barbie color magic doll

Water triggers the dolls' color effects. In some dolls, cold water reveals patterns or colors and warm water reverts them; in others, adding or pouring water onto a part of the doll triggers the color change.

Flower Magic mermaid dolls are described as playable both on land and in water. A back lever on the doll activates a mechanical effect that makes flowers appear to bloom from the bodice down toward the fins.

Most listings show a suggested age of 3 years and up.

Item details list the dolls and playsets as commonly made from plastic and polyester.

The listings show several skin tones — Light, Medium, Deep, and Deep Tan — and hair colors including Blonde, Black, Brown, Multicolored, and entries listed as Varies.