Yesterday Mattel announced that pre-orders are up for three new special edition Barbie Dolls based on Original Trilogy Star Wars concept art.
Introducing the all-new #StarWars x @Barbie Dolls, inspired by the film, Star Wars: A New Hope.✨Celebrating the original concept art, this collectible set pays homage to three iconic characters.
Pre-order now on @Amazon! pic.twitter.com/fS0CkMdxLa
— Mattel (@Mattel) August 13, 2019
These new dolls are called “Star Wars X” dolls and they are truly beautiful!
Star Wars X Princess Leia Barbie – $100
- The Star Wars x Barbie collaboration is an homage to Star Wars: A New Hope.
- This eponymous collection, inspired by the film’s original concept art, re-imagines iconic characters through a distinctive Barbie high-fashion filter.
- This collectible Star Wars x Barbie doll captures Princess Leia’s iconic look in an elegant gown with dramatic, floor-length sleeves.
- Details include a silvery peplum belt, cuff jewelry and an up-do inspired by her signature bun hairstyle.
- Star Wars Princess Leia x Barbie doll includes a Star Wars doll stand and Certificate of Authenticity.
Star Wars X Darth Vader Barbie – $100
- The Star Wars x Barbie collaboration is an homage to Star Wars: A New Hope.
- This eponymous collection, inspired by the film’s original concept art, re-imagines iconic characters through a distinctive Barbie high-fashion filter.
- This collectible Star Wars x Barbie doll captures Darth Vader’s Sith armor silhouette in head-to-toe black. She wears a shiny-black peplum top, panelled pencil skirt and knee-high boots.
- Metallic details at her collar and waist, dark glasses and a long, black cape finish the look.
- Star Wars Darth Vader x Barbie Doll includes a Star Wars doll stand and Certificate of Authenticity.
Star Wars X R2-D2 Barbie- $100
- The Star Wars x Barbie collaboration is an homage to Star Wars: A New Hope.
- This eponymous collection, inspired by the film’s original concept art, re-imagines iconic characters through a distinctive Barbie high-fashion filter.
- This collectible Star Wars x Barbie doll captures R2-D2’s look in a geometric ensemble with a dome skirt, bomber jacket and thigh-high boots over silvery tights.
- A vibrant blue ponytail and “radar eye” detail complete the look.
- Star Wars R2-D2 x Barbie Doll includes a Star Wars doll stand and Certificate of Authenticity.
I like her C3-PO purse!
These dolls are gorgeous and I love that they based them off of the concept art from the original Star Wars Trilogy (which is my favorite!)
Dolls are on pre-order right now with a release date of November 18, 2019!
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Source: @Mattel on Twitter, a friend on Twitter.
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