dollars in comparison! The fact they called that Barbie fully articulated is pretty cheeky!

I’m so glad you said that. I was still debating on getting more of the newer collector dolls. However, I just don’t like the quality of anything out lately. So I’ve been trying to find older dolls from the 90s Donna Karan all of the birthstone dolls and a few more. Not too pleased with any of the new fashion packs that they came out with. They look and feel really cheap, even if you go back a few years ago 2008 the fashion packs were beautiful and the shoes, now not so much.

I had to watch this video again because something caught my eye recently about this doll. When I first saw this barbie, she reminded me of the illustration of barbie in the sega Genesis game Barbie super model ( or Barbie fashion model) that was seen in the main menu of the game. However just recently I saw one of the early holiday Barbies from I believe the 90's and now I'm wondering if the dress she's wearing is perhaps an altered recycled pattern of that pink dress from that holiday Barbie but the designers altered the top ruffles. Nothing wrong with that, I actually think it's super cool if that's what they did because some of Barbie's outfits from the 90's that I can remember we're gorgeous and it's super nice to see a revival because I really do miss seeing dresses like this one.

I feel like they thought they could get away with it thinking most people wouldn't take it out of the box so they'd never know. I'm so sorry you wanted to feel better and they gave you cheap crap with a high price tag. 💕

OMG that New Years Barbie 🤯😻😻 she is everything!!!!

The dress reminds me of the one in the main menu of the Barbie super model game on the old Sega Genesis. Love it

When I got the email I was excited then when I saw the actual doll and price tag it was a let down to say the least. The last doll I ordered was the Mattel 75th anniversary and she is gorgeous and she was half the price. This doll would be better as a Holiday Barbie at a $30 to $40 price range in my opinion.

Hi there! I hope your feeling well. Thank you for your review! I was considering to buy this doll but now not so much... She's very pretty in box though. I am curious, have you heard of the company Integrity Toys? They produce more expensive dolls but TOTALLY worth it! Thank you again for your honest review!

rooted eyelashes needed

I would return the doll

Thanks for the review. Since I'm a member I will purchase the doll but I'm only getting her for the dress.

Thank You for the review. I purchased the doll and agree the price point was steep. I also was disappointed that the arms didn't touch her waist/hips.

im sorry about the MS flare up :( my mom has it too and i cant imagine how hard it is. please make sure to take care of yourself though 🥺 if you need to take time to rest and not upload please dont feel upset about it!!

Yeah a $100 for a “nice dress”. It’s really sad when Barbie collector keep their hopes up for barbie and when the irl doll arrives, it continues to underwhelm. It must be tiring 💔😢

Yeah, I'm done with Mattel...decided earlier this year when I bought the new made to move dolls and the quality was so aweful.