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All I want for Christmas is…Barbie!

Published on: 20th November 2023

Following a blockbuster summer, Barbie offers something for everyone this Christmas, from stocking fillers to big showstopper gifts.

A beloved toy for generations, Mattel says Barbie makes the perfect Christmas gift offering endless storytelling fun that lasts beyond Christmas morning.

This year, a special Barbie x Mariah Carey Holiday Celebration Doll has been released, as Mattel celebrates the chart-topping singer, songwriter and actress by creating a Barbie doll in her likeness. Known for her festive hits including the holiday classic and her most successful song to-date, All I Want for Christmas is You, Mariah Carey commented: “It’s a once in a lifetime dream to have my own Barbie!”

The Mariah Carey Barbie Doll captures the incredible vocalist’s signature flair and dazzling style in a glamourous festive look. Mariah Carey Barbie rings in the holiday season in a glittery red gown with a ruched overlay and a dramatic hem slit, accompanied by gorgeous curls, sparkly silvery accessories and matching red heels.

“If I could go back and tell my little girl self that one day, I would have a Barbie made in my likeness, I think she would flip out,” said Mariah. “I hope all collectors and fans everywhere enjoy the holiday season and hopefully the Mariah Barbie will be a wonderful addition to it.”

The Mariah Carey Barbie Doll joins a host of other purchase options for fans of all ages of the enduring brand:

  • Kids can host the ultimate pool party with the Barbie Dreamhouse, which has the tallest slide in the Barbie Dreamhouse series to date and a three-story spiral design.
  • Named a top toy for Christmas by DreamToys, Smyths Toys and Hamleys, Barbie Pop Reveal dolls offer an unboxing experience filled with eight sensory surprises. There are four dolls to collect.
  • Collector Barbie & Ken dolls are presented in roller-skating outfits straight from the movie, in the likeness of Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling.
  • The Barbie Dream Boat incudes over 20 pieces and six different play areas, including a pool and slide, with plenty of room for Barbie to invite her friends.
  • With over 175 looks and curvy, petite, tall and original body types, the Barbie Fashionistas line offers variety of skin tones, hair colours, dolls with hearing aids, vitiligo, prosthetic limbs, wheelchairs and more.
  • The buildable Mega Barbie Dream Camper Adventure includes a roof top bed and TV, plus back and side doors that open for easy access to a detailed interior featuring a full kitchen. There are four buildable Barbie micro-dolls, a pet puppy, a lounge area, pool and detachable slide, couch, firepit and more.
  • Barbie Career Dolls inspire kids to dream big and aim high, in career-themed outfits along with accessories to play out professional moments.
  • Perfect for younger fans, the Fisher-Price Barbie Little Dream Plane by Little People features a light-up nose and fun sounds for imaginative play.

To find out more, visit www.mattel.com or contact the sales team on 01628 500 000.

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