Question about Fashion Queen Barbie Head / Neck Rim

by Kristie Lynn Rehnig
(Philadelphia, PA)

Hi Suzanne. Thank you for putting up this beautiful, fun, very useful site! - This is not an identification question, but I was not sure where else to pose it within your pages. I do have a few pieces I would not mind help identifying, and I will come back with questions re those when I have taken the pictures of those.

My question today is, I do have an original fashion queen doll with most of the pieces/accessories, but problematically the head is not presently on the doll, and the rubber on the neck opening seems awfully stiff. I have tried gently/and with moderate force to push the head onto the doll's neck joint, but it seems not to want to go. It is stiff and tight. Is there a good way to loosen the neck opening/soften the rubber without hurting the doll piece? Otherwise, would you advise trying to force it somewhat harder. I know neck splits are an issue and am afraid this could result if I force it too much. - Any advice on this is very welcome. Thank you!

Kristie

Hi Kristie -
I would try soaking the head rim in warm water for a few minutes to see if that would soften it enough to put it on.
Good Luck!
Suzanne