There's a Barbie for Everyone, Even Weirdos. See the Limited-Edition 'Weird Barbie' Inspired by 'Barbie' the MovieThe exclusive doll is set to sell for $50.
Key Takeaways
- The new doll was inspired by Kate McKinnon's Weird Barbie in the blockbuster movie.
- The "Barbie" movie has become the first film with a solo female director to hit $1 billion at the global box office.
Kids can now put down the scissors and markers thanks toMattel's new "Weird Barbie."
The toymaker released a limited-edition doll inspired by Kate McKinnon's Weird Barbie character in the blockbusterBarbiemovie, which pays homage to the Barbie dolls that have been subjected to DIY makeovers that went a little too far.
The doll features snipped hair and marker around her face ( just like McKinnon donned inBarbie) to "emulate a doll that's been played with just a little too much,"Mattelstates in the product's description.
Courtesy of Mattel | Weird Barbie posed in the splits.
In addition to its hot pink outfit and snakeskin pattern boots, the doll is posable and can be positioned in Weird Barbie's signature splits.
Weird Barbie is made-to-order with a price tag of $50. It's available for pre-order until August 18 and is expected to be shipped by May 2024.
However, Weird Barbie isn't the only doll from theBarbiemovieto become real.
Various versions of Barbie and Ken inspired by the movie were available for sale, with several already sold out.
The new dolls follow the success of theBarbiemovie, which generated more than $1 billion at the global box office, perCNN, making director Greta Gerwig the first solo female director with a billion-dollar movie.
