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Barbie‘s exact age has always been a mystery but the blockbuster-starring doll grows at least a few years older in a new collection announced Tuesday, July 30.
The “Dream Besties” collection features four new dolls targeted towards older fans, each carrying their own unique career aspirations, hobbies, personalities and styles. The lineup includes: Barbie “Malibu” Roberts, who dreams of being the CEO and founder of her own makeup empire; Barbie “Brooklyn” Roberts, who dreams of becoming a world-famous choreographer; Teresa Rivera, who dreams of starting her own video game company; and Renee Chao, who dreams of hosting a food and travel show.
“Barbie Dream Besties is a new line designed to give fans a break-frame way to engage and play with their favorite Barbie characters in a dynamic new world,” Krista Berger, senior vice president of Barbie and global head of dolls at Mattel, said in a statement. “At Barbie, our mission is to inspire and empower the next generation, and the Barbie Dream Besties are a vibrant, trendy testament to that commitment. Developed specifically for older kids, Dream Besties encourages kids to embrace their individuality and share their unique talents with the world – from cooking to choreography to cosmetology and more.”
In tandem with the launch, Barbie also released a music video series starring each of the four dolls, now available to watch on Youtube and Apple Music. This is the first of many music videos that will release through Sept. 3, each offering ways to get to know the characters and their interests on a deeper level. The series kicks off with a video centered around Malibu and Brooklyn.
Also in celebration of the new collection is a Youtube series titled “Dream Besties,” consisting of 10 3-minute episodes following Barbie Brooklyn, Teresa, Renee and their friends as they follow their dreams in different cities.
The “Bestie Dreams” collection is now available to shop on Target, Amazon and Walmart for $19.99. Shop through each doll below:
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