In 1988 Barbie and the Rockers was replaced
by a 50’s style band called Barbie and the Sensations.
It's really not clear if Mattel wanted the Sensations
to be the third year Rockers or not. Mattel also changed
the names of the dolls.
Diva became Bopsy (Red headed)
Dee Dee became Belinda (African-American)
Dana became Becky (Asian-American)
Derek because Bobby, with real hair, but was not
available in all markets
The line came with fashions and a playset called “Jukebox
Music Shop.” These dolls were marketing in a two
part cartoon called “Barbie and the Rockers: Out
of this World” and “Barbie and the Sensations:
Rockin’ Back to Earth.” No reference is
made to the new “B” names given to these
dolls. The following year, only the Barbie was offered,
and the line was not updated.
“Barbie and the Rockers: Out of this
World” and “Barbie and the Sensations: Rockin’
Back to Earth.” 1 of 5
