‘Twilight’ Barbie Dolls Are Here!

By Amber Ortega on November 2nd, 2009

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“Twilight” fans have been able to buy most everything to show their enthusiasm for the series.  There are books, posters, clothing, cardboard cutouts, games, bags and who knows what else.  The only thing that was missing was the Barbie doll, but they are here.  Mattel is cashing in on the ‘Twilight’ obsession and will debut Barbie dolls designed after Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart, more commonly known as Edward Cullin and Bella Swan.

The dolls, which went on sale November 1, are currently selling for approximately $25 a piece.  Most major retailers will have them available, including Wal-Mart, Target, and Amazon.  Currently they are only available online from what I can see, so order soon to get them in time for “New Moon” on November 20.  If you have a tween in your home that is obsessed with the series, this could be a “must have” for the upcoming holidays!

My daughter is at the Barbie age, but I don’t know that this will interest her.  Being 6 years old, she hasn’t really gotten into the whole “Twilight” obsession.  I think these dolls are being made only as collectibles for the teens and young adults that are really into the movie.  In all honesty, I see these as a great gift for someone who likes the movies, they will be excited to open the package and then the doll will collect dust.  I feel that Barbie’s should be for little girls to play with, and paying $25 for a Barbie is out the question in my house.  Even if my daughter wanted one of these, I’m not going to pay that much for a doll that will matted hair in a weeks time.  The idea is great, but I think these are more of a novelty.