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Barbie, Pt. 2: Action figures, their accessories, and me

Barbie, Pt. 2: Action figures, their accessories, and me

In Part Two of my Barbie coverage, I establish some necessary context for my upcoming film review. My history with toy trends is a story of formative influences: Barbies for girls, armed men for boys.

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Glimpses of the Narnia characters

These WETA collectibles give you a glimpse of the characters we'll be seeing in the upcoming The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Looking good so far. WETA's collectibles for The Lord of the Rings were extraordinary, so I assume these are fairly true to the

Barbie Goes Back to Her Roots. Unfortunately.

In case you haven't ever learned about the origins of Barbie dolls, it's important that you know this: In February of 1959 So, the arrival of this new Barbie shows that we have, at last, come full circle. Caution: This toy comes with a CHOKING HAZARD