Songbird Barbie
Mattel, Inc. • Barbie
Toy Category
Doll
Year Released
1995
Condition
Mint (Never Removed From Box). The doll appears pristine with original secure ties and all accessories present. No visible UV fading or mold through the window.
Estimated Market Value
$35.00 - $60.00 USD
Description
The doll features the classic Superstar head mold with blonde hair and blue eyes. She wears a voluminous teal-blue gown with a glittery tulle overlay, sheer ruffled sleeves, and floral butterfly appliqués in pink, yellow, and orange. The set includes a large blue mechanical songbird accessory designed to 'magically' balance on Barbie's hand or the child's fingertip via a weighted beak. The bird is designed to emit singing sounds typically activated by pressing a button or via battery interaction.
Market Value
Estimated Market Value
$35.00 - $60.00 USD
Auction Estimate
$40.00 - $55.00 USD
Toy Identity
Edition Details
Standard retail edition (Pink Box Barbie); Manufactured in China or Indonesia depending on regional distribution batch.
Model Number
14320
Toy Type
11.5-inch scale plastic fashion doll
Toy Condition
Mint (Never Removed From Box). The doll appears pristine with original secure ties and all accessories present. No visible UV fading or mold through the window.
Packaging Condition
Very Good to Excellent. The box is structurally sound with minor shelf wear on the corners and edges. The clear plastic window shows light scuffing but no significant cracks or crushing. Original price sticker or residue may be present on the top right.
Rarity & Significance
Commonly found on the secondary market but highly nostalgic for mid-90s collectors. It represents the height of the 'gimmick' Barbie era where Mattel integrated interactive features with high-fantasy fashion. It is a well-regarded piece of the 'Pink Box' collection.
Special Features
Includes a weighted balance songbird that chirps, hairbrush, shoes, and a necklace. The balancing mechanism is a notable magnetic/weighted physics feature unique to this specific release.
Notable Variations
A Canadian/European multi-lingual box variant exists. There was also a corresponding 'Songbird Teresa' and 'Songbird Christie' released in the same line, as well as a blonde AA (African American) variant.