“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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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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Image by TW Collins via Flickr Barbie® has never been married (she just likes to model wedding gowns for her designer friends) Barbie and Ken are currently “friends” (but we hear he wants her back) Barbie has never been pregnant (that was her best friend Midge) Barbie’s “real” measurements are 5 inches (bust), 3...
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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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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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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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The Cissy fashion doll by Madame Alexander was first manufactured in 1955 and was described at the time as “the doll with the figure and features of a debutante, is the newest and most exciting doll in the world.” She featured a more adult body shape, arched feet for high heels and articulation previously...
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The main event on the Saturday of Paris Fashion Doll Festival weekend is the banquet luncheon and the silent auction that precedes it. However the day was getting off to a rather shaky start what with all festivities of the previous night at ‘Disco 3000’ and we were running, or rather shuffling, somewhat late....
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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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For the first time ever, Barbie® asked the world to help her select her next career. Over the past few months Barbie® did research around the world and also conducted an online voting campaign, calling upon the world to vote for her next career — Barbie® has asked her Twitter followers and fans on...
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