The Princess Collection

Princess of the Vikings

Source(s): We R Toys

These photographs are provided courtesy of We R Toys from wertoys.com.

Princess of the Vikings

(Back of the Box)

Snowy winds whip across Scandinavia, the countries of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Here, from the 9th to the 11th centuries, live the mighty Vikings. Excellent navigators, these daring raiders travel across Europe and sail the Atlantic as far as North America in search of land, gold, and treasures. One beautiful girl with long blonde braids is the daughter of the chieftain, or king. Her father is a jarl, a nobleman. The chieftain must show bravery and generosity. He must protect his people and have loyal warriors. The princess lives in a Danish village within a great circular fort built for protection. Her large, barn-like longhouse is home to her family and other relatives. The princess enjoys many pastimes. She loves to play hnefatafl, a board game similar to chess. In the summer, children wrestle and swim. During the long winters, they play on sleds and skis. Today, the princess happily skates, gliding on carved blades. Afterwards, a grand yule feast will be held in her father’s hall. Jesters will perform and musicians will play. Skalds (storytellers) wil lreceit sagas, tales of brave warriors. Over the years, Viking lore has inspired stories, operas, and music. Now, this rich history inspires Princess of the Vikings Barbie, a beautiful modern fantasy.

Company	Mattel
Brand	Barbie
Type	Collector
Label	None
Line	Dolls of the World
Collection	The Princess Collection
Edition	Collector Edition
Release Date	2003
Character	None
Face Sculpt	Bob Mackie
Collection	The Princess Collection
Body Sculpt	1999 Belly Button
Hair Type	Saran
Height	11.5″ (29 cm)
Hair Color	Blonde
Eye Color	Blue
Mattel SKU	B6361