Showing posts with label Barbie. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Barbie. Show all posts

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Mad Men Barbies



I am excited that Mattel is making Mad Men Barbies but I wish Don Draper and Roger Sterling didn't look so umm... "odd" in the face. And I wish Joan Holloway was more curvy, like the real Joan Holloway. But props to Mattel for the concept. The clothing looks impeccable but Barbie & Mattel rarely ever fail in that department!

From BarbieCollector.com:

STYLE ICONS “MAD MEN” AND BARBIE® JOIN
FORCES AS LIONSGATE, AMC AND MATTEL LAUNCH
EXCLUSIVE BARBIE DOLL COLLECTION


Season 3 DVD Hits Stores March 23rd and
Will Include Collectible Sketch Drawings of the “Mad Men” Barbie dolls

March 10, 2010 — New York, NY — Mattel, Inc., Lionsgate® (NYSE: LGF), and AMC announced today the launch of four Barbie® Collector “Mad Men” dolls available to consumers July 2010. Designed by Barbie designer Robert Best, the “Mad Men” Barbie doll line features key players from the Sterling Cooper Advertising Agency: creative director and leading man Don Draper; his wife Betty Draper; Sterling Cooper partner Roger Sterling; and bombshell office manager Joan Holloway. Today’s announcement marks the first licensed doll line in the Barbie Fashion Model Collection, a signature silkstone collection within the Barbie brand known for featuring couture quality fashions and accessories.

The “Mad Men” Barbie Collector doll collection embodies the “Mad Men” series’ couture fashions and accessories, and its iconic 1960s style and aesthetic. The series, which is produced by Lionsgate and airs on AMC, has made history with its multiple Emmy and Golden Globe Awards by chronicling the lives of the men and women of Madison Avenue advertising in the 1960s. Season four of “Mad Men” premieres this summer.

Gracefully molded of Silkstone®, a material that resembles the look and weight of porcelain, each doll is stylized in iconic costumes from the series, and comes with accessories true to their show counterparts. Don Draper wears his classic, polished red-lined suit and comes accessorized with a hat, overcoat and brief case; Betty Draper’s classic look is captured with unparalleled detail, from her faux pearl necklace to her pumps; Joan Holloway looks chic in a purple skirt suit and perfectly styled coif with her staple accessory — a pen necklace; and Roger Sterling is looking dapper in his monogrammed shirt.

Fans can get exclusive collectible sketch drawings of the “Mad Men” Barbie Collector dolls when the Season Three DVD hits stores on March 23, 2010 as each DVD set will include one of the four character sketches. The Mad Men: Season Three DVD contains all 13 episodes of the season and is also loaded with hours of special features including extensive commentaries and innovative featurettes that examine the historical events that shaped 1963.

The Barbie® Fashion Model Collection “Mad Men” Barbie® dolls will be available for a suggested retail price of $74.95. Available at BarbieCollector.com, amctv.com and select retailers.


Sunday, November 29, 2009

Peaches ‘n Cream™ Barbie® Doll



I really like that Mattel has started to do vintage repros of Barbies from the 1970s & 1980s. Not that I don't love the repros from the 60s, but it's so cool (and kind of bizarre!) to see the Barbies that I remember from my childhood back on the shelves again. 1985's Peaches ‘n Cream™ Barbie® is the latest 80s vintage repro. From the looks of this picture, Mattel did a really good job of faithfully reproducing her. The bodice of her dress looks exactly like how I remember.

$44.95 @ BarbieCollector.com

Friday, October 16, 2009

Hard Rock Cafe® Barbie® Doll



It's about time Mattel created a rockabilly-looking Barbie doll! I don't really get the Hard Rock Cafe part, but whatever. She looks pretty cool! I am digging the Bettie Page bangs & the retro tats.

$79.96 @ BarbieCollector.com (Available November 12)

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Public Library Barbie Clouds Cute Beige Top



This is one of the more unusual Barbie tops/tees I've come across (it looks kind of Peter Max-ish?) but I like it a lot!

$49.99 @ Trendy Stars

Saturday, January 10, 2009

My Favorite Barbie® Doll Series

In celebration of Barbie's 50th Anniversary (wow!), Mattel has just released reproductions of six of the most popular Barbies in Barbie history. They are all priced at $39.95 and you can find them at BarbieCollector.com


The Original Teenage Fashion Model™ Barbie® Doll



Brunette Bubble Cut™ Barbie® Doll



Twist 'N Turn™ Barbie® Doll (available in February 2009)



Malibu Barbie® Doll



Superstar Barbie™ Doll



Barbie and the Rockers™ Barbie® Doll (available in February 2009)

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Barbie Fan T-Shirt



Another Barbie post I know! But I had to post this t-shirt. If memory serves me right, the graphic on it is the same graphic used as the logo??? for the Barbie Fan Club back in the 80s. Wherever it came from, I love it! It's so totally awesome!! ;)

$$24.50 - $26.50 @ Alloy.com

Barbie Solo In The Spotlight Adult Halloween Costume



I have always loved the Solo In The Spotlight Barbie and have always been very envious of that stunning black dress she wears. Well, now I can wear it too! As a halloween costume that is. But hey that works for me!

$39.99 @ 80stees.com

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Disco Barbies!



Find this lady here...



...and this lady here.

Both dolls will be available on October 3rd for $24.95 @ BarbieCollector.com

Friday, October 05, 2007

Barbie Jazz Baby Collection



Cabaret Barbies!!! I'm so excited! I love the brunette. She looks just like Catherine Zeta-Jones as Velma Kelly in Chicago, one of my all time favorite movies. Read the story about the Jazz Baby Doll Collection here and view the whole collection here!

Monday, October 09, 2006

Barbie Pin-Up Girls Collection


Barbie turns pin-up girl! Wow, I'm so glad Mattel started this line. I really hope they make more of these dolls. This line of dolls is inspired by the classic 40s-50s pin-up of yesteryear. The Hula Honey Barbie Doll to the left was designed by Anna Choi and retails for $39.98 USD.










Way Out West Barbie Doll ($39.98 USD)


Lady Luck Barbie Doll ($39.98 USD)