What's nice about this suit is that it really resembles a Project Mercury era space suit. And let's not forget that Ken also had a matching suit (as you know of course Toad!)
(nods) It's nice there was a suit for Ken too. They make quite a cute space couple.
But I wasn't aware of the resemblance to the actual Project Mercury suit. I didn't think I could possibly like this Barbie outfit any better than I already do (it's just so good!), but that insight DOES make it even more special for me. Thanks, Steve.
Thank you, Woodsy (grins). You spoil me.
ReplyDeleteYes, seems this outfit does date back to 1965 (the one in the pic is the 2009/2010 repro). Pretty amazing, don't you think?
Huh, I learn something new every day! Here's the original packaging:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.fashion-doll-guide.com/Vintage-Barbie-Miss-Astronaut.html
I'd love to see the original catalogue blurb for this.
ReplyDeleteWhat's nice about this suit is that it really resembles a Project Mercury era space suit. And let's not forget that Ken also had a matching suit (as you know of course Toad!)
ReplyDelete(nods) It's nice there was a suit for Ken too. They make quite a cute space couple.
ReplyDeleteBut I wasn't aware of the resemblance to the actual Project Mercury suit. I didn't think I could possibly like this Barbie outfit any better than I already do (it's just so good!), but that insight DOES make it even more special for me. Thanks, Steve.