Opal Lee Barbie & Wicked Dolls Review: Buy or Pass?

Barbie's Inspiring Women: Opal Lee Doll

• 🎤 Toya introduces the Barbie Inspiring Women series doll of Opal Lee, known as the "grandmother of Juneteenth."
• 💡 The doll commemorates Opal Lee's dedication to advocating for human dignity and raising awareness about Juneteenth, a significant day marking emancipation in Texas.
• 🎯 At 89, Opal Lee walked from Texas to Washington D.C. to advocate for Juneteenth to become a federal holiday, which was achieved in 2021.
• 🎨 The Opal Lee doll features gray curly hair with bangs, glasses with printed frames, brown and gray eyes, and is dressed in a t-shirt stating "Opal's Walk for Freedom" and white pants.

Wicked Magical Wise Women Dolls

• 🎭 The review also covers the Wicked Magical Wise Women dolls, specifically "Sun" and "Moon," from the "Wicked" franchise.
• 💰 Sun was purchased for $44 from Mattel Creations, and Moon was an add-on purchase for $35, averaging $39 per doll.
• ✨ Sun has dark, curly hair, hazel eyes, and wears a layered peach and orange dress with glitter stars and tulle.
• 💜 Moon features blonde hair, silver accessories, and a purple and pink ombre dress with printed details and tulle.
• 🌟 Both dolls are articulated and come with green doll stands and wands.

Doll Fashion and Accessories

• 🛍️ Toya also showcases new doll fashion pieces, including knit cardigans, a brown plaid skirt, a tube top, and high socks from Elite Doll World.
• 🎁 A mini fashion series 4 capsule was opened, yielding off-white boots, a salmon-colored purse with a working zipper, a perfume bottle, and lipstick.
• 🧩 The reviewer notes that the Wicked dolls can fit into the fashion pieces, though getting hands through sleeves can be challenging.
• 🐈 The video also features a segment on miniature resting cats from Mo, with a focus on collecting specific cat figures for dollhouse scenes.

Black History Month & Fashion Layers

• ❤️ Valentine's Day themed outfits, including a heart hoodie and plaid sets, are shown as versatile layering pieces suitable for fluctuating weather.
• 🎨 The reviewer expresses appreciation for celebrating Black History Month and honoring Dr. Opal Lee.
• 🤔 The overall question posed is whether these dolls and fashion items are a "buy or pass."