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US: Barbie is the number one Christmas import

By On December 18, 2011 · Leave a Comment

According 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, [...]

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Barbie & Stardoll Join forces!

By On November 15, 2011 · 5 Comments

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 [...]

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Not long now until Barbie Basics 2.5

By On July 5, 2011 · Leave a Comment

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. [...]

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Barbie becomes an architect

By On May 2, 2011 · Leave a Comment

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 [...]

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Barbie loses out to Bratz this time around

By On May 1, 2011 · 2 Comments

The latest legal wrangle between MGA, makers of Bratz, and the ever litigious Mattel has thrown up a surprise twist. This time round Barbie has come out as the loser and owes the Bratz gals a payout of nearly 90 [...]

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Happy Birthday Ken!

By On March 10, 2011 · 1 Comment

On March 11 we see the 50th Birthday of our favourite male arm candy, the one and only Mr Ken Carson. Of late he has really come into his own with a scene stealing role in Toy Story 3 and his very public [...]

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It’s official: Barbie and Ken are back together…

By On February 17, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Well it was the season of love so it was good timing for the most famous of dolls to mend their long broken relationship!

After several months of online flirting on Twitter, facebook et al the love birds finally made it official on Valentines day. Announced via billboards placed in major cities all over the [...]

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A 50 Year Romance: Barbie + Ken

By On January 23, 2011 · 2 Comments

It all started in the spring of 1961. Ken Carson was new on the scene and love was in the air…

One of the most iconic and beloved couples of all time, Barbie and Ken are synonymous with EPIC romance. Wherever Barbie happens to be, Ken isn’t far behind. Best known as Barbie doll’s Prince [...]

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Barbie Introduces Basics Denim Collection

By On January 22, 2011 · 1 Comment

Barbie Basics™ Denim Collection

Pick a Pair, Rock the Look.

The all-American staple in any wardrobe – denim- is going from ordinary to extraordinary with Barbie Basics™.  Taking classic blue jeans to new heights, the Barbie Basics™ Denim Collection includes 12 dolls, including – nine females and for the first time, three male models, [...]

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An exclusive interview with Toy Story 3 star Ken

By On July 4, 2010 · Leave a Comment

“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

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