Last year, Mattel and Lucasfilm teamed for a collection of “Star Wars”-themed Barbie dolls, under the name “Star Wars x Barbie,” in the run-up to the release of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.” With Star Wars Day in full swing, the companies are extending the line with four new dolls. Available this week are new Star Wars x Barbie dolls inspired by the original trilogy’s Imperial Stormtroopers, the sequel trilogy’s Rey, and two characters that appeared in all three trilogies of the Skywalker Saga: C-3PO and Chewbacca. The first three are available to purchase from Barbie.com and Amazon.com for US$100, with the Chewbacca x Barbie figure being exclusively available from Barbie.com for US$150. As with the first wave of dolls, the new Star Wars x Barbie figures aren’t intended to re-create the beloved characters as seen onscreen, but instead use them as the starting point for all-new designs for Mattel’s iconic fashion queen, leading to such looks as those seen, accompanied by Mattel’s product descriptions for each doll. The Star Wars Rey x Barbie takes design inspiration from Rey’s legendary look to capture her adventurous spirit in a runway-ready silhouette. The Star Wars Stormtrooper x Barbie takes design inspiration from their legendary look to capture their plastoid armor, featuring a striking head-to-toe white over a black bodysuit with a shiny patent-leather look. Taking inspiration from C-3PO’s legendary look with his golden armor, the Star Wars C-3PO x Barbie shines in a head-to-toe liquid gold look with accents of sheer organza and golden sequins. The Star Wars Chewbacca x Barbie brings a glamorous edge to Chewie’s signature costume elements, featuring a lavish faux fur coat over a strapless dress with a fur skirt and bodice of vinyl and sheer organza. (SD-Agencies) |