Barbie, #4 Newsstand
Published: April 1991
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High Flying Fashion Fun!
Characters
- Barbie
Credits
- Pencils: June Brigman
- Inks: Roy Richardson
- Colors: Mike Worley (uncertain)
How do you build the most secret M:Tron Space Voyager in the galaxy?
"Send for the free directions!"
Story Notes
Interior front cover mail order for one of three Lego sets shown in this advertisement.
This Issue
Story Notes
Table of contents with story synopses with interior panel art from each story. Includes creator credits and indicia.
Souper Duper
"Barbie! You're putting sneakers into a pot of strawberry extract!"
Storyline
Barbie dyes her shoes.
Characters
- Teresa
- Barbie
- Skipper
- Steven
- Christie
- Ken
Credits
- Script: Lisa Trusiani
- Pencils: Mary Wilshire
- Inks: John Lucas
- Colors: Mike Worley
Hey Dudes! It's New, It's Cool!
"A new fruit drink with Pacific Cool and California Style"
New Taste!
"What new taste?!?"
Story Notes
Activity-based advertisement to unscramble letters to reveal the new taste of Cocoa Puffs.
Bubble Baths and Shampoos
"Our new shampoos are full of good clean bubbles for you!"
Characters
- Mario
- Princess Peach
Tennis, Anyone?
"Welcome to the practice makes perfect tennis clinic, how can I serve you?"
Storyline
At the "Practice Makes Perfect" tennis clinic.
Characters
- Barbie
- Naomi Nemerik
- Mark Inrow
Credits
- Script: Lisa Trusiani
- Pencils: Amanda Conner
- Inks: Ruth Leon
- Colors: Mike Worley
Intense!
"Riding an awesome wave of 3 mega firepower!"
Characters
- Silver Surfer
- Firelord
- Emperor
- Mephisto
- Reptyr
- Possessor
Story Notes
Advertisement of the Silver Surfer inter-galactic video game for Nintendo systems.
Chirper Goes Home
"Barbie, I'm so happy we got up early to go on this bicycle ride."
Storyline
A bird is on the ground.
Characters
- Barbie
- Skipper
Credits
- Script: Barbara Slate
- Pencils: June Brigman
- Inks: Jeff Albrecht
- Colors: Mike Worley
What to do when you see a lost bird
Story Notes
Barbie provides six action items for the readers in case they come across a lost bird. Special thanks is given to the organization "Volunteers For Wildlife" in Huntington, New York.
Free Gummy Bees Inside Honey Nut Cheerios
"Honey Nut Cheerios Bee into Gummy Bee!"
Story Notes
Advertising a special offer for boxes of General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios cereal.
Rain, Rain, Go Away!
"A sunny Sunday in April – what a great day for a walk!"
Characters
- Midge
- Barbie
Credits
- Script: Lisa Trusiani
- Pencils: Amanda Conner
- Inks: John Lucas
- Colors: Mike Worley
Lucky Needs Your Magic Touch
"Help make his new marshmallow shape."
Story Notes
Activity advertisement for readers to make the marshmallow shape by following the numbered dots.
Letters To Barbie
Story Notes
letters from Rhiannon Hughes; Chau To; Heather Charpentier; Monkia Lynne Harar; Jennifer Post; Michelle M. Hall; Aarica Correa; Brittany Giaman; Kristin Jusennti
Here He Comes to Save the Day
"The Dark Might Returns"
3 Issues Free
"Pay only $9.00 for a 12-issue subscription."
Introducing Lime Green Puffs in Trix!
"Now Trix is overflowing with fruity, delicious flavor!"
Story Notes
Interior and back cover advertisements.