Showing posts with label Mattel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mattel. Show all posts

Friday, November 19, 2021

Throwback: My Leyla Muslim Dolls!

These are my Leyla Muslim Dolls which I bought years ago, and I am posting this because when I saw them, I couldn't seem to recall where I bought them. I know that it's not from any online shop, so it's probably from some convention or local stores in my area.

I just decided to write this because a friend of mine posted on Facebook that he's looking for a Muslim doll. People were quick to reply that he should get the  Barbie designed after Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad, part of Mattel's  "Sheroes" series. Then, I recommended getting these beautiful Leyla dolls. They are depicted as Muslim dolls wearing two-piece satin Abaya and satin Hijab!  I think they look more authentic! They actually kinda reminds me of the Jenny / Licca dolls from Japan, in terms of their bendable bodies.





I'm actually not sure how much I got them last time, but they are still apparently available online - I saw them at https://muslimdolls.com, and they retail for $29.99 plus shipping! I haven't opened them, and I don't think I'd sell them anytime soon, but it's lovely that Muslim girls could get this doll that actually represents them. I hope to see more of these Leyla dolls, and I may have to research more about the company.




 

Thursday, November 18, 2021

JUST IN: Barbie Signature - Barbie Pink Collection Doll 2

OMG! The newest doll in Barbie Pink Collection is now out, and she's fabulous and looks absolutely stunning!

ICYMI, the Barbie® Pink Collection™ Doll - Pink Premiere was released, December of last year, and she's pretty cute too!

Barbie® Pink Collection™ Doll - Pink Premiere released last year.


With this newest doll, fans can add this beauty to their Gold Label collection designed by the amazing Robert Best! It does have the Karl Facemold (which looks more like Daya, actually) and is available to order at the Barbie shop, https://creations.mattel.com/products/barbie-pink-collection-doll-2-gxl13 and retails for $125.






What a beautiful beautiful doll! Make sure that you don't miss ordering her!


photos courtesy of https://barbie.mattel.com/

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Lucille Ball's Barbie I Love Lucy Sales Resistance Doll 2004 and The Barbie Tribute Collection 2021!

Just because of the upcoming release of "Being The Ricardos (which is a biopic of the one and only Lucille Ball,) I thought of featuring the most recent recreations of Lucille Ball Barbies. They are the I Love Lucy Barbie in 2004, and The Lucille Ball from The Barbie Tribute Collection released just this year!


Here's the trailer of Being The Ricardos which is scheduled to be released by Amazon Studios in a limited release on December 10, 2021, prior to streaming on Prime Video on December 21, 2021.





Lucille Ball Barbie Tribute Collection Doll


Barbie I Love Lucy Sales Resistance Doll Episode 45 Collector Edition (2004)




I loved both versions, although 2004 has more nostalgic vibes in it since she's wearing her garb from the 'Sales Resistance' episode of I Love Lucy!


Which one do you like more?


photos from Mattel.

Monday, November 15, 2021

The Barbie Rewind™ Doll Collection (2021)

 You've probably heard about these beauties already, but I thought I should write something about them since they're an excellent gift for your kids and friends or yourself, really e4specially this coming holiday.

The throwback feels you'd have with these Barbies are for real-- big hair, bright outfits, and the whole 80's vibe will give you that nostalgic feeling! 



They're now on Amazon at USD39.88 a piece plus shipping! Order your set now before they run out!

photos courtesy of Mattel

Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Barbie: A Cultural Icon The Exhibition 2022!

photo from mattel.com

WHAT: Barbie: The Exhibition takes guests from 1959 to present-day; examining how pop culture and fashion trends have shaped this global phenomenon.

The exhibition celebrates Barbie as a reflection of culture, with exclusive interviews and an up-close look at vintage dolls, career representation, and fashion trends from each era. The exhibition features a multi-million dollar collection of hundreds of artifacts from the 60-year history of Barbie including the Original 1959 Barbie as well as an original Barbie Dreamhouse. There are also numerous photo ops throughout the exhibition.

A role model, a muse, a best friend – Barbie means something to everyone. Just as fans have been influenced by Barbie, she’s been influenced by them – their loves, their trends, their cultural touchstones. Today, Barbie is the most diverse doll line in the world, inspiring children to imagine everything they can become.

Join us on this exhibition of a six-decade evolution, and the making of a global icon.

WHERE: The Shops at Crystals

WHEN: October 15, 2021 though January 15, 2022!

Take note the the US will also be opening their borders to international travelers so if you're outside the US, you still have a chance to see this exhibit!

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Barbie® Models Target New Swimsuits!

After introducing three new Barbie body types with different skin tones to match most recently, Mattel is now teaming up with Target to help promote the label's #NOFOMO (no fear of missing out!) initiative.




Everyone should be free to enjoy the beach sans the insecurity about their body yeah? So they come out with these newest swimwears modeled by the all-new roster of Barbies!!! Yaaaay!!!

for more target.com

Saturday, February 13, 2016

Lady Gaga 'Monster High' Doll Coming Soon!





Mother Monster” Lady Gaga and her sister Natali Germanotta are collaborating with Mattel’s doll line, Monster High to produce a Lady Gaga Monster Doll!

Said doll will be release fall of 2016. Here's the silhouette to tease us more...


Read more at Huffington Post...


Friday, February 5, 2016

Henry Cavill Immortalized as Mattel Release "Batman v Superman" Barbie Doll!

Fans of super-hot Henry Cavill are in for a treat this coming March as toy giant Mattel are to release it's Henry Cavill Superman Barbie doll fromthe Batman V Superman toy set. This follow the release of Batman and Wonder Woman doll.



Bill Greening is the designer of said doll and it is set for shipping on the first day of next month!

Thursday, February 4, 2016

Have you seen the new Abby Wambach Barbie Doll?



U.S. soccer star Abby Wambach was present last Wednesday, February 3 during the unveiling of a new Barbie doll in her honor wearing her No.20 jersey no less!

She tweeted and posted on Instagram: “Nothing quite like getting your own @Barbie doll!! Legit I am honored. maybe she needs a wetsuit to go surfing? (Aka, paddle and never get up) #beachbarbie #sickhair”

Your thoughts on this super cool new release by Mattel?

Friday, January 29, 2016

Barbie Has Three New Body Types!

Mattel announced in TIME Magazine that Barbie will now three new body shapes that is reflective of real women's bodies with the brand calling them "petite," "tall" and curvy!!!

Pretty cool huh?