Mattel announces limited-edition ‘Weird Barbie’ doll for sale

And would it be *** trending segment if we did not talk about the Barbie movie, Greta Gerwig film has joined the billion dollar movie club. So while the doll is made of plastic, it's no monopoly money. The movie is raking in. According to its distributor Warner Bros, Discovery, the movie reached this benchmark on Sunday. Gerri also became the first woman to solo direct *** movie that grossed *** billion dollars but also the first billion dollar movie for Warner Brothers and Discovery after the two media companies merged last year. And thanks to Bar *** few other big releases. Recently, the 2023 domestic box office is pushing past $6 billion over the weekend. Barbie brought in $53 million in its third week and just as we mentioned, crossed the finish line into the billion dollar club in the number two spot. Surprisingly, no, it's not Oppenheimer. It's Meg to the Trench, the Shark thriller starring Jason Statham, which opened last week. The film reeled in $30 million in its opening weekend and taking the bronze this weekend in the number three spot is Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, the historical drama. So $28 million in sales during its third weekend.

Some might say Weird Barbies are made, not sold. Mattel, however, begs to differ.Video above: 'Barbie' movie joins billion dollar clubThe toy company behind the iconic Barbie brand has announced a signature doll modeled after Kate McKinnon’s character from Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster “Barbie.” In the movie, McKinnon’s character helps send Margot Robbie’s Barbie on her journey.“Barbie” is produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, which is owned by CNN’s parent company Warner Bros. Discovery.The limited-edition toy features a hot pink outfit almost identical to the one McKinnon wears in the movie, complete with markings on her face and oddly cut and colored hair “to emulate a doll that’s been played with just a little too much,” Mattel said in the product description. The doll is one of seven products in an expanded collection stemming from the billion-dollar hit movie, including various Barbie and Ken dolls modeling outfits they wore on-screen and a Hot Wheels Corvette set.“With the latest editions to the collection, we are offering even more ways for fans to immerse themselves in Barbie Land and celebrate the characters and stories they see on screen,” Lisa McKnight, Mattel’s executive vice president and chief brand officer, said in a statement. “Barbie continues to be the cultural event of the summer, and as we chart Mattel’s path forward, she will continue to serve as an icon of empowerment and inspiration for generations to come.”Weird Barbie is available to pre-order on Mattel’s website for $50 until Aug. 18 and is expected to be shipped by the end of May 2024.

Some might say Weird Barbies are made, not sold. Mattel, however, begs to differ.

Video above: 'Barbie' movie joins billion dollar club

The toy company behind the iconic Barbie brand has announced a signature doll modeled after Kate McKinnon’s character from Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster “Barbie.” In the movie, McKinnon’s character helps send Margot Robbie’s Barbie on her journey.

“Barbie” is produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, which is owned by CNN’s parent company Warner Bros. Discovery.

The limited-edition toy features a hot pink outfit almost identical to the one McKinnon wears in the movie, complete with markings on her face and oddly cut and colored hair “to emulate a doll that’s been played with just a little too much,” Mattel said in the product description.

The doll is one of seven products in an expanded collection stemming from the billion-dollar hit movie, including various Barbie and Ken dolls modeling outfits they wore on-screen and a Hot Wheels Corvette set.

“With the latest editions to the collection, we are offering even more ways for fans to immerse themselves in Barbie Land and celebrate the characters and stories they see on screen,” Lisa McKnight, Mattel’s executive vice president and chief brand officer, said in a statement. “Barbie continues to be the cultural event of the summer, and as we chart Mattel’s path forward, she will continue to serve as an icon of empowerment and inspiration for generations to come.”

Weird Barbie is available to pre-order for $50 until Aug. 18 and is expected to be shipped by the end of May 2024.

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