How to Buy a Barbie Look-Alike

Surprise that special little girl with a Barbie that looks like her, shares her name and has her personality. This gift is sure to be a hit for a real little girl or the little girl inside a big girl!

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

1. Decide who the Barbie is for. Is it for yourself, a friend or a special little girl?

2. Look at the recipient and observe hair, eye, lip and skin color, and hairstyle.

3. Think about what kinds of clothes the person wears or would like a Barbie to have. Some girls would enjoy a Barbie in formal wear, while others might prefer a more casual look.

4. Go to "My Design Barbie" in the products list below. This will take you to the site where you can order a custom doll.

5. Choose the doll's eye, skin, lip and hair color, and hairstyle from the options listed. Try to match the person you have in mind as closely as possible.

6. Select the doll's outfit from the assortment shown. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to choose accessories that will go with the outfit.

7. Indicate if the doll is for a birthday, holiday or any occasion and then fill in the blanks on the screen that will customize the doll's name and personality for the occasion and person you are giving it to.

8. Send in your order and pay the $39.95 plus shipping and handling.

9. Try to be patient until she arrives!

Tips & Warnings

• It is possible to customize a doll yourself. Buy a doll that looks like the person you have in mind or take an existing doll and reroot the hair. Buy or sew outfits that are appropriate for the recipient. This type of customization may prove less expensive, but might not be as accurate.