I don't know if I mentioned that I love the space dolls. I have always been fascinated with space and everything that has to do with it. My dream job when I was in high school was working at NASA ground control in Houston. But knowing that I was not skilled in math or physics I abandoned that option and went into business (which has been a very fruitful option!)
Oh well, I can live out my dream job through Barbie right? Because she has held some 200 jobs or so through the years?
I was pleasantly surprised with her as one of my gifts.
The 1965 reproduction of My Favorite Career Miss Astronaut. I LOVE her! The mod look, the blond hair, everything! I love how she is proudly proclaiming that she IS indeed a rocket scientist standing with her helmet in tow next to her lunar module.
This next picture depicts a little better that her space suit is sparkly! Perfect for Barbie!
What I love most of all? Her little space mittens, space boots, and the flag. So cute!
I don't know why but the mittens are the most adorable things I have ever seen.
This was originally sold as an outift for Barbie and Ken even had a Mr. Astronaut outift too! Check out here for pictures of the original outfit on the Fashion Doll Guide
Barbie sets the path for girls who want to be anything. I admire anyone who challenges girls to be in different industries that were primarily dominated by men. I have a girlfriend who got her Ph.D. in physics and now works at a huge computer company in research and development. She is one of the brains behind your computer processors. :)
Go Girls. And Go Barbie!
See you next time :)