Mattel says the Barbie is available to purchase for US$75 (NZ$117) in US department stores Target and Walmart, and on. It was one of Barbie® Signature’s most popular dolls in 2019 so popular, in fact, that it inspired the start of a new tradition. Last year, the first-ever Dia de Muertos Barbie® Doll captured the imagination of collectors all over the world.
"I just hope that people know how much love we put into this doll and how much respect we have for the Day of the Dead," he added. The latest is the second in their series of dolls inspired by the traditional Mexican holiday known as Day of The Dead or Dia de Muertos. "I know how important this tradition is and the responsibility it implies to represent this culture. They're paying homage to the traditions of Dia de los Muertos," pointed out another.Īccording to the Independent, Mexican-American doll designer Javier Meabe says the decision was made with nothing but "love and respect". " makes dolls to represent ALL cultures so that every little girl can feel like her heritage is represented. "I think it's a wonderful tool for bringing our culture into our children's everyday lives," wrote one person. For only $75 you can help a multi-million dollar corporation get richer!" "Don't worry! No proceeds will go to indigenous people that sell this kind of thing much cheaper. "Cultural Appropriation Barbie is coming out soon," another added. Día de los Muertos is one of our most sacred traditions in Mexico dating back to prehispanic days. I am beyond grateful that Barbie is now celebrating traditions and cultures that mean so much to so many people," designer Javier Meabe explained."Is this a bad joke or what? #Mattel toy company plans to release and promotion of a Day of the Dead Barbie. Barbie has always been a doll that celebrates women and dreams, and inspires girls. I wanted little girls to see themselves through this doll. "My hope for these dolls is that they're able to bring more awareness to the Dia de Muertos celebration.
The iconic "calavera" (skull) design on the doll's face appears in masks, candied sugar skulls and on faces during the holiday.Īs for why Mattel calls the series the "La Catrina" collection, the imagery has roots in a satirical cartoon by Mexican illustrator José Guadalupe Posada, who died in 1913, depicting elegantly dressed skeletons. People also build altars to welcome the spirit of the deceased back for one night, adorning them with photos, mementos and traditional elements like "pan de muerto" (bread of the dead), sugar skulls and marigolds. Families visit graveyards to remember their departed loved ones and to remind themselves that death is nothing to fear.
With a delicate lace gown and face painted in skull style, this Barbie is the second installation in the company's La Catrina collection, which began in 2019, the CNN reported.ĭía de los Muertos, or "Day of the Dead," is a centuries-old Mexican folk tradition celebrated during the first two days of November. Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday celebrated in Mexico and by people of Mexican. Photo: Mattel Mattel has released its latest Barbie: a ‘Day of the Dead’ doll complete with a flowery dress and a skull pattern painted on her face. Mattel's latest Barbie Dia De Muertos, inspired by Mexico's Day of the Dead tradition, is back. Mattels Day of the Dead Barbie has been accused of cultural appropriation.