The Doll Observer » Barbie http://dollobserver.com My fashion doll blog! Tue, 01 May 2012 21:13:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 BARBIE ANNOUNCES PLAN TO TURN THE WHITE HOUSE PINK WITH A RUN FOR THE OVAL OFFICE http://dollobserver.com/2012/04/06/barbie-announces-plan-to-turn-the-white-house-pink-with-a-run-for-the-oval-office/ http://dollobserver.com/2012/04/06/barbie-announces-plan-to-turn-the-white-house-pink-with-a-run-for-the-oval-office/#comments Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:11:28 +0000 Simon Farnworth http://dollobserver.com/?p=2320 Barbie doll formally threw her pink hat into the presidential campaign ring by unveiling the new 2012 Barbie I Can Be…  President doll. The global icon will represent girls of all ages on her road to the “Pink House,” serving as the “B Party” candidate. Barbie will hit the [...]]]> Barbie Runs For PresidentBarbie doll formally threw her pink hat into the presidential campaign ring by unveiling the new 2012 Barbie I Can Be…  President doll. The global icon will represent girls of all ages on her road to the “Pink House,” serving as the “B Party” candidate. Barbie will hit the campaign trail with a full-scale “glam-paign” alongside her longtime political advisor – The White House Project. With a designer pink power suit and a new Tumblr blog, Barbie® stands on her own (literally) as this campaign’s sole female candidate.

As the unwavering, encouraging voice of the “B Party,” Barbie’s campaign platform calls for girls of all ages to “B inspired,” “B informed,” and “B involved.” To further deliver her message, Barbie will continue to partner with The White House Project – a national, nonpartisan women’s leadership development organization – from the presentation of the “Barbie I Can Be Award” to a young girl at the organization’s annual awards gala to a “Take Your Daughters to the Polls” movement in November.

“The Barbie brand’s career-focused line of I Can Be… dolls often shine a pink spotlight on professions that are historically underrepresented by women,” said Cathy Cline, Vice President of U.S. Marketing, Mattel Girls’ Brands. “We hope that Barbie will inspire girls to be leaders – be it in their schools, classrooms, or communities – with the President doll. We know that role play often becomes real play….and when better to plant the seed of leadership in a girl’s mind than during play time.”

A Doll That Stands on Her Own
With more than 130 careers, Barbie doll has always been both a career trailblazer and a trend-setting style icon. Now, in her fashionable pink wedge shoes, the Barbie I Can Be… President doll literally stands on her own without support or the need for a doll stand.

“We are ecstatic that for the first time Barbie will stand on her own two feet, as all powerful leaders do– and the Barbie for President doll has the perfect platform to debut this feature” said Tiffany Dufu, President, The White House Project. “This new feature goes well beyond the toy aisle with a message for girls across the world.”

]]> http://dollobserver.com/2012/04/06/barbie-announces-plan-to-turn-the-white-house-pink-with-a-run-for-the-oval-office/feed/ 1 The DollObservers.com Awards go to the Public Vote http://dollobserver.com/2012/01/08/the-dollobservers-com-awards-go-to-the-public-vote-the-doll-observer/ http://dollobserver.com/2012/01/08/the-dollobservers-com-awards-go-to-the-public-vote-the-doll-observer/#comments Sun, 08 Jan 2012 01:24:43 +0000 Simon Farnworth http://dollobserver.com/?p=2167 DollObservers.com, the social networking site for fashion doll lovers, is delighted to announce the launch of its first annual Fashion Doll Awards. The winners will be announced on 19th February 2012. The awards will coincide and mark the second anniversary of the site’s inception.

The Awards will focus solely on the fashion doll world [...]]]> DollObservers.com Fashion Doll AwardsDollObservers.com, the social networking site for fashion doll lovers, is delighted to announce the launch of its first annual Fashion Doll Awards. The winners will be announced on 19th February 2012. The awards will coincide and mark the second anniversary of the site’s inception.

The Awards will focus solely on the fashion doll world and there will be 10 categories in all. Each category will capture the best of the last year’s fashion doll industry, including dolls, fashions, designers and retailers.

The round of nominations is now complete and we are have the immense pleasure in announcing the finalists. Voting is now open to the public and the winners will be announced on 19th February 2012. Cast your vote here.

Here are the nominations in full with links to pics/info of the nominees:

1. Best 12″ Scale Fashion Doll

Barbie Basics ‘Model No. 14 – Collection 002.5‘ (Mattel)
Fashion Royalty ‘Modern Comeback‘ Véronique Perrin (Integrity Toys)
NU.FACE ‘Quiet Storm‘ Annik (Integrity Toys)
‘tokidoki‘ Babie Doll (Mattel)
VINTAGE REVLON ‘Blushing Bride‘ (Tonner Doll)

2. Best 16″ Scale Fashion Doll

‘2PM‘ (Ficon Doll)
‘Feeling Fatigue‘ Ellowyne Wilde (Wilde Imagination)
JAMIEshow Holiday 2011 ‘MADAME‘ Eshe (Angelic Dreamz)
‘Joyeux Anniversaire‘ BJD Tyler Wentworth Exclusive (Tonner Doll)
Sybarite ‘Gothica‘ MarlB Exclusive (Superfrock Ltd)

3. Best Male Fashion Doll (any scale)

Barbie Basics ‘Model No. 17 — Collection 002‘ (Mattel)
Cami and Jon ‘Party All Night Andy‘ (Tonner Doll)
Pop Culture Collection ‘Captain Jack Sparrow Doll‘ (Mattel)
Dynamite Girls ‘Summer Daze‘ Kyu (Integrity Toys)
Dynamite Girls ‘Radiant Child‘ Remi (Integrity Toys)

4. Best Celebrity Likeness in a Fashion Doll

Ava Gardner ‘Hearts Ablaze‘ (Tonner Doll)
Grace Kelly ‘To Catch A Thief‘ (Mattel)
‘Green Lantern‘ Carol Ferris Barbie Doll (Mattel)
Captain Jack Sparrow Doll (Mattel)
‘Twilight’ Jasper Hale (Tonner Doll)

5. Best Costume 12″ Scale (fashion only release)

FR2 ‘Sheer Bliss‘ (Integrity Toys)
NU.FACE ‘In The Trenches‘ (Integrity Toys)
REVLON ‘Velvet Dazzle‘ (Tonner Doll)

6. Best Costume 16″ Scale (fashion only release)

OVAZ DESIGN for JAMIEshow ‘Sole Priority‘ (Angelic Dreamz)
Gowns by Anne Harper Collection ‘The Capulet’s Daughter‘ (Tonner Doll)
Sybarite ‘Black Bird Society‘ (Superfrock Ltd)

7. Best Fashion Doll Accessory/Playset/Furniture Item (any scale)

Barbie Basics ‘Look No. 02 – Collection 002.5‘ (Mattel)
Monster High ‘Draculaura Coffin Bed‘ (Mattel)
Princess Chair (Horsman Ltd)
JAMIEshow St. Tropez Collection ‘The Morphogenesis Lounge‘ (Angelic Dreamz)
TONNER Wardrobe (Tonner Doll)

9. Best Online Fashion Doll Retailer

Angelic Dreamz (angelicdreamz.com)
Barbie Collector (barbiecollector.com)
Doll Attic (dollattic.com)
Tonner Direct [now Tonner Doll] (tonnerdoll.com)
Vogue Collectibles (41vogue.com)

10. Innovation in Fashion Doll Articulation Award (any scale) 2011

FR2 (Integrity Toys)
JAMIEshow Generation 2 (Angelic Dreamz)
Liv Dolls (SpinMaster)
Sybarite Gen 3.1 (Superfrock Ltd)

Now be sure to cast your votes!

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An analysis of the ‘States 75 most-popular Christmas gifts found that a total of 2,598 shipments of Barbie products were received in the US throughout August and September, [...]]]> Barbie fashion dollAccording to Toy News Fashion doll Barbie is the US’ most imported Christmas gift, according to a survey comissioned by Bloomberg Businessweek.

An analysis of the ‘States 75 most-popular Christmas gifts found that a total of 2,598 shipments of Barbie products were received in the US throughout August and September, when retailers receive Christmas stock.

Barbie’s popularity continues to rise despite competition from other doll brands. Recovering from a slip in 2008, US sales of Barbie went up 4 per cent in 2009 and 14 percent in 2010.

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]]> http://dollobserver.com/2011/12/18/us-barbie-is-the-number-one-christmas-import/feed/ 0 Barbie & Stardoll Join forces! http://dollobserver.com/2011/11/15/barbie-and-stardoll-join-forces/ http://dollobserver.com/2011/11/15/barbie-and-stardoll-join-forces/#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:13:21 +0000 Simon Farnworth http://dollobserver.com/?p=2111 Barbie®, the world’s most popular fashion doll and Stardoll®, the globally renowned online fashion and gaming community for girls,  The partnership marks the Stardoll® brand’s first foray into translating its popular online fashion portal into physical dolls, allowing Barbie® fans to extend the limitless possibilities of the Stardoll® world [...]]]> Stardoll by Barbie DollsBarbie®, the world’s most popular fashion doll and Stardoll®, the globally renowned online fashion and gaming community for girls,  The partnership marks the Stardoll® brand’s first foray into translating its popular online fashion portal into physical dolls, allowing Barbie® fans to extend the limitless possibilities of the Stardoll® world offline.

The “Stardoll® by Barbie®” collection will feature eight new fashion dolls, based on four of the most popular virtual Stardoll® stores in Starplaza. Inspired by Stardoll® avatars, “Stardoll® by Barbie®” dolls come packaged mirroring signature avatar poses. Each doll features amazing details like rooted eyelashes, a unique face and body sculpt, as well as a distinct signature style, for a play experience that is authentically Stardoll®.

“We’re pleased to be launching a big line of fantastic physical toys, going from virtual to the physical world,” said Mattias Miksche, CEO at Stardoll. “We’re partnering with Mattel because they share our passion for empowering girls and their creativity. We have forged a strong relationship and have lots of exciting things planned – watch this space.”

“This partnership represents two of the world’s largest girls’ brands uniting to create the ultimate fashion play experience,” said Stephanie Cota, Senior Vice President, WorldWide Marketing Barbie and Girls. “We look forward to inviting the Stardoll community into the three-dimensional world of Barbie with new signature dolls and fashions.”

About the “Stardoll® by Barbie®” Collection

“Stardoll® by Barbie®” will be available at retail in the United States beginning November 2011, with another five dolls slated for spring 2012. “Stardoll® by Barbie®” will introduce two dolls inspired per Stardoll® store: Fallen Angel, Bonjour Bizou, Doll Space and Pretty n’ Love. Sample fashions from each line include Fallen Angel, who rocks a gothic look in fingerless gloves and chain accents; Bonjour Bizou, a fashion-forward Stardoll® sporting ruched miniskirts and graphic prints; Doll Space, in gorgeous ruffled tulle numbers with cropped tweed jackets; and Pretty n’ Love in cozy pink sweaters and heart-patterned tights. Three accessory packs let Stardoll® fans mix and match the trendy, original fashions and accessories, and give girls the same fun interchangeable closet experience of the Stardoll® virtual world in the real world.

“Stardoll® by Barbie®” dolls will come with a gift card for complimentary membership on Stardoll.com for new and existing members, Stardollars to spend on all Superstar items on the Stardoll® site as well as free exclusive virtual gifts, connecting the online world to the real world and then back again.

The partnership plans to expand globally with the addition of more collections, products and online extensions in the future. The dolls will retail for $20.99 SRP and accessory packs will retail for $15.99 SRP each.

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Barbie and Frank Sinatra: two American icons, one classic look.

Inspired by one of the world’s greatest and most iconic performers of all time, Sinatra Barbie® is the definition of class and sophistication as she takes center stage in Fall 2011.

Beloved not only for his melodic voice, Frank Sinatra did things “his [...]]]> Barbie Collector Sinatra Barbie Doll

Barbie and Frank Sinatra: two American icons, one classic look.

Inspired by one of the world’s greatest and most iconic performers of all time, Sinatra Barbie® is the definition of class and sophistication as she takes center stage in Fall 2011.

Beloved not only for his melodic voice, Frank Sinatra did things “his way” with refined style and effortless grace. In a tribute to Ol’ Blue Eyes, Barbie® puts a spin on one of Sinatra’s most iconic looks, a custom-fitted suit as seen on many of the singer’s album covers, including “Nothing But The Best.”

Looking dapper in tweed, Barbie® wears a tailored houndstooth printed suit complete with a black tie, polished white shirt, and Frank-inspired fedora. Barbie® adds a twist of her own style to the classic look with bejeweled matching earrings and high- heeled saddle shoes. Barbie® also pays tribute to Frank Sinatra with her chic pocket square in orange, Frank’s favorite color.

Available September 2011, the Sinatra Barbie® doll will be a truly tasteful touch to any Barbie® collection and is a must-have for Barbie® and Frank Sinatra fans alike.

Available September 2011 at www.barbiecollector.com

]]> http://dollobserver.com/2011/09/03/barbie-collector-introduces-sinatra-barbie-doll/feed/ 0 Not long now until Barbie Basics 2.5 http://dollobserver.com/2011/07/05/not-long-now-until-barbie-basics-2-5/ http://dollobserver.com/2011/07/05/not-long-now-until-barbie-basics-2-5/#comments Tue, 05 Jul 2011 20:40:18 +0000 Simon Farnworth http://dollobserver.com/?p=1921 The official release for the next wave of the highly successful Barbie Basics is sometime in August. And this time they come with articulation, YAY! The prototype pics are veritably mouth-watering and the accessories  are looking pretty cool too. So far my favourite has just has to be model #14. [...]]]> The official release for the next wave of the highly successful Barbie Basics is sometime in August. And this time they come with articulation, YAY! The prototype pics are veritably mouth-watering and the accessories  are looking pretty cool too. So far my favourite has just has to be model #14. How about you?

Model No. 04 — Collection 002.5

Model No. 04 — Collection 002.5

Model No. 14 — Collection 002.5

Model No. 14 — Collection 002.5

Model No. 08 — Collection 002.5

Model No. 08 — Collection 002.5

Look No. 01 — Collection 002.5

Look No. 01 — Collection 002.5

]]> http://dollobserver.com/2011/07/05/not-long-now-until-barbie-basics-2-5/feed/ 0 Only 2 days left to enter the Silkstone Barbie Giveaway on Doll Observers… http://dollobserver.com/2011/06/28/only-2-days-left-to-enter-the-silkstone-barbie-giveaway-on-doll-observers/ http://dollobserver.com/2011/06/28/only-2-days-left-to-enter-the-silkstone-barbie-giveaway-on-doll-observers/#comments Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:55:58 +0000 Simon Farnworth http://dollobserver.com/?p=1851 Time is running out to enter the Silkstone Barbie Giveaway over on our social networking site Doll Observers:

http://www.dollobservers.com/page/win-a-palm-beach-swim-suit

Related articles Win a Palm Beach™ Swim Suit Silkstone Barbie Doll! (dollobserver.com)]]> Time is running out to enter the Silkstone Barbie Giveaway over on our social networking site Doll Observers:

http://www.dollobservers.com/page/win-a-palm-beach-swim-suit

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]]> http://dollobserver.com/2011/06/28/only-2-days-left-to-enter-the-silkstone-barbie-giveaway-on-doll-observers/feed/ 0 Win a Palm Beach™ Swim Suit Silkstone Barbie® Doll! http://dollobserver.com/2011/05/29/win-a-palm-beach%e2%84%a2-swim-suit-silkstone-barbie%c2%ae-doll/ http://dollobserver.com/2011/05/29/win-a-palm-beach%e2%84%a2-swim-suit-silkstone-barbie%c2%ae-doll/#comments Sun, 29 May 2011 19:11:35 +0000 Simon Farnworth http://dollobserver.com/?p=1802 Over on Doll Observers, the social networking site for doll lovers we have introduced a brand new loyalty scheme with fantastic prizes for our most loyal members!

To help celebrate the Scheme’s launch we are currently running a Silkstone Barbie giveaway competition with a gorgeous Palm Beach Swimsuit Doll up for grabs!

[...]]]> Over on Doll Observers, the social networking site for doll lovers we have introduced a brand new loyalty scheme with fantastic prizes for our most loyal members!

To help celebrate the Scheme’s launch we are currently running a Silkstone Barbie giveaway competition with a gorgeous Palm Beach Swimsuit Doll up for grabs!

Click here for your chance to win a beautiful Silkstone Barbie!

 

]]> http://dollobserver.com/2011/05/29/win-a-palm-beach%e2%84%a2-swim-suit-silkstone-barbie%c2%ae-doll/feed/ 1 Barbie becomes an architect http://dollobserver.com/2011/05/02/barbie-becomes-an-architect/ http://dollobserver.com/2011/05/02/barbie-becomes-an-architect/#comments Mon, 02 May 2011 12:23:59 +0000 Simon Farnworth http://dollobserver.com/?p=1763 For more than 50 years, Barbie® has empowered girls to dream big and explore a world without limits. This year, Barbie® unveils I Can Be …TM Architect, encouraging a new generation of girls to pursue a career in architecture.

To ensure Architect Barbie® captured the spirit and style of young [...]]]> For more than 50 years, Barbie® has empowered girls to dream big and explore a world without limits. This year, Barbie® unveils I Can Be …TM Architect, encouraging a new generation of girls to pursue a career in architecture.

To ensure Architect Barbie® captured the spirit and style of young architects, Barbie® designers consulted with two female members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) — Despina Stratigakos, Professor of Architectural History at the University at Buffalo and Kelly Hayes McAlonie, Associate Director of the Capital Planning Group at the University at Buffalo and the 2011 President Elect for AIA New York State.

Barbie® is ready to tackle the daily responsibilities of a professional architect, wearing a symmetrically stylish outfit with bold colors and clean lines showcasing a city skyline. She also carries essential accessories for the job, including a hard hat for safety, a carrying case for her latest designs, and a model of her newest Dream House.

Architect Barbie®, the brand’s ‘career of the year,’ enters the design field on the 125th anniversary of women’s acceptance to professional architectural associations.

Available August 2011 at retailers nationwide, Architect Barbie® will be available in Caucasian and African American versions.

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The ongoing fight between the two companies over exactly who owns the copyright of the Bratz doll line has rolled on for several years with the previous court room ruling in 2008 ruling in favour of Mattel. Not so this time but then barbie does have her 120 plus careers to fall back on in order to come up with the cash.

Failing that she could always sell a dream house or two!

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