Nolee, doll with accessories and box, from the Barbie My Scene range made by Mattel in China in 2003

Nolee is an teenage doll that represent an American of Asian decent. She has long straight dark hair, is wearing a top and shorts combo with a pattern on it and a Chinese style neck. She is wearing white socks and purple Bunny slippers. A pair of green trousers on a hanger, a paper shopping bag and a Chinese sign have been removed from the packaging. The box contains the Nolee My Scene doll with accessories. The box is acrylic with printed blue card on the right hand side, along the top and on the back. The printed card has words printed onto it in a darker blue, such as 'party', 'boys', 'London' and 'omg'.The words Getting Ready, My Scene and Nolee are printed on the front. The box contains a green wardrobe with clothes, a pair of boots, and bags in. Also in the box, which is made to look like a bedroom with yellow patterned walls and a brown floor, is a table, a rug, a lamp, a phone, a plant, a shelf, and some candles.

Given by Mattel UK Ltd

Barbie is a best-selling fashion doll that was launched in 1959. The doll is produced by Mattel, Inc and was invented by Ruth Handler, whose own daughter was called Barbara. In recent years Barbie has faced increasing competition from the Bratz range of dolls. This particular Barbie was produced in 2003 in China by Mattel.

The doll was acquired in 2007, donated to the Museum from the BBC, who had made a programme on Barbie for their Money Week special. This Barbie doll is part of the My Scene range which was Mattel's answer to the rivalry of Bratz. While not replacing the familiar Barbie, they feature large lips and oversized eyes that were inspired by Japanese-style anime cartoons. In comparison, the Bratz dolls are marketed with racier fashions such as platform shoes, hip huggers, tube tops and fur vests.

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