Mattel "Going Home" China Adoption Barbie 9th Edition (NWT)

You are purchasing the Barbie Going Home, White Swan Adoptions doll. These is a truly splendid story behind this Barbie doll. She was a gift to adoptive families who stayed at White Swan Hotel. Apparently, during the duration of your stay, Barbie will magically appear on your pillow. The doll has been issued on a donation basis from Mattel since 2001. Quite a few years ago, almost all the 6,000 adoptive families stayed at the White Swan Motel on Sharmaine Island because the US consulate was located on the island (US citizens must exit through the US consulate in Guangzhou while most other countries exit through Beijing), These days, the consulate is no longer on the island, and there is an abundance of nice hotels from a much cheaper price. The White Swan Hotel ranges from $100-$260 per night depending on the type of room requested. The only reason to stay at the White Swan Hotel is to receive a Going Home Barbie aka White Swan Barbie families who stay at the motel. 2. Going Home Barbie)...Enter the tension.......1. The product is only available to adoptive who stay at the White Swan Hotel. 2. Going Home Barbie is simply not for sale. The lack availability has made to adoptive families create a petition pleading with Mattel to sell the Barbies. Mattel hasn't budged. This fine collectable is truly rare and in conditon. Multiple editions of this Barbie exist, this blonde doll wears floral top and denim pants. She is sealed in her original box.