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Barbie's Superman is the Man of Blue Steel
Barbie's Superman is the Man of Blue Steel
Barbie's Superman is the Man of Blue Steel
Today, Mattel finally unveiled the final member of its Barbie-fied DC Trinity. Now Superman can partner up with Batman and Wonder Woman for all kinds of outrageous fashion adventures. Will Darkseid's attack close down the mall and prevent Clark from buying a new flannel shirt? Will Batman finally muster up enough courage to ask Wonder Woman to the Spring Fling? Can the T-birds finally take the Scorpions out on Thunder Road? For a mass-market figure, the Henry Cavill Ken doll head isn't all that bad. It's got those piercing blue eyes; the thick, expressive eyebrows; the cleft chin and strong jawline; it even looks as if he's silently judging you for having your doubts about the DC Cinematic Universe. Or maybe he's just giving you stone cold Blue Steel right in the kisser. Look out Zoolander, Kal-el is coming for you.
Batman V Superman's Barbie Batman Makes His Debut
Batman V Superman's Barbie Batman Makes His Debut
Batman V Superman's Barbie Batman Makes His Debut
Boy, these new Barbie body types are sure getting really specific. I mean, it makes sense for Mattel to attempt to reach a broader, more diverse audience by releasing new Barbies that better match the girls and young women of the world, but aging, rich white dude with trust issues hardly seems like it will strike the right chord. The only thing this might strike is fear into the hearts of criminals. Though Mattel had announced the full DC Trinity (in their Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice garb) would be getting the Barbie treatment at San Diego Comic-Con last year, the only doll anyone got to see was Wonder Woman. The Amazonian princess certainly looked the part, but nobody really knew what to expect from a potential Batman or Superman at the time. With Toy Fair 2016 right around the corner, and Mattel having a large Barbie and DC Comics presence at the show, it seemed like we might get our first glimpse at the Bruce and Clark Ken dolls in a few weeks. Thanks to Amazon, we no longer have to wait for Batman.
Toying with Diversity: Mattel Brings Body Options to Barbie
Toying with Diversity: Mattel Brings Body Options to Barbie
Toying with Diversity: Mattel Brings Body Options to Barbie
For at least a generation, Barbie has been a controversial figure. Mattel wants to emphasize her independence and her range of careers, but most people who look at her just see a body. Traditionally, a body with huge breasts, a very narrow waist, and feet that can only wear high heels. A body that is available in a brown version, but that everyone knows is meant to be white. Mattel is now trying something bigger and newer with Barbie. The company has introducing three new body types; in addition to Original Barbie, she now comes in Curvy, Petite, and Tall. Mattel had already been working on being more inclusive of skin colors and hair types, so those factors combine with these new bodies to create a far wider variety of Barbie possibilities.
Barbie Is Becoming A Superhero
Barbie Is Becoming A Superhero
Barbie Is Becoming A Superhero
You know, it really seems like this should've happened before now, but next month, Barbie is finally becoming a superhero. On Wednesday at the Nuremberg Toy Fair, Mattel revealed the next line of Barbie dolls, featuring Super Sparkle, the super-powered alter ego of Princess Kara (who is also Barbie), who got incredible super-powers from being kissed on the cheek by a magical butterfly.
Mattel Unveils 1966 ‘Batman’ TV Series Ken And Barbie Catwoman
Mattel Unveils 1966 ‘Batman’ TV Series Ken And Barbie Catwoman
Mattel Unveils 1966 ‘Batman’ TV Series Ken And Barbie Catwoman
As an action figure guy, I've been pretty stoked on Mattel's upcoming line of 6" Batman action figures based on the 1966 live action TV series starring Adam West. If you're a Barbie collector, however, you may want to make sure you're sitting down to look at Mattel's newly revealed Lee Meriwether/Julie Newmar/Eartha Kitt-style Catwoman Barbie and West-flavored Batman Ken...
Parting Shot: Katniss Barbie Doll Brings the Hunger Games to the Dream House
Parting Shot: Katniss Barbie Doll Brings the Hunger Games to the Dream House
Parting Shot: Katniss Barbie Doll Brings the Hunger Games to the Dream House
When we heard that a Hunger Games Barbie doll was in the works, it seemed more like an April Fool's joke than a legitimate licensing announcement. But it's all true, as confirmed by this image at Entertainment Weekly. Although Katniss, the headstrong protagonist from the novel series and movie adaptation, is a resourceful, resilient role model for many young girls, her propensity for killing othe