J.K. Rowling to be Turned Into Special Edition Barbie Doll
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Posted by: Rosi
February 03, 2010, 06:04 PM
A Sky News article reveals today that a one-of-a-kind J.K. Rowling Barbie doll will be showcased at the world's largest toy fair in Nuremberg, Germany, dressed in a "black wool suit and hot pink top combination." U.S. chat show host Oprah Winfrey, German prime minister Angela Merkel, 2009 U.S. Open winner Kim Clijsters and Swedish Crown Princess Victoria are among the other women to be turned into special edition Barbie dolls for their "role model" status, although the dolls will not go on general sale.
The senior vice president of Barbie International, Rosa Zeegers, commented on why these particular women were selected:
They are true models for girls of all ages, embodying the essence and values of Barbie.
Whether you are four years old or 70 years old, we all need aspirational role models in our lives.
The outfit chosen for the J.K. Rowling doll is based on her wardrobe choice for the 2009 Monsters and Critics Award Banquet.
Many thanks to
MuggleNet for the heads up!
92 Comments
1825 Points
:/ Oh dear, oh dear…. that’s just… not good…
128 Points
Hay! Much better then those pretty-girl barbies!
21382 Points
SOOOOOOOO COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!! AMAZING!!! I WANT TO WATCH THAT BARBIE!!!! XD
71 Points
Personally I’m actually disappointed that she agreed for such a thing. This is just too much. I like the books but I’m against the pop cultural abuse of Harry Potter . For the same reason I dislike the whole theme-park idea. Of course this is my opinion and I respect the fact that not everybody will agree with me. .
386 Points
that’s so funny but so cool at the same time!
71 Points
Oh, sorry for the double post!
42 Points
That is so cool. I once had a Mulder and Scully Barbie collectable. I would definitely get this.
2525 Points
This is what barbies should look be averge looking people!!
2333 Points
ahahahahhaha i want a jo barbie doll!!!!! JEALOUS!!!! shes so perdyy :D
174 Points
this is horrible. they are going to depict her like barbie and not like herself. none of the barbies of famous people actually look like them.
155 Points
O_O Oh noooo….
245 Points
Please not this! Jo is a great role model for everyone but she does not need to be immortalized as a Barbie.
421 Points
I agree with you Goury. I’m also surprised that she agreed to associate herself with a doll that has very little to do with what I consider a “role model” for girls (and, from what I understand, what JK herself considers). Barbies glorify shallow beauty and obsession with fashion. An icon for skinny girls with eating disorders and empty brains, but not for those who want to be something more than an empty pretty package.
:/ Oh dear, oh dear…. that’s just… not good…