Weird Barbie was a reject in the movie, but you can have her for home
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Every kid had one.
The Barbie doll with marker or crayon on her face – and sometimes her limbs – with a crinkled outfit and hair shorn by her owner.
Now, Mattel is making Weird Barbie a part of its expanded “Barbie” the movie inspired collection.
Kate McKinnon played Weird Barbie in the movie that debuted in theaters in July 2023. Weird Barbie was a doll with raggedly cut short hair with spikes of color, marker lines on her face, a mismatched pink outfit and green snakeskin boots.
The Warner Bros. Pictures film “shattered multiple box office records while surpassing $1 billion at the global box office and seeing Greta Gerwig make history as the first woman to reach the milestone as a solo director.”
The film stars Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken.
In June of this year, Mattel launched movie toys from UNO, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, MEGA and Barbie.
This expanded collection features looks worn by Barbie and Ken in the movie along with a pack of Hot Wheels Barbie Corvettes.
Weird Barbie can be pre-ordered for $50. The doll is made-to-order and must be pre-ordered by Aug. 18, 2023. It is expected to ship in May 2024.
“If anyone knows anything about keeping it weird, it’s Weird Barbie, a breakout character from Barbie The Movie.
Our doll version wears an outfit inspired by one you’ll see in the feature film, a bright pink dress with colorful artwork and puffy sleeves, and green snakeskin boots. She also features short tousled hair and markings on her face to emulate a doll that’s been played with just a little too much.”
Mattel’s Barbie the Movie Weird Barbie can be pre-ordered for $50. The deadline to pre-order the doll is Aug. 18, 2023. It is expected to ship in May 2024.
Other new toys inspired by looks in the movie include:
Mattel’s newest “Barbie” the movie inspired products include Barbie and Ken wearing inline skating gear. (Photo provided by Mattel)
Mattel has launched more “Barbie” the movie inspired products including the Hot Wheels Barbie Corvette four-pack of die-cast cars. (Photo provided by Mattel)
“We are thrilled to see how much love and excitement ‘Barbie’ The Movie has already sparked among fans,” said Lisa McKnight, executive vice president and chief brand officer, Mattel.
“With the latest editions to the collection, we are offering even more ways for fans to immerse themselves in Barbie Land and celebrate the characters and stories they see on screen. Barbie continues to be the cultural event of the summer, and as we chart Mattel’s path forward, she will continue to serve as an icon of empowerment and inspiration for generations to come.”
Mattel also has a line of clothing inspired by the movie including the “I Am Kenough” hoodie, hats and coffee mugs and “Ken-ergy” T-shirts.
Mattel has launched more “Barbie” the movie products including Ken wearing a faux fur coat and black fringe vest and Ken wearing a Western outfit. (Photos provided by Mattel)