Barbie Fashionistas Doll #194 with Natural Black Hair, Plus Wheelchair & Ramp, Wearing Rainbow Heart Romper & Accessories Including Shoes & Hoop Earrings

Finally, a wheelchair doll in sensible shoes, rather than heels! It's a minor thing, but that detail always ticks me off.She's got a highly articulated "made to move" body in a rich, deep skin tone with a reddish undertone. Hair is styled in a voluminous afro, quite fun.Her outfit is whimsical and cohesively-styled. Quality is quite all right. Should resist to play. The romper isn't especially easy to put on and off, so very young kids may struggle.I wish that these dolls came with some medical accessories like casts or a brace, or a cane.I haven't found a use for the ramp, since I don't make diorama.

The “Barbie Fashionistas Doll #194 with Wheelchair and Ramp, Natural Black Hair and Rainbow Heart Romper with Accessories” arrived promptly and was better than described online.I am thrilled to add this beautiful Barbie to my growing large and educational collection. I have lots of Barbies and Kens that my grandkids play with and take home with them. Eventually, I see them all again!All people in the world have abilities or disabilities, at one time or another. Barbie sitting in a wheelchair is a great way to expose our children to this fact, and to bring them to the realization that we are more alike than different.It’s of utmost importance for us to teach our children to see all people for their abilities, in what they can do, rather than for what they can’t do. Being comfortable in focusing on people’s abilities is a learned skill that parents encourage through such interactions. Mattel is helping empowering all children in this way through the power of play.Barbies and Kens were a huge part of everyone’s life throughout our family history. For me, both as a child and Mom - and now as a Grandma - they were and are our playmates, children, teachers, entertainers and more. We learned to sew clothes and blankets for them and they accompanied us everywhere.Today, I smile when I see so many Barbies on excursions to the beach, pools and parks, toted along in the small hands of their playmates. Hubby points out that many of these “beach and pool-goers” may be their Mother’s Barbies.My grandchildren and I are now enjoying hours of role play and creative fun. I am teaching them how to sew and create fashion outfits. I am more thrilled than ever that our family collection grows to reflect the more diverse reality of our multicultural population.Enjoy!Highly Recommended.I rarely assign stars to “durability,” for only time will tell. Today I gave 5***** because many 50+ year old Barbies & Kens still look like new despite being playmates for 11+ children and grandchildren.

Mine arrived with a little adhesive spill on her shoulder, but she's so beautiful that I *do not care*. She's the prettiest Barbie I own, and sitting in place of pride in my bedroom. Now I have to find clothes worthy of her.

Love this Barbie!

My sister was so happy to add her to the collection 💗 💓

Very nice, very cool for kids of all shapes and sizes!

I’m so glad to see Barbie through the eyes of Special Needs Women. I’ve worked with them for many years. This is so special to me that Barbie has represented ALL Women.

I am in a cast after breaking my ankle. I love that there is a doll which is just like me - in a wheel chair.