{"product_id":"mattel-black-barbie-45th-anniversary-by-kitty-black-perkins-barbie-signature-jbj22-2025-nrfb","title":"Mattel Black Barbie 45th Anniversary by Kitty Black Perkins – Barbie Signature JBJ22 – 2025 NRFB","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCelebrate one of the most important milestones in Barbie history with the stunning \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Barbie 45th Anniversary Doll\u003c\/strong\u003e, released by Mattel in 2025 to commemorate 45 years since the introduction of the first Black Barbie in 1980.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collector edition pays tribute not only to the original doll, but also to the remarkable designer behind her – \u003cstrong\u003eKitty Black Perkins\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1980, Mattel introduced the first Barbie doll officially named \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Barbie\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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