The Barbie Doctor Who Thirteenth Doctor Collector Doll is Detailed
Michael Hemsworth — December 12, 2018 — Life-Stages
References: shop.bbc & geekalerts
The Barbie Doctor Who Thirteenth Doctor Collector Doll has been unveiled as the latest partnership product from Mattel that celebrates the first female iteration of the character for fans and collectors alike to pick up.
Created in partnership between Mattel and the BBC, the doll is decked out in an iconic rainbow-striped shirt complete with cropped pants, lace-up boots suspenders and a trench coat. The doll comes carrying the sonic screwdriver, which completes the Doctor Who aesthetic and make it a must-have for collectors to pick up.
The Barbie Doctor Who Thirteenth Doctor Collector Doll also features a highly detailed face that mimics the look of actress Jodie Whittaker perfectly. The doll has already begun to sell out with the BBC Shop having none left in stock with supplies at Hot Topic also selling quite quickly.
Image Credit: Mattel
Created in partnership between Mattel and the BBC, the doll is decked out in an iconic rainbow-striped shirt complete with cropped pants, lace-up boots suspenders and a trench coat. The doll comes carrying the sonic screwdriver, which completes the Doctor Who aesthetic and make it a must-have for collectors to pick up.
The Barbie Doctor Who Thirteenth Doctor Collector Doll also features a highly detailed face that mimics the look of actress Jodie Whittaker perfectly. The doll has already begun to sell out with the BBC Shop having none left in stock with supplies at Hot Topic also selling quite quickly.
Image Credit: Mattel
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