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First Look at Hunger Games Katniss Everdeen Barbie Doll By Mattel

Brigador — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:57:11 +0000

Finally a real tough girl Barbie Doll for all the hardcore girlies has arrived. Check out the new photos of the latest Barbie creation from Mattel featuring The Hunger Games lead girl Katniss in her Hunger games outfit. The Hunger Games Katniss Barbie will be available everywhere in August and will be in pre-order status starting today at 12 P.M. ET at BarbieCollector.com and other online retail outlets. Read the comments below from Katniss Barbie and Hunger Games fan designer Bill Greening.

“I chose to dress her in the outfit she wears during the games, since this is where all the non-stop action takes place and is instantly recognizable by fans,” says Greening of the Katniss Barbie. “Of course, she wears her Mockingjay pin proudly on her lapel.”

“Hopefully Hunger Games fans can appreciate the attention to detail,” Greening says.”The doll’s minimalistic style and details — such as her loosely braided hair and makeup-free look — also really embody the heroic character Katniss.”

“I am a huge Hunger Games fan and loved all three books, so it was truly an amazing experience for me to be able to design the Katniss Barbie doll,” Greening says. “I think it really pays tribute to Katniss and The Hunger Games.”

Mattel Barbie I Can Be… President “B Party” Doll

Brigador — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 16:14:08 +0000

Mattel‘s Barbie I Can Be… dolls and accessories have let girls explore the possibilities of different career roles for the future. The latest is I Can Be President of the United States! Who wouldn’t want Barbie to be the first blue eyes blond hair female President of the United States, she’s good at everything from fashion modeling to doctor to now turned politician she can do it all. This inspiring presidential candidate Barbie doll wears a smart suit in her signature pink accented with ruffled trim in patriotic red, white, and blue, accessorizes with a sophisticated pearl necklace and earrings. Proudly sporting a “B Party” campaign button. This special Barbie is in pre-sale status, priced at 13.99USD release date June 11, 2012.

Life-Sized Barbie and Ken Dream House by Heather Benning

Brigador — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:23:23 +0000

Ok so not sure why this has been coined a Barbie and Ken “Dream House.” But maybe others see it? this reconstructed 1960′s life-sized “doll house” is located North Dakota. The idea behind turning this shack into a Dollhouse comes from Heather Benning this structure is just one of many large-scale art installations Benning has constructed. This project took about 6 months to complete starting in 2008. The farm-house had been abandoned since 1968. Which is so strange considering it had just been built. The artist tore off one entire side of the house, re-plastered and painted the walls, installed lighting and 50’s retro furnishings, then replaced the tore side of the house with Plexiglas so people can see inside. Pretty creepy. I don’t know this house looks a little scary to be a Barbie house. Though the idea is quite nice.

Mega Bloks Plans to Steal Away Some of LEGO Sales

Brigador — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:03:12 +0000

The other building blocks Mega Bloks this past week has teamed ans signed a licensing deal with Mattel. Mega Bloks will be taking on the task in producing construction sets based off Hot Wheels and Barbie in 2013. This is good news for little girls that wish to build like little boys but want to keep that house play with Barbie’s. But is this a way for Mega Bloks to steal away some LEGO Friends sales though the new Barbie license sets? hmmm….

via: blog.megabloks.com

Mattel and Disney/Pixar Cars die-cast exhibit at the Petersen Automotive Museum

Brigador — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 02:16:27 +0000

Disney/Pixar Cars die-cast exhibit at the Petersen Automotive Museum created by Mattel is now open until April 2012. The Cars exhibit showcases the history of the Disney/Pixar Cars in a die-cast collection. Mattel produced more than 200 million die-cast “Cars” featuring more than 500 unique designs representing many of the beloved characters from the Cars animated film.