1998 Barbie 40th Anniversary Bumblebee Gala Barbie Collector #23041 Mattel NRFB

We celebrate the dreams Barbie® has inspired for forty years, and the dreams she will continue to inspire, with a very special doll — a limited edition. Designed as a very special keepsake, Barbie® is dressed in aquamarine, the color of her birthstone. Her elegant gown has a separate bodice held by a rhinestone chain, and a pale aqua skirt with a sweep of darker aquamarine that forms a train. A light tulle stole and delicate drop earrings add an elegant finishing touch. The beautiful golden bumblebee on Barbie® doll’s shoulder serves as a reminder that anything is possible. From an aerodynamic viewpoint, bees shouldn’t be able to fly — yet they do. This bumblebee serves as a symbol of achieving dreams and overcoming obstacles. Through Barbie, girls can see that they can be anything they want to be!

Barbie wears an elegant aquamarine gown, the color of her birthstone, with a rhinestone chain and a train, a light tulle stole, and drop earrings. This doll was a gift to guests at the Barbie 40th Anniversary Gala held at the Waldorf-Astoria in February 1.