While digging around for a stock image (don’t even ask what I was searching for), I stumbled across something so gloriously random I had to share: Barbie, dressed as one of Santa’s Helpers, hovering over a tiny toilet bowl. Clearly, she’s here to remind us all not to overdo it at those holiday parties. Pace yourself, people—no one wants to end up on the Naughty List like Barbie!
Step aside, basic beach Ken — there’s a new MVP in Barbie Land, and he’s not just here to play ball. He’s here to change the game. Meet the Mattel Creations LeBron James Ken Doll, the first ever Kenbassador (yes, it exists ).LeBron isn’t just Ken — he’s the Ken.
Continue reading The LeBron James Ken Doll – Slam Dunk or Just Ken?
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The Astronaut Barbie released by Mattel in 1985 was part of the brand’s long-running effort to inspire young girls to dream big. This particular doll was notable for her futuristic Pink Metallic Space Suit, complete with silver accents, a bubble-style helmet, and Pink Boots.
Continue reading Pink Thing of The Day: Astronaut Barbie In Pink Metallic Spacesuit Circa 1985
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Check out this sleek beauty that I quickly snapped a photo of as it sped around its track at the NY Toy Fair 2025! The Barbie Malibu Express Battery Operated O-Gauge Train Set by Lionel is a vibrant and stylish addition to Barbie’s world of play for fans of the iconic doll. Offering an engaging journey along the scenic Malibu coast, this 37-piece set includes a diesel engine, an illuminated passenger car, a boxcar, a caboose, a remote control, and a comprehensive track layout featuring straight and curved pieces, interchange switches, and a figure-8 crossover. Get ready to ride! Continue reading Pink Thing of The Day: Barbie’s Malibu Express By Lionel Trains
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The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) in midtown Manhattan is currently hosting Barbie: A Cultural Icon, an exhibit celebrating the 65-year legacy of Barbie. I’m in the process of distilling my recent visit to the exhibit into a broader post, but in the meantime let’s look at something which did not quite make it into the exhibit proper: this fashionable Cocktail Dress created entire of tiny Pink Barbie Shoes, which is displayed prominently in the window of the museum’s high-end gift shop. Talk about a show-stopper. Continue reading Pink Thing of The Day: Dress Made From Pink Barbie Shoes
