Fashion Dolls: April 2000

In April 2000, Mattel unveiled the highly anticipated Mary-Kate and Ashley dolls, meticulously crafted in collaboration with the twins and their company, Dualstar. Each doll came with two stylish outfit changes, a collection of accessories, and a collectible fashion poster - offering fans a chance to bring the iconic twins' world to life! For a behind-the-scenes look at how these dolls were created, check out the I.Dolled section!

INTERESTING FACTS

• Although frequently referred to as the "Two of a Kind" dolls by fans, these dolls were never officially named after the beloved TV series. They debuted nearly a year after the show had concluded, though they were designed to reflect the twins' appearance during its production.
• A curious detail - despite Mary-Kate and Ashley being born in 1986, the packaging incorrectly lists their birth year as 1987.
• The dolls' faces are incredibly accurate! Using advanced 3D imaging technology, Mattel created precise face molds based on scans of Mary-Kate and Ashley's real features.

MATTEL PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Girls will love role-playing as the popular TV and movie stars with fun, fashion dolls that look just like the famous twins.

• Mary-Kate and Ashley each come with two additional outfits for fashion transformation.
• Mary-Kate comes with everything she needs for horseback riding and a pajama party.
• Ashley comes with everything she needs for a ballet recital and a pajama party.

PRICE: $15.99 USD

UPC:

• ASHLEY: 0-74299-25878-7
• MARY-KATE: 0-74299-25877-0

ASSORTMENT: 25877, 25878

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Availability: Sold in the United States and Canada, exclusively at Walmart.
• Packaging Variants: Some editions feature bilingual text in English and French.
• Design Team: Judy Swartz (Doll Outfits), Lily Martinez (Collaborative Designer), Erika Kane (Lead Designer).
• Current Market Value: Estimated at $25 USD per doll as of 2023.

DOLL SPECIFICATIONS

• Mary-Kate: Features a bright, toothy smile with a left side-parted hairstyle.
• Ashley: Displays a closed-mouth smile with a right side-parted hairstyle.
• Body Mold: Both dolls utilize the Skipper 1987 body mold, designed with a twist-at-the-hip function for added poseability.
• Head Mold: © Dualstar 1999.