7 Controversial Barbies
The Barbie 50th Birthday is March 9th, 2009
Have you seen the Failed Toys reports on YouTube? They come from Mike Mozart of Jeepers Media. Mike is a toy designer himself. He’s got some pretty hilarious reports, from Marvel heroes with questionable body parts to toddler toys that can confuse kids—and their parents.
But some of the best of Mike’s reviews are his recalled Barbies. Here are 7 controversial Barbies you may have never heard of. Click on the links to see Mike’s commentary, and the proof!
7. Pooping Dog Barbie
In order for Barbie’s plucky little pooch to poop, he has to eat… his poop. “Yes, Jane, everyone poops. Mommy, Daddy, puppy… Well, no, we don’t EAT our poop, sweetie.” (OK, so that first link wasn’t to the Barbie. The second link is. But the first is a must-read!) Of course, there was that South Park episode where people pooped backwards… but that didn’t really work out, either.
6. Oreo Barbie
Do you think it’s a coincidence that Oreo Barbie is also a Black Barbie? Was this blatant racism or a misguided attempt at real diversity? The world may never know.
5. Preggo Barbie
Actually, Barbie wasn’t willing to ruin her perfect figure with a baby, so it was really her friend Midge who got knocked up. She has the baby, loses all of her baby belly (without any other pregnancy symptoms or signs, of course), and can have it put right back in for countless hours of rebirth fun. Celeb moms with fitness teams, personal chefs and nannies could all learn from Mama Midge—there’s no excuse for that tummy flab after the baby’s born!
4. The Birds Barbie
Yes, 7-year-olds are totally going to get this classic horror tribute. And then, of course, not have nightmares about it. She even comes with killer crows—but you have to add your own fake blood. Watch as she smiles and waves as the birds peck her to death—fun!
3. Tattoo Barbie
Is a “tattoo stamper” included with Barbie really a tramp-in-training device? Or are kid tattoos okay for fun?
2. Rosie O’Donnell Barbie
Complete with stiff, un-brushable hair and permanently-on clothes, Rosie is a true “friend of Barbie.” Ro thinks Barb is a real cutie-patootie.
1. Growing Up Skipper
Stuffing was never so easy or so quick. Watch Skipper’s bust line increase right before your eyes!
Know of an even more controversial Barbie? Let us know in the comments.
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Great article and interesting website.
I love Mike Mozart's Toy Reports ... he finds amazing stuff.
Mattel probably made the Black Oreo Barbie as a follow-up to the White Oreo Barbie. What amazes me is how the doll cleared testing. Shrug. A-mazing.
I hardly see how "The Birds" Barbie is controversial. My mother, a serious Barbie collector, has it, and it says plainly on the box that it is for adult collectors only. It is part of the Barbie Black Label series, which is intended only for adults. I doubt any little girls would ever play with it, plus it is very highly priced and not likely to be bought as a toy.
Barbie has come a long way ...
Great post! I linked to your article in my latest blog post.
http://www.mytrendytykes.com/2009/03/lock-them-up-and-throw-away-key.html
Hi. I like your blog. well done!
My sister is very crazy barbie fan , the best thing i liked about barbies she is customized to the every nation, i like the barbie wearing traditional Indian saree with nice jwelery too.
How bout the new 'black canary' barbie? fishnets and leather! (reccomended ages '14 and up'.) Yughh-ikes.
Your blog keeps getting better and better! Your older articles are not as good as newer ones you have a lot more creativity and originality now keep it up!
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