Barbie, playing the role of Clara, receives a beautiful wooden Nutcracker as a gift from her favorite aunt. That night, while Clara sleeps, the Nutcracker springs to life to ward off the evil Mouse King who has invaded her parlor. When she awakes, Clara and the Nutcracker set off on an adventure to find the Sugarplum Princess, the only one who can break the Mouse King's evil spell. © 2001 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved.