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Okay, now onto the best part of the post. You may (or may not, no worries if you didn't) have noticed that the title of the last post featured the word "girl(s)." Heavily implying that I may have added more than one doll.
Yes, there is more than one. After all, Princess Leia had to have a friend right?
And no better doll to feature on post #2 than the R2D2 x Barbie doll!
That Blue Hair! That makeup!
That blue hair just got me. You all know I love dolls with pink hair but this blue is just stunning. And that makeup just fits the theme so well.
The top is great too. Sheer with geometric shapes, just like R2! And that puffa vest? That is one of the best parts I think.
The skirt is sheer like the top and has rectangles all the way around. She also has a plastic belt with blue details.
She wears elbow length fingerless gloves and holds a purse that has a gold circular design on it.
Those boots! Thigh high white boots with different size rectangles printed on them.
The side has a silver stud at the ankle, the bottom is plastic and they have a wedge heel. One of the best parts, the shoes and with these dolls, Mattel and Robert Best didn't mess around!
Stand included with the Star Wars Logo.
On the inside of the box is the concept art of R2D2 on the left
And concept art of the doll on the right.
Just like the Princess Leia doll, this box also features a quote from R2D2. It reads "Beep, boop, beep." This is a direct quote from R2 in "A New Hope" (and every other movie R2 is in.)
The back of the box is identical to Princess Leia's and features the Rebel Alliance logo (which has since been corrected as I originally called it the Galactic Empire logo.) Huge sorry to all the Star Wars fans! I tend to be a little more of a Star Trek fan but should have caught myself on that one!
I have since found an interview about these dolls with Robert Best and here are some of his comments.
Inspired by original concept art from Star Wars: A New Hope, the Star Wars™ X Barbie® Collection puts a high-fashion twist on iconic characters! In this exclusive interview, Robert Best talks about his love for Star Wars, design challenges, and shares his experience in bringing this new collection to life.
What was particularly exciting or unique about this collaboration for you?
The unique aspects of this come from the collaboration of two unique icons that truly stand alone. Barbie and Star Wars are cultural phenomena like no others and so it’s exciting to bring these two worlds together. I also think it might be an unexpected collaboration and I love that.
The character of R2-D2 is instantly recognizable. What are some of the more subtle ways you integrated elements of the droid's design into the doll’s fashion?
Barbie doll’s hair and make-up firstly are a fun, subtle nod to the signature shapes and colors that fans of R2-D2 will recognize. Her belt is a very specific R2-D2 element that immediately stands out. The silver lining of the puffer vest is also a nice detail.
What do you think fans of Star Wars and Barbie will be most excited about?
As a fan of both myself – my hope is that fans will share the excitement and joy that I had when creating these dolls from this unique and amazing collaboration. For me personally – this was definitely a dream collaboration and I hope that comes through to the fans.
Here are some pictures of the doll from the Mattel Website.
R2D2 is another Gold Label collector Barbie with only 20,000 made worldwide.
Inspired by original concept art from Star Wars: A New Hope, the Star Wars™ X Barbie® Collection puts a high-fashion twist on iconic characters! In this exclusive interview, Robert Best talks about his love for Star Wars, design challenges, and shares his experience in bringing this new collection to life.
What was particularly exciting or unique about this collaboration for you?
The unique aspects of this come from the collaboration of two unique icons that truly stand alone. Barbie and Star Wars are cultural phenomena like no others and so it’s exciting to bring these two worlds together. I also think it might be an unexpected collaboration and I love that.
The character of R2-D2 is instantly recognizable. What are some of the more subtle ways you integrated elements of the droid's design into the doll’s fashion?
Barbie doll’s hair and make-up firstly are a fun, subtle nod to the signature shapes and colors that fans of R2-D2 will recognize. Her belt is a very specific R2-D2 element that immediately stands out. The silver lining of the puffer vest is also a nice detail.
What do you think fans of Star Wars and Barbie will be most excited about?
As a fan of both myself – my hope is that fans will share the excitement and joy that I had when creating these dolls from this unique and amazing collaboration. For me personally – this was definitely a dream collaboration and I hope that comes through to the fans.
Here are some pictures of the doll from the Mattel Website.
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| barbie.mattel.com |
The pictures do her no justice. She is much more beautiful in person.
And I did forget to show off this nice detail on the puffer vest. The red gem! So perfect!
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| barbie.mattel.com |
So dolly lovers? Want or have the R2D2 x Barbie doll? Or have any other ones in the collection? Let me know in the comments!
Another very extra special post coming up soon. Until then!
7 comments:
So fun, love those amazing boots-enjoy!
While I enjoy the original Star Wars trilogy and I love dolls with 'fantasy hair colors' I don't think I'll be adding this particular doll to my collection. The high end collector Barbies have gotten so expensive that I seriously doubt I can fit her into my dolly budget. Then again I've found a Silkstone doll and even Tonner dolls at my local thrift store on occasion. Maybe in another five or ten years I'll stumble across one at a price I can afford. I can dream.
Signed, Treesa
Hi Lynn! They are so amazing! Like, can I have a pair? haha
Hi Treesa! Yes, I agree they are so expensive. My dolly budget is VERY low (single income family) and I never would have been able to get her had I not gotten an inheritance from my aunt. You'll for sure find one in the future I'm sure of it! They are still new right now but once the popularity wears off they'll start coming out. And silkstone and Tonner dolls? What thrift store do you go to? I wanna go! :D
I go to 2nd Avenue Value Store near Philadelphia Mills Mall in Pennsylvania. The store is part of a chain that also includes the Village Thrift named stores. To be fair, 2nd Avenue doesn't have silkstone or Tonner dolls all the time. But I see older collector Barbie dolls in various conditions fairly regularly. Unfortunately, the store has raised their prices more than once over the years. It's still gentler on my budget than paying for Ebay shipping charges though.
Signed, Treesa
What a stunning doll! Lovely blog xoxo
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Treesa - That's one of the reasons I don't go to Goodwill for dolls anymore. They have raised their prices and $3 for a generic Barbie with no clothing doesn't do it for me. I like the small independent thrift stores and I actually found an authentic vintage bubblecut Barbie there that I paid pennies for so I'm not complaining! :)
Carol - Thanks for stopping by! I love the design of your blog, so pretty <3
I rarely even see fashion dolls at my local Goodwill anymore, and when I do they're being sold in large bulk bags. At least at 2nd Avenue Value Store I've still got a shot at getting a good deal now and then. However, the used book prices at Goodwill are better than at 2nd Avenue.
Signed, Treesa
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