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Amazing, one of a kind prototype, a ''Dream Date'' pairing G.I. Joe and Barbie from 1996. This is the original prototype designed and created by G.I. Joe creator Donald Levine, in its original packaging taken by Levine to the pitch meeting for the idea, at the offices of Hasbro executives. Ultimately, though, the ''dream date'' never occurred as Hasbro was unable to get licensing rights from the Mattel toy company for the production of the Barbie doll. To the back of the box reads; ''This is the ultimate to collectors' fantasy come true! / Everyone who ever grew up playing Barbie or GI Joe during the mid-1960's imagined what it would be like if these two American icons ever went out on a date. Well, here's the answer to their dreams. Dream date is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Barbie and GI Joe collectors to add a very special piece of toy history to their collections.'' To the bottom reads; ''The Story / It's June week at the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. Midshipman, GI Joe, has asked the most beautiful girl in America to the Cotillion Ball. Barbie is dressed in a mid-1960's prom dress. GI Joe is dressed in his full-dress service academy uniform. Before the dance is over, will he and Barbie take a stroll in the moonlight along Flirtation Walk?''. G.I. Joe wears the aforementioned navy blue white and gold Naval Academy uniform, complete with a long sword housed in a bright blue sheath affixed to the doll's belt. Barbie wears the mid-1960s pink prom dress, complete with pearl necklace and earrings. She wears pink elbow length gloves, and the dress has a white ''fur'' collar. Measures 10.25'' x 15''. Slight wear to the box, as it was opened at the Hasbro pitch meeting. Very good condition. From the estate of G.I. Joe creator Donald Levine and with a COA from his widow.
One of a Kind ''Barbie And G.I. Joe'' Prototype -- Only One in Existence -- From The Estate of G.I. Joe Creator Donald Levine
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