Barbie Rewind 1980's Dolls & Growing Up in the 80's

[@markolepotan]

This is one of the best barbie lines I’ve seen in a while!!! Beautiful!

[@mysadending]

I was born in the later half of the 80s, my memories are more of 90s. Its a shame that Barbie doesn't have the same staying power/epicness as she used to. She was a huge part of my childhood.

[@jellyem]

I was a kid in the 80's and these are just sooo nostalgic, esp that "dance party" and the workout one. Man I need the pop star with that keytar it's just too good

[@terrilewis4314]

The eighties was when I graduated high school and graduated college in the eighties. I went to wss work at IBM and wore in blue and black the shoulder pads suites. Had the big briefcase with those pie charts. I worked out with all that colr and leg warmers. We wore the Mondonna look at the bars in college. Life in Texas in the eighties was a fun time. I cant wait to see Ken come out in parachute paints and the muscle shirt. We did talk valley talk either. It wouldn't sound right to say whatever yall. The rooster look of the hair. Higher the brain closer to God. Extra Hold Hair Net Spray was a accessory to keep the hair in place. Great memories and more of my money going out for these Three. But where is Ken y'all 🤩🤩🤩❣

[@Shopaholic33forever]

I wish I could go back to the eighties! Toys were the best and I was a 80’s kid, plus tv shows and movie were amazing!

[@ginarush1227]

I was born in the 80's. I think that decade was one of the best decades out there. This brings me nostalgia.

[@BrokenDollyTV]

I really love this in depth culture lesson about life in the 80s from someone who actually lived it. I love this!

[@aliceatwonderland7172]

The career girl one reminds me of Day to Night Barbie, one of my favorite Barbies as an 80s kid! She had a reversible jacket and skirt so she could go party after work (I'm guessing her job was not demanding if she partied right after). Very good quality. I also remember the rockers and the exercise ones too - omg the exercise in tights phase, lol. The last church VBS was 80s rewind and I was thinking, "Wait. Oldies is supposed to be the 50s? Right?" Also some of it I was the same way with - we really didn't all do that stuff, but whatever. Then I saw the Light Bright and - yeah they got me.

[@e.d.t.]

The musician one definitely looks like the type of Barbies I had when I was really young. Mattel probably saw how people took to LOL Remix and knew they couldn't reboot the Rockers again after botching it in 2017, so they went another route with these dolls. These are much better. Barbie and the Sensations had a song on cassette about bopping that I still kinda remember.

[@tico8372]

I miss a Kira in this line. A Ken would be cool as well, but he's just an accessory at this point, unfortunately.

[@LittlemisstoxicTfc]

Kira and midge are my favorites I wish they'd do more with them

[@HeyGuncle]

I agree! Kira, Ken and Steve.

[@faohaute709]

@@HeyGuncle it’s Steven 😊

[@wonbinnie0302]

I have anxiety but I when I'm watching you and your Barbie contents I feel like I just want to live forever

[@hollywheet4579]

I’m obsessed! My husband says these dolls look like the girls from saved by bell, which honestly makes me want them even more!

[@karenharris2298]

I was a college student in the 80’s. It was the best time of my life. The music was great. I came end on the edge of disco on to pop and soul then start of rap and hip hop. I love these Barbies. I purchased them right away. I love the hair and the clothes. I just hate they have snap knees.

[@cryscameron9016]

I was just a few years behind you, I graduated in '91 from high school. So I totally remember that . I remember my grandma telling me I didn't have enough eyeshadow on! And the bracelets ! Couldn't leave the house with less than 20 of them, we did the super cheap wire ones 20 for a buck. My favorite earrings where 7 glass bottles with different color liquid in them. They must have weighed 1/2 a pound each! Ps. Your other channel is great! I love you on both!

[@artistfoxooak]

I graduated HS on 93. So I tried to fit in with older brothers group. Loved 9 to 5. Pretty woman I understood. Working girl? Was above my head when released. Will have to rewatch. 5 years makes Such a Difference.

[@beepatpen]

I've been watching seen the crazy thrift store stuff! then I lost your channel but I've found you again and I'm so glad I did because I love your content!

[@MyWorldMelissa]

Yay! Thank you!

[@estebanvelez8556]

@@MyWorldMelissa 👟🩱👨‍👦‍👦

[@caseyjennings7420]

Honestly Melissa has some of the best content for doll collectors, we ADORE this women so much! ☝️☝️

[@jordanjohncarloj.8878]

As a 2000's kid, 80's seems so fun based on your explanation!! - The popstar barbie is the prettiest on this batch

[@ruddegore]

I was born in '86 so I unfortunately have no memories of the 80s, other than movies and TV show reruns, but these are amazing and will get all of them!

[@ladystrange7791]

As an 80’s kid, I couldn’t hit play fast enough when I saw this notification. Yes, I remember them almost verbatim as you described. I always wondered if it was just me that thought it was such a wonderful time…. until recent years when everyone seems to be an 80’s fan. Barbara Mandrell “Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool,” well that’s how I was about the 80’s. The clothes, makeup, jewelry (yes those clanky bracelets!!), music…I loved it all & held on for dear life…until it came around again…YES, Carly Simon was right!!! 💖 These dolls are wonderful. LOVE the package artwork. The stands are adorable. 💖My favorite is the workout Barbie, her design is completely accurate to my memory. Next the dance club/pop star because her face reminds me of PJ…the doll I always wanted…and her hair of Jewel Secret Whitney, my favorite of all my childhood dolls. Her earrings, hairband, keytar & boom box….great! 🤍 The business Barbie is pretty, I just don’t care for her skirt & hat. I agree, she feels more Elle Woods than 80’s. But they are GORGEOUS, way to go Mattel!! Really enjoyed this!!!!

[@aliceatwonderland7172]

I had Jewel Secret Whitney too! I'm not sure where she went, but we still have the sparkle jacket and the sparkly blue dress. My daughter played with it when she was little, and it's in her collection now. Such a flashback! Also the business Barbie needs a reversible jacket and skirt (one side business and one party) and a cool wider hat with a pink stripe and white briefcase and yes bigger bangs. That was another favorite of mine that I remember, even though I routinely forget where I put my glasses.

[@lauriesisco9560]

The bend and snap knees!! And the jewelry. Barbie always had earrings, a ring and usually a necklace. Oh the memories these bring back.

[@SallyCat84]

I was born in ‘84. I feel like I was too young to remember the greatness of the 80’s. I’m proud to be born in the 80’s despite the fact that I can’t remember much of it. Luckily for me too is I don’t look like my age, everyone says I look much younger. I fit in with the 20-something kids I work with in that way, but I can’t relate to any of them. These dolls are awesome. I love how the boxes look like VHS tapes. ❤️

[@katherinejacobson3954]

I was born in 81 so I was a kid in the 80s and still love that decade. Your video is awesome and I agree that bodacious was not used much lol.

[@danielsimmich1858]

I was barely alive for the 90s but that power dressing career one makes me so happy (so it’s now the first and only doll I own)

[@bobbynicole10]

I grew up with early 90s Barbies and they still carried over some of the 80s aesthetic like the crimped hair... love them so much 💕💜💛💖

[@elizabethwilliams9062]

I graduated high school on 1989 and I basically collect 70's and 80's Barbie to this day. I will definitely get all of these ladies.

[@tkwia]

Oh my I got almost a cameo. I'm jumping up and down right now! And no Melissa, that IS called dancing:D. As for the dolls I love they brought the classic Barbie logo. And getting the popstar will be like a childhood dream come true 💖

[@paninicupcake2108]

I remember that golden girls episode with the 80’s workout outfits! I love the golden girls me and my mom still watch reruns to this day 😊

[@jemstar3388]

I was born in the 80s and it’s my favourite era. I love the music from that era and also the dolls. I have Barbie And The Rocker in my collection, but these dolls are beautiful and I really hope I can find these here in Australia.

[@rainbowsparkle5775]

That's so cool 🥰 I love that your Profile is Lady Lovely Locks. A fellow 80s fan I see 😊 I'm glad you have the Barbie Rocker dolls because their price has gone up so much. I love the 80s Barbies so much and these dolls a fantastic I will definitely buy Career girl

[@jemstar3388]

@@rainbowsparkle5775 The career girl is my favourite too and I really like the dance party one as well.

[@rainbowsparkle5775]

@@jemstar3388 same 😊 I really want to get them I hope they don't sell out too soon

[@bubblsbubbls3243]

Born in the 90s but the coolest thing now is fuzzy pajama pants and blankets most of the clothes I own are fuzzy pajama pants !!!!! Plush toys were popular !

[@Rainbowdust74]

I "totally" remember the hair products and this insane drive I had to get up early every morning before school so that I could shave, shower, and do my hair. I went from hairspray to mousse and hairspray to gel and hairspray to finally just gel by the time I got to high school, but I _always_ had to shave and take a shower before school (and do my hair). I take a shower about every 2-4 days now. Times have certainly changed.

[@zaneidaos8012]

I was born in 1984 and when we lived in Germany (I was 3 or 4 years old) my mother bought me Barbie. She had the same hairbrush but in pink 😀 I still have her, but I lost hairbrush, shoes and earrings...

[@clgo68]

amazing! sad that they are so expensive for what they are! your makeup is really gorgeous :)

[@amberschade6185]

Just went on sale on Amazon for 20 bucks!

[@cindyeisenberg8367]

I love the 80’s. Because, I wore the coolest clothes and graduated college, then. So, I was living at home and making an adult salary. I spent so much time going dancing, to the movies and hanging out. The music and fashions were the best. That’s why I favor my Courtney American Girl doll. She is the only doll that has a full collection. My father had a brick cell phone, too. I love peplum and shoulder pads. I loved MTV.

[@jmariebee9630]

The 80s were the best from the cartoons the toys the clothes THE MUSIC! I remember my brothers wife at the time did the “the white girl” (sorry that’s what they called it)hair style on my hair lol the half your head was how far your sides went out and BIG HAIR!!! my best friend and I wore those bracelets and OMG the charm necklaces lol we thought we were sooooo cool 🤦🏻‍♀️ I still have my childhood friend we make 40 years next year I’m in my mid 40s

[@EdCayo]

Im a 90s baby but my parents were young in the 80s and I grew up listenning to that music, looking at pictures of them and seeing the clothes they wore back then, I do feel nostalgic for that era because of them

[@cbek217]

OMG I found you! Sorry for the freak out! I’ve used to watch you when I was 4 with your daughter! I wanted to say thank you for the childhood!!!!!

[@brockhart6241]

Makes me want to watch the 80s movie “Mannequin”

[@fennyellis3366]

I love the Whitney face mold on the Pop Star Barbie! She is a must have!!

[@CareBear2480]

My mother graduated college in 1985. She was 24. She graduated high school in the 70’s I think she told me. But she used to have Barbie dolls as well. Only a lot of Barbie and Ken, but I think that’s pretty cool. I wanna buy these dolls for myself, because they’re so pretty to me! Though, I was born in 2001

[@fennyellis3366]

Working Girl was awesome! Harrison Ford was sooo gorgeous!

[@robertwhitaker5718]

Loved Working Girl, Olivia and Physical stayed # 1 for 10 weeks , leg warmers for days in the musical Xanadu.

[@vandapereira895]

Hi Melissa ! Got those (except the workout one because it was sold out), they are so 80's and remind me of my childhood ( born 1979 😊), plus look at them - can't say NO to these beauties !! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@onlyalisaawilliams]

OMG you described the 80’s. I was a kid, a everything was spot on. I agree the lingo Mattel had on that box , I guess they talked like that in California, but I grew up on the East Coast “Maryland” nobody talked like that.

[@TheToySuperstar]

Mommy is the most perfect youtuber to talk about these dolls. I love the nostalgia 😍

[@FishStick-ob1up]

I just came back here am oh my gosh I remember so many childhood memories here

[@maybank27]

Love this!! And I agree with the hat because as a little girl in the 80’s and 90’s the Barbies had such over the top Outfits that nobody was actually wearing! So this may not be perfect representation of a person in the 80’s but it’s perfect for Barbie in the 80’s dare I say even a little understated?? Lol also these are some of my fave face molds too!

[@AshDuke20]

I was born in the early 90's but love 80's. Sometimes, my hair does the 80's hair style on it own. XD

[@celtprincess13]

My friend and I, in the car with her 15 yo son, trying to explain Karma Chameleon. He just looked at us and said, "Y'all had a lot going on back then, didn't you?" Apt! The business Barbie should totally have come with a pair of sneakers too. I gotta say, I love me a classic Superstar mold (as a fellow child of the 70s, teen of the 80s) but I don't much care for the outfits on these. I think they went just a hair too far and made them a little clowny. But I might buy one just the same. In my high school yearsm(84-86), we leaned more into the preppy look but with the super bright colors. So: bright turquoise shaker sweater over a turquoise striped oxford shirt (collar popped, of course!) matching turquoise plastic earring and beaded necklace set, turquoise socks, and a turquoise bandanna tying your hair up like popstar. It was...a lotta work. LOL

[@horsegirl_tiv2993]

Hi. I'm a tween and I love your chanbel. You make me laugh so much and your videos are amazing😊

[@horsegirl_tiv2993]

Channel I mean ! 😂

[@MarinaThe90sBarbie]

I CANNOT wait till these amazing dolls are mine omg! Also, LOVED the video and even more so because of how passionate you are about this FAB and totally crazy decade! 💗💗💗

[@raulmonserrate27]

Your videos are really the highlight of my day… something about you just brings me so much comfort and even if you’re reviewing dolls I don’t find interesting I still watch all the way through when you’re reviewing them😂🧡 hope you and your fam is happy and safe during this spooky season☺️ Edit: I love when you go on little tangents and complete forget about the doll😂😂 it’s so funny

[@youtubewontletme]

Im not from the 80s, but i always like the colorful style and these dolls are beautiful. You know, MGA could do something like this, like bringing back the Bratz flashback fever that had bratz 60s, 70s and 80s inspired that i found cool too. People says nostalgia is bad, but not always. Taking a look at the past is good to see what worked and what didnt, and in terms of fashion, what could come back. From the distance we can appreciate things again!

[@loganvorrias5487]

I can’t believe melissa is the same age as my mom😅 I wish she had let me play with dolls growing up🥲 I am always here for the story time that goes along with the review💓 i grew up in the later half of the 90’s, but I remember my parents were angry at me for calling my friend when we moved to another city 🤣

[@ShortyBoo482]

I was born in the early 80s, so my childhood was a mix of 80s and 90s. I definitely remember a lot of neon and a lot of pastels from my childhood.

[@actionfigureshi]

Love that Career 80s Barbie blonde and her brick 80s cell phone!

[@StitchInTime]

I was born in '79 so I was a child of the 80's and I miss it soooooooo much❤❤❤

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Yo this is the funniest commentary on the 80s I ever heard. I was an 80s baby so I don't remember it... u "grew up" in the 90s. So hilarious about the dancing! 🤣😂

[@adampaszulewicz7458]

I was Born in 1982 and I totally love everything About 80's, the fashion, the music, the movies. I remember in Poland Barbie dolls were very popular. Every girl wanted to have original Barbie. But they were so expensive and really hard to get. In the 80's in Poland you were not able just to go to the shop and buy everything you wanted. To get a real Barbie doll you have to go to the Shops like Pewex and buy for a dollars. Or have someone in your family working abroad. I remember my cousin was really obsessed About Barbie. And one day she Got a package from her uncle who was living in Germany. In that package was Barbie doll in nice evening gown. So the dolls are reminding me that era. Especially the blonde with superstar facemold. These dolls are so 80's.

[@RobinPochita]

That pop star Barbie is everythingggg

[@charliejeffreyjames1078]

Oh wow! Yes yes yes! Best video. My friend Heather had the “Working Girl” Barbie and an office playset that turns into a bedroom too. VALLEY GIRL is my favorite teen flick of the eighties! Still gets me every time and the soundtrack is still the tops! Oh yes. Oh yes. This video is essential! Wall Street and Michael Douglas and YES YES YES the Golden Girls! “Charlie horse. SHE HAS A CRAMP YOU PEA BRAIN!”

[@terrig3842]

“You’re thinking the scale of that is off…” omg I died laughing! It’s really not! 🤣 And yeah… the hat on career Barbie is very random. It needed to be a neck scarf indeed!

[@mapleburns32sierra29]

I love Karma Chameleon! I may be a 2001 baby, but I love song!

[@katyaroberts7840]

I love the rewind dolls. They are so pretty so fun, I love the art. I think the should be more like $35 each though. Great dolls!!

[@angelabolden5390]

Love the dolls! Love the packaging!❤❤❤❤

[@bronydolls]

I just left junior school in the 80s 😆 such a long time ago now. I just remember playing out which kids these days don’t seem to do. Ripped jeans at the knees I’m sure they think it’s a new thing lol

[@jojojohnson2000]

I know that snap knees aren’t best for posing but man did that part make my damn soul happy haha I have a soft spot for the snap knees and always will!! I wasn’t from the 80s I’m a 00 baby but I’ll always appreciate the fashion from there more then my fashions lol… wth we’re we doing man😂😂😂 (was born in 2000 btw lol)

[@dttfttxc7849]

I just thought of you and search u up!! I used to watch you and Gracie all the time u were technically apart of my childhood!!

[@PonySparkleToys]

Awesome video. I love the 80’s even though I was born in 2002. The reason why I love the 80’s is because that is the decade My Little Pony started, and I LOVE My Little Pony. Me and my mum love to dance and sing to 80’s songs like: Gold, Foot Loose, Walking on Sunshine and so many more. Those Barbie dolls really do look like the ones from the 80’s.

[@kelly-ellie3543]

Now we need a 90’s 😍 I’m a 90’s baby. Also wall street Gordon Gekko. 😂

[@lilithjade4363]

leg warmers are making a comeback!!! it’s usually more inspired by 2000s harajuku fashion rather than american 80s though

[@yellowmoon4564]

I love that its a VHS like box. Destiny CHild was 2000 ;)

[@mydollyroom5389]

Spot on, Melissa! We never wore pill box hats. They missed a few opportunities there... like hello, one side up with a “comb” those barrettes we all dig into our skulls or a banana clip. Anyway; we are the same age and yeah-now I need $150 bucks lol. ❤️💕❤️

[@tiananesbitt7156]

Think they will do the nineties? Big jewelry, polka dots, leather, baggy pants, huge hats and hip hop metallics? My rewind party girl came in just now! The others are just as exciting with the face and hair! So happy!

[@historybuff7491]

The dolls are cute. I don't remember the 80s, because I was too busy. I was graduating High School and then working and going to college (to help pay for college). And then Grad School, but finally ran out of money (didn't finish). Then had to work 3 jobs to pay off debt and get a head. When I came up for air the 80s were almost over...So, the 90's. Yeah that was a decade.

[@kekelove]

This is a really great doll Review I love it you’re so funny I wish I was born and 80s ❤️❤️❤️💐💕

[@KSeasJoy]

"Greed is Good" movie Wall Street. I was 9 or 10 when it came out but I washed old movies and remembered the quote.

[@jeanieschmidt3781]

Gordon Gecko

[@nicholaslienandjaja1815]

Reminds me of a documentary series about the 80s I once saw on National Geographic (the best thing about that documentary? The final episode’s ending theme song was U2’s “When the Streets Have No Name”).

[@nicholaslienandjaja1815]

Also, I’m not an 80s kid, but I was a 90s kid. Fun fact: Back when I was in kindergarten, Jurassic Park was playing in cinemas and Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers was showing on TV (maybe that’s why ever since I was a kid, I love dinosaurs, and I still do).

[@Lars1996]

Career Girl is a reimagined Day To Night Barbie. That explains the hat to me.

[@TabbiToyCollectibles]

That workout out Barbie does remind a bit of that Golden Girls episode now that you mention it. But the first thing I thought of was the episode of Punky Brewster where the kids made their own exercise tape with Henry's new camera. They dressed somewhat similar to that.

[@diegoosullivan]

Love the face molds 🤩

[@katyaroberts7840]

I watched this vide while rerooting my Ever Aftr High Maddie Hatter doll :))

[@DaffCookie]

Shell suits and roller discos. We had Mr Motivater on Sat morning telly to work out to 😂

[@eojjeomyeon_idoluv_youuu]

I have the black doll for last Christmas :)

[@nicholasgeorges3953]

Bodacious was a commonly used word on the west coast. The neon eighties movement really started in the California malls. Along with the girls of the ”valley”. Since Barbie has become the quintessential California girl, they of course are going to use the language that was most synonymous to the time. Bodacious, having been used overtly on tv and films in the 80’s, it makes sense that it’s used in the dolls description.

[@lynetttsosie5989]

I love the 80's!💕

[@nj.horrorhaven]

I don't know if we're just slow to get trends up here in Canada, but these definitely remind me of my childhood, and I was born in '93 😅

[@mrblockenfeffer]

I love all of them! I’m glad they came up with cassette tape stands! It’s like the BMR stands! Only the “Kens” are on them. Also, the braid in the “Barbie and the Rockers” doll is very Boy George and you do mention him in your video! 😉 love you and your videos! Great way to de-stress at night as an adult doll collector! 💗🥰💗

[@lauriesisco9560]

Yes, Melissa the 80s were AMAZING!! I was an 80s kid. Loved everything about it. I was 5 in 1980 and loved Barbie. Thanks for the review. I wanted to buy at least one of these dolls and couldn't decide on which one. Now I know, I want pop star barbie. For me, her and work out doll are my most favorite. The working girl one is a good representation but don't really speak to me like the others. Thanks so much!

[@Drewski217]

I was born at the end of the 80s so I don't really remember them or that movie/character you mentioned but do know it was played/said by Michael Douglass so maybe that's half a point? LOL These are very cute and I hope they're successful enough for us to get 90s and 2000s versions too.

[@trevorschaffer9173]

I'm so thankful I was a teenager in the 80's.

[@maryslate6446]

I love these as well. I couldn't wait for them to come out and got them the first day. Well, it took a day to be mailed to me. I am a huge Madonna fan, so I love Teresa's outfit. Thanks.

[@HeyGuncle]

I LOVE THESE DOLLS SO MUCH! 🥰🥰

[@michaelwood4661]

Girlfriend born in the 80s she 42 and loves collecting these 80s rewind barbies she brought another one today is the workin out barbie

[@michaelwood4661]

Girlfriend was 8years old when that movie came out

[@fennyellis3366]

Snap knees are bodacious!!🤗

[@Creepycutie7]

I love this video so much 💖💖💖💖💖

[@amypeculiar6380]

Omg I still love 9 to 5

[@JuMaErCo]

70s kid/80s teen here too. I remember neon, but from what I remember it was a trend that lasted for about 6 months in 1982. Now doubt neon is fun to look at, but really isn't an honest representation of 80s fashion.

[@saralittle1823]

This is so fun you are a fun nice person

[@timothystoytherapy]

Karma chameleon is one of the best songs ever as is take on me, wake me up and come on Eileen 🥰 your baba da boo bo boooo Was hilarious

[@toniboyer3322]

Love this and love that shirt...I'm kind of wondering if my daughter would watch with all the dolls. She has autism, 18 and just recently graduated but is very into Barbie, other dolls and anime

[@prbambi9934]

I like both 9 to 5 and Working Girl.