Presenting: The Special Edition Chips, Dips, Chains and Whips Barbie!
By GlindaNot content with dressing the anatomically impossible Barbie in tame outfits like fairy princesses and snow queens, Mattel decided to finally give Barbie the outift her figure has been crying out for all along.
Yes, Black Canary Barbie (based on a comic book character) is certain to captivate that certain elusive demographic Mattel has yet to successfully reach. That of the obsessed fanboy living in his mother’s basement.
Oh, and if a few little girls happen to see their favorite doll dressed like a dominatrix, complete with fishnets, uber-shiny latex and groin-grinding boots, well, that’s apparently not their problem.
July 22nd, 2008 at 10:40 am
Disney learned a few years back with the animated “Hunchback of Notre Dame” that overtly sensual characters will not be supported by their demographic–or, more to the point, their parents. That was probably the only Disney animated feature I didn’t purchase for my children.
I suspect (and oh I hope) Mattel has the same experience. Or is the Bratz generation too jaded to care?
July 22nd, 2008 at 8:19 pm
You got there first, DAMN!
July 23rd, 2008 at 5:53 pm
At last! Mattell catches up to the folks who have been making their own bondage wear for Barbie for decades!
July 24th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
Finally we know why Ken was so emasculated! My question, was he discontinued or did Mistress Barb go too far? Maybe Coroner Barbie should check into it again.