New Barbies are being released to capitalize on the commercial success of Twilight. To represent Edward, Ken’s usual tan is gone and has been replaced with a sparkling pallor. Somehow they even managed to give him a slightly tortured expression. To represent Bella they made Barbie a brunette and gave her a hoodie. I don’t think Barbie reacted well to being told she had to be klutzy so she is poised with model-like grace (check out her feet). What will be their next gimmick? Will they make a Jacob doll that can morph into a wolf? I don’t think that there has ever been a Barbie love triangle before. What are your thoughts on this new development in the Twilight franchise? Do these toys seem desirable in any way?
(Loft Zoë)
…and the role of Edward Cullen goes to…Robert Pattinson! 
