More Barbie News (I’ll Stop Now, I Promise)
November 16, 2009
Just in time for the upcoming Runaways biopic — directed by Floria Sigismondi and starring Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning — the Mattel toy company is unveiling its “Ladies of the ’80s” collection’s Joan Jett Barbie.
The set includes Joan Jett, Debbie Harry, and Cyndi Lauper in all their ’80s glory – Lauper in a poofy red dress, Jett rocking out with a guitar in all-black and sneakers, and Harry in a tight, shiny, hot pink mini-dress with mic stand in hand. The dolls are going to sell $34.99, and set for release in December.
Harmless nostalgia or upsetting appropriation of feminist icons by a most unfeminist icon?
Any guess as to the average age of doll buyer? Would the girl who LOVED JJ buy a Barbie of her as an adult? With no twinge of guilt?
I’m guessing any hesitation will be quickly overcome. Too optimistic?
Entry Filed under: Celebrity, Entertainment Industry. Tags: 80s, 80s nostalgia, Barbie, Cyndi Lauper, Debbie Harry, Kristen Stewart, licensing, Mattel, pop culture, runaways, Runaways movie.
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