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stargrl8 · ‎12-31-2017

I am so confused on listings again. We can't use the word "no or not" ? I put a Barbie doll outfit in a listing and stated no doll because I didn't want a buyer to think the doll modeling the outfit was included. So I get a message saying I can't do that. Well I took the words "no doll" off the listing. So now I wonder if we are allowed to say "Barbie size" when describing an outfit if it doesn't have the Barbie tag? We can't say we "think" it could be a Barbie clothes outfit unless we are sure, so can we say it is a Barbie doll size outfit or clothes? It's getting scary to list for me. Thank you for any information on this matter.

femmefan1946 · ‎12-31-2017

I am trying to focus on the designs specifically made for Mattel and sold by McCalls. Or possibly Simplicity.

There were other 'fashion doll' patterns that were off-brand.

But on the whole it's micro-managing. Either they are cute and fit or they don't.

the_fancy_fox · ‎01-01-2018

Do a google search on Tabberone and pattern copyright. She's pretty knowledgeable.

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The Rats won.

emerald40 · ‎01-01-2018

They may have been authorized by Mattel but were not made by them.

Big difference between Mattel Barbie doll clothes and homemade.

IMO, a distinction needs to be made that is perfectly clear to the buyer or it is a snad waiting to happen.

*madison · ‎01-01-2018

@desertwind2677 wrote:
Good question! Anyone have an answer? I have many Barbie outfits/dresses made from these patterns that have the Barbie logo. Most were made 60 years ago and are stunning.

60 years ago ? did they make clothes for Barbie before she was born ?

Barbie is 58, she'll be 59 in March.