A Barbie doll means many things to different people but for Miriam Kelsey, she looks at hers with nothing but fondness and nostalgia.
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She has kept the doll she was gifted for one of her birthdays the early 1970s, and stores it in a special box.
The brunette doll with synthetic eyelashes was a special treat to get as a child when money was tight.
"She's something I really wanted and looked forward to getting clothes," she said.
Along with receiving a wardrobe pack with other clothing for the doll, Ms Kelsey's mother also knitted jumpers, pants and scarves for her Barbie.
It is extra special because her mother also made her clothes growing up, among many other things.
She confesses she is nostalgic and has kept many toys and collectibles from her childhood, and all the memories attached to them.
"As a young girl, you look at her and think 'gee she's beautiful one day I want to grow up and be like her'," she said.
"The memory of getting her was such a special thing in those days."
She said the dolls have become "more accessible" in terms of how many are on sale and price points.
The progression of Barbies' to include more skin tones, body shapes and abilities; such as this year's Down Syndrome doll, are other positives for the Highlander.
The doll owner is curious about the upcoming Barbie film, and thinks Margot Robbie is "gorgeous", and the perfect choice for the lead role.
From the snippets she has seen, Ms Kelsey is intrigued by the clip of the Australian actor's feet staying arched when she moves her shoes.
It mirrors the arched nature of the doll's feet and has since gone viral.
The movie is due to be released on July 20, and has garnered an immense amount of attention.
Hype around it has escalated as the cast and co-writer and director Greta Gerwig have travelled across the globe to promote it.
Their presence was well-received in Sydney in June, as fans of all ages took to Pitt Street Mall, where the pink carpet was rolled out for the occasion.
Despite the hype, Barbie has been banned in Vietnam before its release, because of a world map that shows Chinese territory being claimed in the South China sea.
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Briannah Devlin
I like to write about arts, entertainment, any local reality tv leads, and property for the Southern Highland News and Goulburn Post, but also report on everything in between. If you have any tips, please send them to Briannah.Devlin@austcommunitymedia.com.au, or call 0439142204.
I like to write about arts, entertainment, any local reality tv leads, and property for the Southern Highland News and Goulburn Post, but also report on everything in between. If you have any tips, please send them to Briannah.Devlin@austcommunitymedia.com.au, or call 0439142204.
