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Nostalgic Early 2000s Barbies: 34 Forgotten Treasures

For all the 90's babies and their obsession with Barbies.

Catherine Ryan Campbell

Jul 26, 2023

University of Louisville

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With Barbie mania overtaking society with the release of the new movie, here is some late 90's/early 2000's nostalgia for you in Barbie form.

It's sure to stir up old memories and unlock some good ones. And if you're feeling inspired by a particular toy but you don't remember where you put it, we've listed where you can find one today. You're welcome.

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So never mind the best Barbies of all time, let's focus on those early 2000's that we all remember.

1. This Barbie with her baby sister Krissy.

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2. This Barbie who had her hands full with two babies.

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3. These "Barbie of Swan Lake" Kelly dolls.

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4. These "Princess and the Pauper" Barbies that sang and drove your parents crazy.

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5. This McDonalds-worker Barbie with Kelly in a Mcdonalds outfit.

Barbie in McDonalds uniform with baby Kelly

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6. This pregnant Barbie that you LOVED despite it seeming a little odd.

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7. This cheerleader Barbie from your Dad's favorite basketball team.

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8. These Barbies that styled their pets like no tomorrow.

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9. This dad Barbie that apparently is part of a family set but at the time I thought was a single dad.

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10. This random Rose Princess Barbie I had for no reason.

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11. This awesome art teacher Barbie that came with little colors and paints.

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12. This Barbie who taught you Spanish words.

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13. This ballerina Barbie with a ballet bar that sang.

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14. This ski trip vacation Barbie who was made in the 2000's but looked like she hopped out of an 80's movie.

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15. This Barbie who let you bejewel her hair.

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16. These Cali Girl Barbies who were just a little skanky but your mom liked them more than Bratz dolls!

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17. This mermaid Barbie who came with not her daughter but her very young sister with luscious locks at such a young age.

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18. Or this type of mermaid Barbie who constantly looked like she was better than you.

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19. These Barbie who were so Paris, France you didn't know how to control yourself.

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20. This Potty Training Kelly doll.

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21. These Holiday Celebration Barbies that your parents told you to NOT open because they were collectors items. Easily the saddest part of my childhood was staring at these in their box.

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22. This Barbie airplane for all of her travels.

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23. This Barbie car you could decorate with flower stickers.

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24. This other Barbie car which only came with stickers for headlights.

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25. This Barbie pool you'd spill everywhere trying to fill it up in the bathroom sink.

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26. This killer Barbie game you'd use to express your sensitivity and passion to animals.

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27. This other game you'd use to express your creativity.

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28. This Game Boy Advance game that was the most stressful part of your childhood.

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29. This Barbie Groovy Games that you didn't realize had such tragic graphics until this moment.

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30. This Swan Lake computer game that helped save the forest.

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31. This Barbie Simon Says game.

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32. This Barbie styling head.

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33. These little ladies you got in every happy meal...unless you were a boy, then you got Hot Wheels.

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34. And lastly...no little girl's birthday party was complete without this cake that was nearly impossible to make or cut. Worth it.

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Hope this article made you feel as nostalgic as it made me feel. Barbies were a key aspect of my childhood and each of these had a special place in my heart.

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College athletes, it's time we talk about sports hygiene.

1. It's just the basics.

2. Just an easy tip.

3. As a college student, I get it.

4. Time to be real.

5. Shower right after.

6. Another get real moment.

7. Take home your clothes.

8. Be nice!

9. Disinfect!

10. Just keep up with yourself.

What would I do without my mom?

1. “Good luck today! I believe in you and always will.”

2. “Everything will be OK.”

3. “Do you want to come home for the weekend?”

4. “Don’t stress! Stress causes pimples and we don’t want that!”

5. “Look out for a care package coming in the mail.”

6. “You are so bright; I know you can get through this."

7. “Take a break and relax for a little, you’ve been working so hard.”

8. “Go out with your friends, have some fun. Use your card, I will refill it.”

9. “Take a deep breath.”

10. “Everything will work out the way it's supposed to.”

11. "I love you."

She's got your back with everything that college throws at you.

1. Doctor.

2. Nutritionist.

3. Personal trainer.

4. Tutor.

5. Stylist.

6. Babysitter.

7. Therapist.

Just some relatable college student advice! Yes, you aren’t the only one!

1. Don’t buy Textbooks the first week of class.

2. Ratemyprofessor.com! PLEASE use it!

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10. It’s OK to say NO!

11. Drinking / Partying doesn’t equal popularity.

12. Try to spend less time in your dorm.

13. It’s OK to change your major!

14. Always take an Uber or Lyft!

15. Never go to a party alone!

16. Start your resume early.

17. Keep your door open when in your room.

18. Get to know your professors.

19. You don’t really need an unlimited meal plan.

20. Procrastinate = LATE!

21. If you need to…sleep!

22. It’s also OK to say ‘no’ to going out all the time!

23. Take advantage of the free stuff on campus!

24. Not everyone in college drinks.

25. Community bathrooms aren’t THAT bad.

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33. Eat at Dining Halls to save meals or even cook your own food.

34. Make sure to pick your classes on time!

35. Make every day count! College goes by QUICK!

It's partly by choice.

1. I'm shy.

2. I'm picky.

3. Different interests

4. Differing maturity levels

5. I don't want to waste my time.

6. Small selection

7. God hasn't shown me "the one" yet.

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