Comments on: A peek at the new DC superheroine Barbies http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/02/15/a-peek-at-the-new-dc-superheroine-barbies/ The Blog@ Team and prominent comics personalities share what’s on their minds. Mon, 20 May 2013 14:13:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: demosothenes http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/02/15/a-peek-at-the-new-dc-superheroine-barbies/comment-page-1/#comment-627204 demosothenes Fri, 06 May 2011 23:49:45 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/02/15/a-peek-at-the-new-dc-superheroine-barbies/#comment-627204 http://www.amazon.com/Barbie-Collector-Famous-Friends-Mary/dp/B000EAT2AK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1304726722&sr=1-1 mary jane in her wedding dress doll http://www.amazon.com/Barbie-Collector-Famous-Friends-Mary/dp/B000EAT2AK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1304726722&sr=1-1

mary jane in her wedding dress doll

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]]> By: rit http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/02/15/a-peek-at-the-new-dc-superheroine-barbies/comment-page-1/#comment-455692 rit Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:07:50 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/02/15/a-peek-at-the-new-dc-superheroine-barbies/#comment-455692 I think its great that Mattel has expanded into the comic scene. Now Id love to see more Marvel characters like Ms Marvel, Spider woman and Dazzler! I think its great that Mattel has expanded into the comic scene. Now Id love to see more Marvel characters like Ms Marvel, Spider woman and Dazzler!

]]> By: Big-Wired http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/02/15/a-peek-at-the-new-dc-superheroine-barbies/comment-page-1/#comment-303953 Big-Wired Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:36:41 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/02/15/a-peek-at-the-new-dc-superheroine-barbies/#comment-303953 The two there look great, except for the high heels and obvious lack of muscle on the stick thin arms and legs. Black Canary and Batgirl are very athletic people, so where's the muscle? The two there look great, except for the high heels and obvious lack of muscle on the stick thin arms and legs. Black Canary and Batgirl are very athletic people, so where’s the muscle?

]]> By: DavidH http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/02/15/a-peek-at-the-new-dc-superheroine-barbies/comment-page-1/#comment-302723 DavidH Sun, 17 Feb 2008 15:14:48 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/02/15/a-peek-at-the-new-dc-superheroine-barbies/#comment-302723 If they ever release an Alan Moore doll, I'm there... If they ever release an Alan Moore doll, I’m there…

]]> By: Dwight Williams http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/02/15/a-peek-at-the-new-dc-superheroine-barbies/comment-page-1/#comment-302217 Dwight Williams Sun, 17 Feb 2008 03:38:04 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/02/15/a-peek-at-the-new-dc-superheroine-barbies/#comment-302217 Actually, Canary in particular's gotten some serious <i>praise</i> out of certain of the fangirl crowd. This announcement showed up as something of a pleasant surprise. I haven't checked the girl-wonder.org forums as yet, but now my curiosity's been stoked. Actually, Canary in particular’s gotten some serious praise out of certain of the fangirl crowd. This announcement showed up as something of a pleasant surprise.

I haven’t checked the girl-wonder.org forums as yet, but now my curiosity’s been stoked.

]]> By: matches http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/02/15/a-peek-at-the-new-dc-superheroine-barbies/comment-page-1/#comment-301677 matches Sat, 16 Feb 2008 17:20:58 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/02/15/a-peek-at-the-new-dc-superheroine-barbies/#comment-301677 I got most of the last wave for my kids - probably I'll just get them BC this time. The WW, Batgirl, and Supergirl designs were better last time around. They used the animated Supergirl rather than the Turner version. I got most of the last wave for my kids – probably I’ll just get them BC this time. The WW, Batgirl, and Supergirl designs were better last time around. They used the animated Supergirl rather than the Turner version.

]]> By: Crooked http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/02/15/a-peek-at-the-new-dc-superheroine-barbies/comment-page-1/#comment-300984 Crooked Sat, 16 Feb 2008 05:37:39 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/02/15/a-peek-at-the-new-dc-superheroine-barbies/#comment-300984 Too bad they look like prostitutes. Too bad they look like prostitutes.

]]> By: elvee http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/02/15/a-peek-at-the-new-dc-superheroine-barbies/comment-page-1/#comment-300464 elvee Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:30:12 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/02/15/a-peek-at-the-new-dc-superheroine-barbies/#comment-300464 GI Joe is going to have a great weekend. :) Knock before entering my room, please. "No sir! I did not see you playing with your dolls again, sir!" GI Joe is going to have a great weekend. :) Knock before entering my room, please.

“No sir! I did not see you playing with your dolls again, sir!”

]]> By: Matthew Craig http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/02/15/a-peek-at-the-new-dc-superheroine-barbies/comment-page-1/#comment-300389 Matthew Craig Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:31:22 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/02/15/a-peek-at-the-new-dc-superheroine-barbies/#comment-300389 If you had the creepy Wasting Disease Aunt May doll from about ten years back, you could make a little diorama - from Barbie's baby "sister" to Sanatogen Barbie. (Hrm. Note to self: Alternate Universe Barbie: "Barnie and Jen") //\Oo/\\ If you had the creepy Wasting Disease Aunt May doll from about ten years back, you could make a little diorama – from Barbie’s baby “sister” to Sanatogen Barbie.

(Hrm. Note to self: Alternate Universe Barbie: “Barnie and Jen”)

//\Oo/\\

]]> By: Mysterious Stranger http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/02/15/a-peek-at-the-new-dc-superheroine-barbies/comment-page-1/#comment-300385 Mysterious Stranger Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:26:47 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/02/15/a-peek-at-the-new-dc-superheroine-barbies/#comment-300385 That Supergirl doesn't look whorishly anorexic at all! What the hell?! Godsdamn you Mattel, you're raping my early 30's!!! That Supergirl doesn’t look whorishly anorexic at all! What the hell?! Godsdamn you Mattel, you’re raping my early 30′s!!!

]]> By: Erech http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/02/15/a-peek-at-the-new-dc-superheroine-barbies/comment-page-1/#comment-300370 Erech Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:09:12 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/02/15/a-peek-at-the-new-dc-superheroine-barbies/#comment-300370 Oh yeah! Oh yeah!

]]> By: DK http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/02/15/a-peek-at-the-new-dc-superheroine-barbies/comment-page-1/#comment-300369 DK Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:08:03 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/02/15/a-peek-at-the-new-dc-superheroine-barbies/#comment-300369 I used to work for a toy store, they've all ready done a Wonder Woman (and a Batgirl too, I think). If you're going to pick these up, be ready to pay collector prices. I think they ranged around 60 dollars, and that was six years ago. (sidenote, please don't be like the Barbie Collectors I had to deal with and demand to see every one the store has in stock so you can find the one with the PERFECT packaging, or when you cannot find a perfect one DEMAND you're given a discount because the cardboard is slightly nicked, seriously. It's lame) I used to work for a toy store, they’ve all ready done a Wonder Woman (and a Batgirl too, I think).

If you’re going to pick these up, be ready to pay collector prices. I think they ranged around 60 dollars, and that was six years ago.

(sidenote, please don’t be like the Barbie Collectors I had to deal with and demand to see every one the store has in stock so you can find the one with the PERFECT packaging, or when you cannot find a perfect one DEMAND you’re given a discount because the cardboard is slightly nicked, seriously. It’s lame)

]]> By: Mephisto http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/02/15/a-peek-at-the-new-dc-superheroine-barbies/comment-page-1/#comment-300368 Mephisto Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:07:39 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/02/15/a-peek-at-the-new-dc-superheroine-barbies/#comment-300368 "There was also a Mary Jane in her wedding dress." No there wasn't. “There was also a Mary Jane in her wedding dress.”

No there wasn’t.

]]> By: Erech http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/02/15/a-peek-at-the-new-dc-superheroine-barbies/comment-page-1/#comment-300300 Erech Fri, 15 Feb 2008 19:13:36 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/02/15/a-peek-at-the-new-dc-superheroine-barbies/#comment-300300 There was also a Mary Jane in her wedding dress, and iirc a Black Cat Barbie too. There was also a Mary Jane in her wedding dress, and iirc a Black Cat Barbie too.

]]> By: Kevin Melrose http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/02/15/a-peek-at-the-new-dc-superheroine-barbies/comment-page-1/#comment-300269 Kevin Melrose Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:31:55 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/02/15/a-peek-at-the-new-dc-superheroine-barbies/#comment-300269 No, Mattel previously has released Barbie (and Ken) versions of Superman and Lois Lane (<em>Superman Returns</em>), Elektra, Supergirl, Catwoman, Poison Ivy, Wonder Woman, Batgirl, Harley Quinn and Invisible Woman. No, Mattel previously has released Barbie (and Ken) versions of Superman and Lois Lane (Superman Returns), Elektra, Supergirl, Catwoman, Poison Ivy, Wonder Woman, Batgirl, Harley Quinn and Invisible Woman.

]]> By: Kwaku http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/02/15/a-peek-at-the-new-dc-superheroine-barbies/comment-page-1/#comment-300256 Kwaku Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:22:31 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/02/15/a-peek-at-the-new-dc-superheroine-barbies/#comment-300256 I'm sure my daughter will like it very very much..... when I have in about 10 years. In the meantime I will hold onto it for her. BTW. Is this the first time DC (or Marvel) is doing this through something like this? As in not through their own line or an "Action Figure" company? I’m sure my daughter will like it very very much….. when I have in about 10 years. In the meantime I will hold onto it for her.

BTW. Is this the first time DC (or Marvel) is doing this through something like this? As in not through their own line or an “Action Figure” company?

]]> By: Kevin Melrose http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/02/15/a-peek-at-the-new-dc-superheroine-barbies/comment-page-1/#comment-300247 Kevin Melrose Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:16:18 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/02/15/a-peek-at-the-new-dc-superheroine-barbies/#comment-300247 That's a joke ... <i>right</i>? That’s a joke … right?

]]> By: Erech http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/02/15/a-peek-at-the-new-dc-superheroine-barbies/comment-page-1/#comment-300234 Erech Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:58:51 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/02/15/a-peek-at-the-new-dc-superheroine-barbies/#comment-300234 Hopefully this'll shut those Project: Girl Wonder jerks up then! Hopefully this’ll shut those Project: Girl Wonder jerks up then!

]]> By: Matt M. http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/02/15/a-peek-at-the-new-dc-superheroine-barbies/comment-page-1/#comment-300205 Matt M. Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:29:15 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/02/15/a-peek-at-the-new-dc-superheroine-barbies/#comment-300205 "It's, uh, for my sister..." “It’s, uh, for my sister…”

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