Barbie 2009 Shanghai May Chung Ling
Sources: The Doll Cafe on Flickr; Barbie Pedia
Product description
“We believe in girls. In their dreams. And in their very natural, built-in desire to change the world. Welcome to Barbie Shanghai- where girls of all ages can live, dream and play. 我们坚信，每个女孩都拥有梦想：源自内心，萁心流露的您望让世界亚炎好！双迎来到芭比上海梦幻世界，体验梦恕成真的欢乐旅程!”
This doll was released as one of two exclusive collector dolls to commemorate the grand opening of the Barbie Flagship store in Shanghai, China in 2009- though on the box it is dated as 2008. This was a new Barbie character created solely for the new Shanghai market, with her name on the box being May Chung- but being referred to as “Ling” in promotional material. Her style is curated to reflect the Shanghainese sensibilities and trends of the time, with a pretty pink satin blouse and a layered gold necklace with a heart pendant. She is also included with: her dog, shopping bags, a passport, assorted accessories, and an additional outfit on a mannequin.
| Company | Mattel |
|---|---|
| Brand | Barbie |
| Type | BFC Exclusive Collector |
| Label | N/A |
| Character | May Chung Ling |
| Release Date | March 6, 2009 |
| Designer(s) | Unknown |
| Face Sculpt | 2000 Kayla/Lea |
| Body Sculpt | Belly Button |
| Hair Type | Unknown |
| Height | 11.5″ |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| UPC | 027084640069 |
| Mattel SKU | N0770 |
| Price | $35 |
Notes:
“The world’s first House of Barbie opened Friday in Shanghai. There is no mass-market Chinese doll, but Mattel created a special Barbie with what the company calls “a pan-asian likeness” for the opening. One thing is certainly correct: Shanghai women are famed for their shopping abilities.” -Lousia Lim for NPR
Here is a documentary made for the grand opening of the Barbie Flagship store in Shanghai- where this doll was sold! This documentary was uploaded to YouTube by BarbieCollectors in 2010. As well as some photos taken of the event, with credit to Getty Images.
Photos from House of Barbie Shanghai:
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