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An exclusive interview with Toy Story 3 star Ken

July 4, 2010
By Doll Observer
An exclusive interview with Toy Story 3 star Ken

“Ken is a really passionate and emotional guy and he digs that Barbie is such a formidable woman”— Michael Keaton Disney/Pixar and Mattel Toys have unveiled an exclusive behind-the-scenes interview with heartthrob and star of new Toy Story 3 movie Ken. Ahead of his starring turn in the highly anticipated three-quel, which opens in...
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World’s Most Expensive Barbie Unveiled!

May 6, 2010
By Doll Observer
World’s Most Expensive Barbie Unveiled!

The pink diamond was especially handpicked for and inspired by Barbie and is a registered tendered stone from the Australian Argyle mine. The 1.00ct square emerald (cut) diamond, notable for its distinctive purplish pink hue, is a rare and unique collector’s item, and it is substantially more valuable than its white diamond equivalent. A...
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Barbie is on the up!

April 16, 2010
By Doll Observer
Barbie is on the up!

According to their latest released figures Mattel are reporting that sales figures for Barbie were on the rise after more than 2 years in decline with sales up by 5% worldwide. Pretty good going for an old broad who celebrated her 51st birthday this March. Although I do have a sneaky suspicion that the...
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The LBD Barbie style!

April 10, 2010
By Doll Observer
The LBD Barbie style!

I have had my eye on the Barbie Basics range of dolls for a while. I really think they are some of the best dolls released by Mattel for a while. I also love the fact that they can be accessorised to the hilt! Mmm… accessories!! Here is the Mattel blurb: “An icon of...
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“Mad Men” and Barbie join forces to launch exclusive doll collection

April 3, 2010
By Doll Observer
“Mad Men” and Barbie join forces to launch exclusive doll collection

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...
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A report from Paris 2010 Part 1

March 15, 2010
By Doll Observer
A report from Paris 2010 Part 1

Well dear reader, as I am now safely back in the UK I thought I ought to put finger to keyboard and right a review of my first Fashion Doll convention. So here we have part 1… The Paris Fashion Doll Festival 2010 took place at the Novotel Paris Est at the end on...
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Mattel’s Mad Hatter!

March 5, 2010
By Doll Observer
Mattel’s Mad Hatter!

Although I am not exactly a fan of Tim Burton I am a fan of the Alice in Wonderland story. So I must say my first look at this photo of Mattel’s Johnny Depp‘s Mad Hatter have rather impressed me. The sculpt looks amazingly accurate and the outfit has great attention to detail. Here...
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