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Hi, I'm a bit disapointed, that the 2nd Australian Barbie again is "white" when there could be such an interesting "aboriginal Barbie" done, with dark skin, afro, a special face mold, festive decorated colorful cloth-wrap, a little jewlery and interesting, white body-paint, which even kids wear for dances (I have a proto-type:). Her box could be printed with a wealth of information of aboriginal art and nature background. Also, I'm from Germany myself and I never liked the german outfit for Barbie, not the 1st and especially not the 2nd, "white plastic legs!" Traditional Germans wear "beautfully knitted kneehighs" under their "Dirndl-dress", together with a white cotton-lace underskirt and a short, white cotton-lace blouse, that ties under the chest. The "Dirndl" also usually comes with a "seperate", but matching apron, and comfortable shoes with a little heel, like black or brown Mary-Janes for instance. So the whole outfit incl undies and kneehighs would be at least 9 pieces, but it could be 10 pieces, if the "Dirndl" is a 2-piece consisting of a very full skirt and a very tight, bustier-like vest, in any case, all pieces should be sewed with great care, and be of cotton. Only the Dirndl-dress (or vest and skirt) and the apron can be an other fabric, like silk or brocade. In any case, the prints used should always be woven in and tiny and the colors shouldn't be too glearing. This is the discription for a basic "Dirndl", "German Trachten Regalia" is much more intrigate and different from German town to town and needs to be carefully reserched. Unfortunately, I have little hope, that I ever see these changes, whether it be to the Australian doll or to the German doll, but if I do, I will be the first to buy. Smiles, Beate. - Beate Mc Cabe