Barbie Dreamtopia Mermaid Doll (Purple/Butterfly Motif)
Mattel • Barbie Dreamtopia
Toy Category
Doll
Year Released
2017
Condition
Very Good (VG). Hair appears slightly played-with but untangled. Paint on face and molded bodice looks intact. Some minor fraying possible on the fabric fin edges.
Estimated Market Value
$8.00 - $15.00 USD
Description
This mermaid doll features a purple color scheme with a butterfly-themed bodice and tail. The bodice is molded to the body with a butterfly print, while the waist and tail feature a printed pattern of butterflies, stars, and rainbow swirls. The doll has long, multi-tonal lavender and blue hair and comes with a white coral-style necklace. The tail ends in a removable translucent purple fabric fin.
Market Value
Estimated Market Value
$8.00 - $15.00 USD
Auction Estimate
$5.00 - $12.00 USD
Toy Identity
Edition Details
Mass Production Retail Edition; likely manufactured in Indonesia or China
Model Number
FJC89 / FKK05 (Assortment)
Toy Type
11.5-inch scale mermaid doll; plastic/vinyl construction with fabric fin; multi-tonal synthetic hair
Toy Condition
Very Good (VG). Hair appears slightly played-with but untangled. Paint on face and molded bodice looks intact. Some minor fraying possible on the fabric fin edges.
Packaging Condition
No Packaging (Loose).
Rarity & Significance
Common. This was a widely distributed play-line doll from the Dreamtopia series. It holds high nostalgic value for children of the late 2010s but is not considered a rare collector's piece.
Special Features
Molded-on butterfly bodice; removable fabric fin; multi-colored 'fantasy' hair; white coral-inspired necklace accessory.
Notable Variations
This specific face sculpt and hair color combination are part of a larger mermaid wave; variations exist with different skin tones, hair colors (pink, green), and tail patterns within the same Dreamtopia assortment.