1993 Gymnast Barbie restoration | An (almost) endless process

Another long wait is over, as a new restoration video finds its way to you! This time featuring the one and only Gymnast Barbie from 1993!🤸🏻 This Barbie turned up on my doorway as a part of one of the many lots, but from the first moment I held her I felt that her body could no longer support her. To turn that around she had to go through hell and back, but we made it through and I am now happy to share this process with you all. Enjoy and let me know what you think! For a more detailed video on re-rooting and thatching hair please check out    • Complete kanekalon hair re-root of this 19...   Note: Please keep in mind that I am not a professional and everything I do is based off of ideas that are shared in the doll and restoration communities, apart from a few things where I decide to experiment on my own. I restore dolls for fun and to build my own little dream doll collection. Remember that restoring old dolls can sometimes inadvertently lead to damaging them so always approach doll restoration with caution and an open mind. Chapters: 00:00 Introducing the doll 01:17 Prepping and cleaning the doll 04:41 Fixing loose joints 11:31 Partial re-root and styling the bangs 15:11 Mending her outfit and accessories 25:49 Styling the hair and finishing touches 31:42 The reveal