Vintage 1974 Mattel Barbie Pool Party Playset 7897 With Original Box

Mattel Barbie's Pool Party Playset
Vintage Plastic Outdoor Playset with Accessories
1974, Model No. 7897

An iconic 1974 Barbie playset from Mattel, the "Pool Party" set features a 16-inch circular above-ground pool design typical of the era's suburban aesthetic. This collectible set reflects the vibrant 1970s design language with its bright orange and yellow components and detailed garden play mat. It serves as a significant piece of Barbie history, representing the brand's expansion into large-scale environmental playsets during the mid-70s.

• Features a 16-inch diameter pool design with a sundeck, diving board, and ladder-and-slide combination
• Includes a floating chaise lounge accessory and a large illustrated vinyl play mat depicting a poolside garden
• Constructed from durable molded plastic in authentic 1970s color palettes
• Comes with the original 1974 factory box featuring classic era graphics and product illustrations

Condition: The original box shows significant vintage wear, including corner crushing, edge tearing, and previous tape residue. The plastic components show light to moderate play wear with surface scuffs; some blue support tubing has dark marking or staining. The vinyl play mat shows significant paint loss, flaking, and heavy creasing throughout the graphics. The set is sold as-is and has not been fully assembled to verify every individual connector tab. The pool liner panels show some surface discoloration and wear consistent with age.