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In the “Barbie” movie, Weird Barbie serves somewhat as a Morpheus from “The Matrix” figure, propositioning Stereotypical Barbie (Margot Robbie) with her own blue pill/red pill decision, but with a high heel or Birkenstock sandal. We also learn that Weird Barbie’s Weird House (which is modeled after the Bates home in “Psycho”) doubles as a sanctuary for all of the dolls Mattel has canceled or discontinued over the years due to real-life controversies and moral panics. As far as I’m concerned, Mattel is leaving money on the table by not re-releasing some of these dolls. Okay, yes, Growing Up Skipper complete with boobs that grow is a little strange, but Mattel puts out dolls all the time that are geared towards adult collectors and not children looking to play, so who cares?
That goes double for the infamous Earring Magic Ken, the ’90s Ken modeled after gay men in the club scene that is reportedly the most purchased Ken in history (because gay men bought him like hotcakes), but was pulled from the shelves because conservative pissbabies cried about Ken looking so fruity. Personally, I think they were just jealous they couldn’t pull of lavender mesh themselves, but that’s just me! Mattel has also expanded its general “Barbie the Movie” line of toys, but the prices of the character dolls have gone up after the initial run sold out. I am forever grateful that I impulse-purchased before the rush!
Weird Barbie is currently available for pre-order through Mattel Creations and will ship out sometime in May 2024.
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