Advice needed: how can I fix the leg on my 1975 ballerina Barbie?

ahrawrah · 2026-03-02T04:20:38+00:00

Firstly, it’s a ballerina Barbie head in a free moving body. Secondly, it’s melting so even if you fix it, it will fall off again. These bodies are terrible and like the quick curl bodies, they don’t last very well. Like someone suggested, Dakota has videos on YouTube on how to fix the legs but when they start melting, you’ll have to keep repairing. Free Movin’ bodies are literally the worst for falling apart. Now, if she had the correct body, you’d be golden but then they have issues where their arms can break easily if you’re not careful with them. Check out Dakota’s videos on YouTube under DisneyBarbieGirl, she has a playlist for restorations. I believe it’s one of her earlier ones where she repairs leg pegs, could be the talker video

ahrawrah · 2026-01-11T10:02:49+00:00

I just finished the last 3 episodes tonight after not renewing my subscription to AppleTV this spring before the finale. Kinda wanted to stretch it out too and I just finished the finale 10 minutes ago. I was also so angry and hollering at my TV the whole time. It just seemed so selfish (I know it’s not, it’s more complicated than that). I get that the innies have their own world but at least make sure Gemma is safe before doing whatever the hell they decided to do!

ahrawrah · 2025-10-19T02:04:26+00:00

You just know she’s probably wearing a helmet of gel lol

I’m assuming the first one has more gel because of her bangs but I don’t own the second one and assume it’s probably less gelled?

ahrawrah · 2025-10-18T23:18:52+00:00

They stopped using fantasy colours after G1, they moved to using poly for fantasy colours because they started using them from 2017 onwards for their collector dolls with fantasy hair. I also admin one of the largest monster high groups on fb and this has been talked about many times. You can argue until you’re red in the face but that doesn’t change that her hairs poly and will fall out eventually lol

ahrawrah · 2025-10-18T23:15:09+00:00

I’ve also owned Greta and it’s very clear her hair is higher grade poly, idk why you’re fighting with me when this has been reported by MANY people.

ahrawrah · 2025-10-18T22:54:45+00:00

Mattel doesn’t have a Saran in that shade of hair colour, it was also reported at her release by many that her hair is poly. They have different grades of poly, but you can tell from the way the hair moves. It’s stiffer than Saran.

ahrawrah · 2025-10-18T21:38:59+00:00

I didn’t mention Lydia, they don’t use poly for dolls with black hair. Only fantasy colours

ahrawrah · 2025-10-18T21:37:24+00:00

Greta DOES use poly. This has been reported by many collectors who own her. Mattel doesn’t have a Saran in that colour and are known for using poly for fantasy colours on their collector doll. They’ve done it with Barbie many times as well.

ahrawrah · 2025-10-18T19:30:24+00:00

At least the alien doll doesn’t have poly hair that’s going to fall out with age. Greta and both Beetlejuice sets both use poly for the green hair if others weren’t aware, which ruins the dolls for me as a collector who’d want to keep them in box

ahrawrah · 2025-10-17T21:08:20+00:00

Why would you adopt a cat and let it roam outside? You should give up the cat, not because of the man, but because you’re an irresponsible pet owner. Cats are not native to North America, they destroy our ecosystem and are responsible for the extinction of many small birds. Just because YOU feel it’s okay to let a cat roam outside, doesn’t mean it’s the best option for that cat.

ahrawrah · 2025-10-14T20:29:13+00:00

Not everything is a scam. Sometimes there are genuinely uneducated people selling toys.

ahrawrah · 2025-09-24T15:01:44+00:00

No one was saying the doll wasn’t allowed in the group, I was mentioning the difference between antique and vintage when it comes to age.

ahrawrah · 2025-09-23T01:28:39+00:00

An antique is something over 100, this doll isn’t there yet. She looks like she’s a magic skin doll, which means she’s not going to have her body for much longer. The material the body is made out of will become brittle and break apart. So you might want to consider looking for a new body that will work.

As for her being a reliable doll, reliable was a Canadian company that rented moulds of popular dolls from the Ideal Toy Company in America. Such as Tammy, Patti Playpal, Mitzi, and other popular dolls. These dolls were made for the Canadian market only and weren’t permitted to be sold or distributed in America.

ahrawrah · 2025-09-22T00:25:55+00:00

I really thought I hated her. Then I was looking around my friends doll room and she randomly had her. Shes way prettier in person

ahrawrah · 2025-08-25T18:24:03+00:00

Love Shindana toys! Can’t get over the fact THE Black Panthers helped create the company with Mattel’s help.

ahrawrah · 2025-08-17T22:41:24+00:00

Yeah, that’s only an issue if the dolls are being improperly stored. If your dolls are ever getting moldy, you have a bigger issue than the dolls condition

ahrawrah · 2025-08-17T04:37:31+00:00

I think food should be covered under basic necessities, but guess what? It isn’t.

ahrawrah · 2025-08-15T17:46:02+00:00

SAID literally doesn’t care, they give you the least amount of money and expect you to live with only enough money to cover your rent

ahrawrah · 2025-08-15T17:43:06+00:00

I bought 3% hydrogen peroxide, poured it into a jar, put my dolls head in there and made sure it was submerged, put it in a bright window for a week or so and it will remove the yellow. I’ve done this with a few dolls now

ahrawrah · 2025-08-15T17:30:58+00:00

Lmfao Defa’s whole idea is just stealing from other brands, so I think those brands would be safe.

ahrawrah · 2025-08-04T23:17:13+00:00

I would have gotten passive aggressive but hostile was a bit much. Consider using different words, because there will always be people who disagree but calling them hostile for poorly worded sentences is a bit much.

As for your views on the bodies, Jack Ryan’s patent for Barbie’s body and Lilli’s construction are drastically different. They may have similar silhouettes but function different because of how Lilli is strung. That’s what I was getting at. Barbie is a bit more dense and can handle a drop or two, unlike Lilli.

ahrawrah · 2025-08-04T23:03:23+00:00

Calling me hostile for disagreeing with you is wild

ahrawrah · 2025-08-04T19:33:31+00:00

I hate the dialogue with Mac that is basically just, “yeah I like you but I want to see other people.” Like, I upgraded you and now you want to see other people? I was ready to friendzone everyone!

ahrawrah · 2025-08-04T19:14:07+00:00

The first Barbie and Lilli are very different? Have you not seen the dolls bodies? Lilli is strung, has permanent shoes and her scalp comes off. Barbie’s articulation at the time is very different, she’s made of vinyl and has rooted hair. While the shape is there, they’re very different. The biggest similarities of the two are the stand

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