From experience, never do this to an 8yr olds barbie. My daughter burst into tears and cried mama I wanted you to play barbies with me. I had to tell her the truth, I did not know how to play barbies and didn't know how as a little girl either. At least I did not put my daughter's doll in the model medieval torture equipment like I did to my cousin's dolls. Thanks RayDog now I have proof for my Daughter that I'm not alone. This ought to be funny when she gets the text message