The world is pink: Even three weeks after the theatrical release of “Barbie”, the hype about the live-action adaptation of the Mattel doll is not diminishing. The film has now grossed over $1 billion and counting. Fans not only enjoy Margot Robbie as the “stereotype Barbie” that has come to life, but also the numerous other film characters. Especially the “Weird Barbie”, played by Kate McKinnon, as well as Gloria, who comes from the “real world” in the film, are very popular – and of course the numerous Ken variants.
The “Weird” Barbie and the Presidential Barbie also get a doll
The film thus offers plenty of inspiration for new Barbie dolls, which are now available as limited editions in the Mattel store. In addition to the “Weird” Barbie, there are Gloria, five variants of the Ryan Gosling Ken, a variant of the Simu Liu Ken, the Presidential Barbie and six Margot Robbie Barbies in the shop, each between US$25 and US$50 -dollars cost. The famous pink Corvette that Barbie and Ken use to jet off into the real world in the film is also available in the shop. For a whopping $75, Barbie fans can transport their dolls directly in the fancy car.
In some cases, the available number of dolls is limited to one or two copies, but all variants are currently sold out anyway. It is unclear whether supplies or even more Barbie Limited Editions will follow. What is certain, however, is that the “Barbie” universe still has plenty of potential for further versions. The diplomat Barbie, played in the film by “Bridgerton” star Nicola Coughlan, the doctor Barbie (Hari Nef), the lawyer Barbie (Sharon Rooney) or the mermaid Barbie, who is played in “Barbie” played by theme song performer Dua Lipa.
You can see all the “Barbie”-inspired dolls currently in production in direct comparison to the film characters in the photo gallery above.
Source: “Mattel Creations”
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