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https://www.amazon.com/Barbie-Fashion-Pack-Casual-Pastels/dp/B0155A8EDE/ref=pd_rhf_se_p_img_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=PNRHM4RTE63B05TD4KZ3

every one of these fit my blue haired curvy barbie. The pants took a bit of work, but they fit and look like leggings on her.

The shirt is good as a jacket for normal babries, but it fits her perfectly.

The dress is naturally loose, so its a little tight on her. but it fits.

The shoes and belt fit also. Its honeslty the perfect pack

I also recommend another one.. I can't find it on amazon so i can't give the name. But it has a very nice teal blue skirt with lace, a lavender top that sits off the shoulders, and white shoes and a white hand bag. The top and the skirt fit perfectly and are very cute. The heal of the shoes though are too high for the doll.

I actually don't currently own any Kens--though I can imagine that kids would easier mess up contemporary Kens' hair: I've seen some Kens with bad hair days still in the box! I wouldn't think it would be so bad for adult collectors, but maybe the product looses its strength after awhile...

I agree that many of the playline Barbies are super boring these days, but I'm not sure if that's just selection bias since I'm older now and I'm definitely not their target audience. For instance, I find many of the "fairy" Barbies to not be my thing at all, but I know I would have totally loved them as a little girl!

One budget doll that I think is cool looking is the Barbie I Can Be Fashion Designer doll--I really love her shirt and her faceup is really pretty. That being said, sometimes I just look at the Barbie aisle in my local stores and just feel like I'd just be buying new dolls strictly for their outfits--many of the dolls seem to have such similar faces that they're really interchangeable.

Two current playlines I think that are different are the new Life in the Dreamhouse dolls (with real eyelashes!) and the older So In Style dolls.

But back to the older dolls: which 90s dolls do you think had the most fun concepts?

https://www.amazon.com/Sewing-Clothes-Barbie-Stylish-Outfits/dp/1782215972/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=sewing+clothes+for+barbie&qid=1566750682&s=gateway&sprefix=sewing+clothes+for&sr=8-3

I wish they were my patterns! ☺️ this is a great little book. Full size patterns included. I just trace with tracing paper! Some really pretty dresses. Some eh dresses and outfits. ♥️♥️

This one seems to have a yellow chair for two like you said:

https://www.amazon.com/Barbie-X3209-Sisters-Cruise-Ship-x/dp/B006O6EH4Y

This one has two separate yellow chairs:

https://www.amazon.com/Barbie-Pink-Passport-Cruise-Playset/dp/B0765MZC5D

This is from 2002 and is the only one I've found with an inflatable pool, are you 100% sure it's not this one or that the pool really was inflatable? Someone else already linked it but just in case:

https://www.ebay.com/p/Very-RARE-2002-Barbie-Tropical-Cruise-Ship-Playset-Mattel/1900367697

And the only two I've found with dolphins are a 90s one:

https://www.amazon.com/Barbie-Hawaiian-ISLAND-HOPPER-BOAT/dp/B0044VCW6Q

Or a very new one:

https://www.amazon.com/Barbie-Dolphin-Magic-Ocean-Playset/dp/B01MT1ABJ1

And neither of those really fit your description.

But I believe in the power of this subreddit!! We shall help you!

I’ve had a lot of luck with the E-Ting mix and match sets on Amazon. 5 tops and 5 pants. They have two different sets. The first set is my favorite!

set 1
set 2

I agree the Frida doll is more of a collectible. There are great sales on Amazon and you wouldn't have to hunt down items or fight crowds. These are my picks:
https://www.amazon.com/Barbie-DVX59-Glam-Convertible/dp/B01JMYPFUE/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1542926937&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=barbie+car&psc=1


https://www.amazon.com/Barbie-Glitz-Doll-Purple-Dress/dp/B0161CFKNW/ref=sr_1_20?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1542926976&sr=1-20&keywords=barbie+purple


https://www.amazon.com/Crayola-All-That-Glitters-Case/dp/B06XW16JWR/ref=sr_1_48?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1542927513&sr=1-48&keywords=girl+art#customerReviews

10th one down is sparkle eyes barbie. I had one as a kid, she was my favorite.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/thebarbieroom/15569536844

First one is Storm from X-Men, I think this is it:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/X-Men-Storm-12-Collector-Hero-Action-Figure/456215904

6th one down is 90's Rapunzel Barbie
https://www.amazon.com/Mattel-Rapunzel-Barbie-Doll/dp/B0007WL6YA

Toys R Us Holiday Elegance 1999

ETA: I think the other commenter is right, this might not actually be a Barbie

It could be jewel secrets Barbie but she is from 1986 and maybe too early. Barbie from "Barbie and the All Stars had a tutu that converted to her gym bag. She is from about 1989 so maybe that is what you are looking for?

example:

https://www.amazon.com/Barbie-All-Stars-1989-Mattel/dp/B0011XMAP8

edit: corrected year

Is it this one? The transforming Kristyn doll from Barbie in the Pink Shoes

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OD3RT3Q/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A37SV2HWXLWXSO&psc=1

I’m thinking possibly Barbie Sisters Go Fishing Barbie and Stacie doll 2-pack ?

https://www.amazon.com/Barbie-Camping-Family-Skipper-Doll/dp/B0029LI1AO

Have you considered these [packs of shoes](https://www.amazon.com/ASIV-Pairs-Various-Accessories-Barbie/dp/B01FMPLWH2/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=Barbie+shoes+60&qid=1564062094&s=gateway&sr=8-4)? They require miniscule trimming to remove excess plastic from the injection molding and *maybe* five pairs won't fit.