1985 The Outfits - Something About The Boy

TWICE AS NICE

The Twice As Nice reversible fashion range continued, all produced in Taiwan. Mattel used some experimental fabrics here, which didn’t all stand the test of time. All my pieces are in mint condition, but the red vest from #9114 flakes, and the silver paint on the jacket from #9116 has been known to melt together.

Included here are a few exceptionally rare outfits (or parts of) produced by Mattel Spain. Most Mattel Spain outfits are similar to the regular versions, with slightly different construction techniques and different fabrics. The shoes are made of a hard plastic, but unlike the regular ones, have no markings. The Spanish versions of the Twice As Nice outfits shown below are noticeably different (and non-reversible). You can find other examples of Mattel Spain outfits and dolls in the sections 1986 The Outfits, Derek & Ken Rockers, Heart Family Dad Outfits and European Exclusives .

TWICE AS NICE #9113

1985 #9113 Twice As Nice — 1985 Twice As Nice #9113

1985 Twice As Nice #9113 in original packaging

TWICE AS NICE #9114

1985 #9114 Twice As Nice — 1985 Twice As Nice #9114

1986_2691_Barbie_Rockers_04 — 1985 Twice As Nice #9114 sneakers

1985 Twice As Nice #9114 in original packaging

1985 #9114 Gran Prix (Spanish version) — 1985 Vestuario #9114 Gran Prix (Spanish version)

TWICE AS NICE #9115

1985 #9115 Twice As Nice — 1985 Twice As Nice #9115

The 1985 Twice As Nice European packaging was almost identical from the front, with just minor differences to the layout.

1985 Twice As Nice #9115 in original packaging

1985 Twice As Nice #9115 (European packaging)

1985 #9115 Vestuario Chandal (Spanish version) in original packaging — 1985 Vestuario #9115 Chandal (Spanish version)

TWICE AS NICE #9116

1985 #9116 Twice As Nice — 1985 Twice As Nice #9116

1985 Twice As Nice #9116 in original packaging

1985 #9116 Vestuario Disco (Spanish version) — 1985 Vestuario #9116 Disco (Spanish jacket)

TWICE AS NICE #9117

1985 #9117 Twice As Nice — 1985 Twice As Nice #9117

1984 #4889 Twice As Nice — 1985 Twice As Nice #9117 shoes

1985 Twice As Nice #9117 in original packaging

1985 #9117 Vestuario Club (Spanish version) — 1985 Vestuario #9117 Club (Spanish top)

TWICE AS NICE #4888

This outfit is a reissue/repackaging of #4888 Rain or Shine from 1984.

1985 Twice As Nice #4888 in Canadian packaging

REVERSE OF TWICE AS NICE PACKAGING

Reverse of 1985 Twice As Nice European packaging

WEDDING PARTY

1985 Wedding Party #7966 in original packaging

1985 Wedding Party #7966 original packaging — Reverse of packaging

1985 #7966 Wedding Party variation — 1985 Wedding Party #7966 (variation) in original packaging

1985 Wedding Party #7966 in Canadian packaging

1985 Wedding Party #7966 Canadian packaging — Reverse of Canadian packaging

1985 Wedding Party #7966 in European packaging

1985 Wedding Party #7966 European packaging — Reverse of European packaging

This version with the white writing on the packaging, also has variation (grey) shoes.

DAY-TO-NIGHT FASHIONS

TV Sports Reporter! #9086

This is a one-off outfit designed to fit with Mattel’s Day-to-Night Ken released this year. It is Ken’s first outfit to be made in China. Mattel Spain also produced a version of this outfit called Ejecutivo. It can be seen in the Spanish Barbie booklet below.

1985 #9086 Day-to-Night Fashions — 1985 Day-to-Night Fashions #9086 TV Sports Reporter!

1985 #9086 Day-to-Night Fashions in original packaging — 1985 Day-to-Night Fashions #9086 in original packaging

1985 Day-to-Night Fashions #9086 in Canadian packaging

1985 Day-to-Night Fashions #9086 Canadian packaging — Reverse of Canadian packaging

1985 #9086 Day-to-Night Fashions (European version) — 1985 Day-to-night fashions #9086 in European packaging

FINISHING TOUCHES

Accessories #2459

1985 Barbie Finishing Touches #2459 — Reverse of packaging

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