Dad bought me this limited edition Golden Qi Pao Barbie in Malaysia in November 1998. This commemorative set was limited to 8,888 units to celebrate the first anniversary of the reunification of Hong Kong and China. Uncle Charles and I found it at Soho department store and he called Mattel Malaysia to see if there was another one available; and apparently for Malaysia, there was only one in Soho and one at the KL International Airport. This Barbie came in a suitcase like box which opens to reveal the doll, a numbered certificate and a gold coin in a drawstring pouch. This Barbie was also available without the certificate and coin for US$60.
Barbie wears her dark hair with red highlights in an elegant chignon with minimal makeup. She wears a pair of green jade drop earrings with a matching butterfly brooch and bracelet. Her tradition "qi poa" or cheongsam as it is commonly known, has a layer of lace applique covering a gold background. It is decorated with rhinestones and gold ribbon rosettes. A gold "Barbie" is embossed on the stand, and Barbie wears wonderful gold high heels.
Release date: 1 January 1998
Label: Limited Edition
Ebay price as at May 2012: US$150 - US$240
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