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product_id: 444153648
title: "Mattel 1988 HAPPY HOLIDAYS BARBIE - 1ST IN COLLECTIBLE SERIES"
brand: "mattel"
price: "€ 305.31"
currency: EUR
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 5
category: "Mattel"
url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/444153648-mattel-1988-happy-holidays-barbie-1st-in-collectible-series
store_origin: IE
region: Ireland
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# Glittering Red Tulle Gown Collector’s Vintage 1988 Classic 1st Special Edition Holiday Barbie Mattel 1988 HAPPY HOLIDAYS BARBIE - 1ST IN COLLECTIBLE SERIES

**Brand:** mattel
**Price:** € 305.31
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎀 Celebrate timeless holiday magic with the Barbie that started it all!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Mattel 1988 HAPPY HOLIDAYS BARBIE - 1ST IN COLLECTIBLE SERIES by mattel
- **How much does it cost?** € 305.31 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/444153648-mattel-1988-happy-holidays-barbie-1st-in-collectible-series)

## Best For

- mattel enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted mattel brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Festive Elegance:** Draped in a shimmering red tulle gown with a satin bow, perfect for holiday display or gifting.
- • **Ready to Display:** Comes in pristine condition with standard packaging, no assembly required—just unwrap and showcase.
- • **Collector’s Treasure:** Discontinued special edition doll, a rare find that elevates any collection instantly.
- • **Iconic First in Series:** Own the original 1988 Happy Holidays Barbie, the cornerstone of a beloved collectible series.
- • **Timeless Blonde Glamour:** Classic long blonde hair accented with a silvery bow, embodying vintage Barbie charm.

## Overview

The 1988 Happy Holidays Barbie is the inaugural doll in Mattel’s special edition holiday series, featuring a glittering red tulle gown and signature blonde hair with a silvery bow. This discontinued collectible doll, measuring 36.1 x 27.7 x 9.4 cm and weighing 1.19 pounds, is a must-have for adult collectors seeking a vintage holiday icon with impeccable condition and nostalgic appeal.

## Description

The 1988 Happy Holidays Barbie doll is the first doll in this popular special edition series. She's dressed in a red tulle gown with glitter and a white satin bow. Her long blonde hair flows over her shoulders, and is accented by a silvery bow. 1988 Happy Holidays Barbie Doll Special Edition 1st in the series Collectible

Review: la prima barbie della serie Magia delle feste - Happy Holidays - mia moglie colleziona (tra le altre) questa serie di Barbie e per Natale ero riuscito a trovare la prima della serie, mi avevano garantito che sarebbe arrivata in tempo per i regali di Natale e addirittura è arrivata in anticipo rispetto alla data di consegna prevista. Imballo perfetto, sembra nuova considerando che ha 35 anni!
Review: 1st Barbie

## Features

- 1988 Happy Holidays Barbie Doll Special Edition 1st in the series Collectible
- Discontinued
- Special Edition
- Barbie

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000KJ96A6 |
| Additional Features | Portable |
| Age Range Description | Unisex Adult |
| Animal Theme | action figure |
| Are Batteries Required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #289,794 in Toys ( See Top 100 in Toys ) #6,170 in Baby Dolls |
| Brand Name | Mattel |
| Collection Name | All |
| Color | Red |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 78 Reviews |
| Edition | Special Edition |
| Educational Objective | Color Recognition |
| Finish Type | Glossy or Metallic |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00074299017032 |
| Hair Type | Straight |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Is Autographed | No |
| Item Dimensions | 36.1 x 27.7 x 9.4 centimeters |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 36.1L x 27.7W x 9.4H centimeters |
| Item Weight | 1.19 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Mattel |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 180.00 |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Model Name | Barbie Doll |
| Model Number | 1703 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Number of Players | 1 |
| Occasion | Christmas |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Outer Material | Cardboard |
| Play Activity Location | Floor |
| Size | 9.4 cm |
| Sub Brand | Barbie |
| Theme | Cartoon |
| Toy Figure Type | Doll |
| UPC | 074299017032 |
| character | Barbie |

## Images

![Mattel 1988 HAPPY HOLIDAYS BARBIE - 1ST IN COLLECTIBLE SERIES - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91zOXYxNIZL.jpg)
![Mattel 1988 HAPPY HOLIDAYS BARBIE - 1ST IN COLLECTIBLE SERIES - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81esX0ClVeL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ la prima barbie della serie Magia delle feste - Happy Holidays
*by C***I on 5 January 2024*

mia moglie colleziona (tra le altre) questa serie di Barbie e per Natale ero riuscito a trovare la prima della serie, mi avevano garantito che sarebbe arrivata in tempo per i regali di Natale e addirittura è arrivata in anticipo rispetto alla data di consegna prevista. Imballo perfetto, sembra nuova considerando che ha 35 anni!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 1st Barbie
*by D***. on 17 August 2019*



### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect!
*by M***K on 1 February 2024*



## Frequently Bought Together

- 1988 HAPPY HOLIDAYS BARBIE - 1ST IN COLLECTIBLE SERIES by Mattel
- Barbie Mattel Happy Holidays 1990
- Happy Holidays Barbie Doll Special Edition 1989 w Keepsake Snowflake Ornament (1989 Mattel Hawthorne)

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*Last updated: 2026-03-03*