Fashion dolls

Image: MattelIn the year that Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie is a major awards contender—with a script the director co-wrote, starring and produced by Margot Robbie, and an incredible ensemble of female talent—women in film are still a majorly marginalized group. Mattel, no doubt inspired by Barbie’s success, has come out with a new set to pay tribute to the creatives that made the movie possible. With the Women in Film collection, Mattel’s annual Career of the Year dolls highlight positions in which women are still vastly…

In February 2022, two Barbie dolls responded to an unusual call: “Come on Barbie, let’s go party.....to space.” Dressed in white spacesuits, the pair spent a few months aboard the International Space Station (ISS) among real-life astronauts. Now that they’re back on Earth, the two astronaut Barbies are on display at the National Air and Space Museum as part of an exhibit dedicated to one of the doll’s most iconic look. Spoilers of the Week | June 17thThe Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum recently unveiled the…

It’s day four of Mattel’s “12 Days of Fandom”leading up to a celebration of collectibles at San Diego Comic-Con 2023—and io9 has a spooky yet stylish Monster High doll to reveal today.Spoilers of the Week | June 17thHere’s the con exclusive reveal of Monster High’s Freak du Chic Draculaura. The original Monster High doll makes her Freak du Chic collection debut in a beautiful pink and black harlequin look, with death-defying “acro-bat” posing capabilities to lean into that goth circus vibe. She even comes with a little…

Image: BoxLunch If you’re planning trips to fan-tastical destinations like Disney Parks, Universal Studios, San Diego Comic-Con, or even somewhere out of the country, this travel essentials guide is for you. Get jet-set to go with gear from movies like Barbie, which has an arsenal of pink merch to live your best Barbiecore life, and Jurassic Park, which is celebrating 30 years with ‘90s-inspired fashion and travel accessories you can roll with. Here are current releases from retailers like BoxLunch, RSVLTS,and ShopDisney…

And of course, shop for the official Barbie: The Album soundtrack vinyl with Barbiecore color variant exclusives available across retailers like Target, Barnes and Noble, Walmart, Hot Topic, Urban Outfitters, and Amazon. Barbie opens in theaters July 21.Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what’s next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who. And of course, shop for the official Barbie: The Album…

“If you love Barbie, this movie is for you,” the main trailer for Barbie tells us in glorious neon-pink font. “If you hate Barbie, this movie is for you,” it slyly adds. We are primed for Greta Gerwig’s surreal smash of the summer to give us a loving, but knowing look at all the iconic doll represents—but it seems like the execs behind her aren’t so keen.Spoilers of the Week | June 17thIn a truly fascinating cover story for Time magazine this week—which covers everything from just how star Margot Robbie pulled off that…