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Valeria Lukyanova, Real-Life Barbie, Is Latest Internet Sensation

The hottest trend right now among teenage girls is to fashion themselves into replicas of Barbie girls, with varying degrees of success. Valeria Lukyanova is also among them. A short while ago, Venus Palermo was forced to come out and, during a TV interview, defend her desire of styling herself as a living doll, as...

23 April 2012
15:41 GMT

Mattel Releases “Hunger Games” Barbie

Because a movie as huge as “The Hunger Games” is bound to lead to countless tie-ins, today, we have the new Barbie from Mattel. Click on the image above to see the Barbie Katniss Everdeen. Created with close attention to the details presented in the film, this new Barbie replicates actress Jennifer Lawr...

11 April 2012
11:09 GMT

Nicki Minaj Gets Special Edition Barbie Doll

The resemblance is and has always been there, so it was nigh time Mattel came up with a Nicki Minaj Barbie doll. The doll, of which just one item will be made, will go up on sale during an auction this week. Mattel has announced Nicki Minaj fans all over the world (with plenty of money to spare, of course) to get rea...

5 December 2011
14:21 GMT

Tokidoki Barbie Sparks Controversy with Makeover, Tattoos

Barbie has gone through numerous changes throughout the years. The world’s most famous doll is looking very modern these days, thanks to a partnership with Tokidoki designer Simone Legno, which has given her a full fashion makeover, including animal prints, edgy hair and tattoos. It’s that last part of th...

19 October 2011
16:31 GMT

Barbie Drops Deforestation, Hopes to Win Ken’s Heart Back

One famous couple that we would have never picture breaking up was Barbie and Ken, so when that eventually happened, a few months back, we knew it had to be serious. We were later given to know the reason behind the shocking break-up: Barbie had destroyed rainforest in her toy packaging.Ken found out that Barbie manu...

6 October 2011
04:59 GMT

Farrah Fawcett Barbie Is Instant Collectable, Sells Out

Actress Farrah Fawcett, arguably the most adored of the original Charlie’s Angels, is now a Barbie doll. Called the Farrah Barbie, the new Mattel offering has already sold out at various outlets, prompting many to say it’s an instant collectable.Modeled on the famous 1976 poster that sold in over 10 milli...

9 August 2011
15:51 GMT

Samsung X180 Notebook Gets 'Barbie' Edition in Korea

Since Barbie's also been an IT engineer at some point in its very long life, the people over at Samsung have decided to make a little surprise to the famous doll's fans and released a special “Barbie” edition of their X180 notebook.We have to admit that this idea is quite a cool one, especially ...

28 February 2011
14:01 GMT

Barbie and Ken Rekindle Romance on Valentine’s Day

Yesterday was Valentine’s Day and, since love was in the air for regular people, so it was for Mattel’s internationally famous couple, Barbie and Ken. The legendary plastic couple decided to give their relationship another go on the special occasion. Entertainment Weekly notes that Barbie – also...

15 February 2011
06:11 GMT

Mattel and THQ Bring Barbie and Hot Wheels Games to Kids

Video game publisher THQ and well known toy creator Mattel Inc. have announced that they have entered a multi year alliance which will see the companies collaborate to make sure that their intellectual properties can be shared and can reach as many customers as possible. THQ has announced plans to introduce video ...

7 January 2011
02:05 GMT

World’s Most Expensive Doll: Barbie by Stefano Canturi, $500,000

For someone who’s over 50 years old and still looks like she’s in her early 20s – like Barbie –, the saying “diamonds are a girl’s best friends” seems truer than ever, since neither of them will ever age. To celebrate the iconic Barbie doll, whose popularity throughout the ye...

8 October 2010
16:21 GMT

Social Media Votes for Computer Engineer Barbie

No brand can exist today without dabbling a little with 'social media', or at least that the popular view. True or not, many brands are now using Twitter, Facebook and company to 'connect' with their customers, most of the times with less stellar results. Every once in a while one of them gets it...

16 February 2010
10:46 GMT

Barbie Goes Gaga with New Doll Line

A few months ago, Lady Gaga paid homage to Hello Kitty on the character’s 35th anniversary the best way she knows how, that is, through a Hello Kitty-inspired photospread, complete with dresses made of toys and anime-style eyes. The time has come now for the singer to join forces with Barbie, thanks to a new co...

12 February 2010
15:31 GMT

Kim Kardashian Channels Barbie in Kurv Photospread

Socialite Kim Kardashian, once known only for being the daughter of the late attorney who defended O.J. Simpson in the murder trial and the best friend of heiress Paris Hilton, is slowly stepping away from her troubled image towards a more classy and sophisticated one. Proof of that is also her latest photospread for...

9 September 2009
09:22 GMT

New Tattooed Barbie Sparks Outrage with Parents

On the 50th anniversary, blonde doll Barbie and her brunette friend Nikki have gotten a makeover. However, unlike the one that implied being dressed by legendary fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, this one has already gotten parents all up in arms, since it’s telling young girls that tattoos are cool and stylish,...

30 April 2009
05:40 GMT

Karl Lagerfeld Dresses Barbie on Her 50th Anniversary

Barbie and, later on, Ken, have always been the perfect example of dress-up and make-pretending. Toy maker Mattel, with some very inspired help from legendary fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, has just taken make-pretending to the next level, by launching a special Barbie & Ken collection dressed by Karl, on the occas...

6 March 2009
08:46 GMT

Mark Rein - 'Unreal Engine 3 Can Make A Barbie Game'

What do you know, Unreal Engine 3 could be used to make a Barbie Horse and Ride game? Or at least that's what Epic's Mark Rein says in an interview with GameIndustry.biz: "The industry thinks, 'Well, if I'm going to make a shooter, I've got to use Unreal.' That's a good start, we li...

27 March 2007
07:22 GMT


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