Sally Ride Astronaut Barbie Doll Inspiring Women Series 2019 Mattel FXD77 NRFB

Barbie recognizes all female role models. The Inspiring Women Series pays tribute to incredible heroines of their time - courageous women who took risks, changed rules and paved the way for generations of girls to dream bigger than ever before. When Sally Ride was growing up in Los Angeles, her parents encouraged her interest in science by giving her a telescope and chemistry set. Sally's love of learning and science motivated her to study physics in college. While she was finishing her Ph.D., Sally responded to an article in the student newspaper announcing that, for the first time, NASA was recruiting women into the astronaut corps. Out of more than 8,000 applicants, she was one of six women accepted into the program. On June 18, 1983, Sally Ride blasted off aboard space shuttle Challenger to become the first American woman - and the youngest American -to fly in space. Sally's adventurous nature, quest for discovery, and pioneering accomplishments inspire girls everywhere to boldly reach for the stars. Celebrate Sally Ride and her remarkable achievements with the Inspiring Women Series Sally Ride Barbie doll.

Doll is wearing a NASA flight suit and black shoes, and comes with a headset and helmet. - "I have been a bit of a risk taker all my life." - Sally Ride (1951-2012) - Includes doll stand and Certificate of Authenticity. - For ages 6 to adult. - Mattel 2019

Top left rear corner has been damaged, and the UPC on the bottom of the box is obscured. Cardboard shows edge wear and scuffing. The plastic has some scuffing, scratches, and denting.