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We've been seeing a lot of great changes in Barbie, ever since she became a perky Computer Engineer with a bright pink laptop. But Zombie Attack Barbie is easily the greatest thing to ever have the Barbie name attached to it (even if it's not official). Including Zombie Ken. More »
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It was recently revealed that Barbie's latest career would be a perky computer engineer with a requisite bright pink laptop. This got us thinking - what other action figures have pursued new jobs? Viking Batman and Cowboy Worf await you! More »
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The first images of Star Trek toys have appeared... and they're the Star Trek Barbie and Ken dolls... lovingly recreating the likenesses of Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Zoe Saldana. Awesome! More »
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You never really realize how unpractical a superhero outfit is until you see it in real life. Barbie's new superhero collection debuts with DC Comic's sonic-screaming badass Black Canary, in all her fish leggy glory (suitable for collectors above the age of 14). I forgot how ridiculously slutty Dinah could look (although I'm sure I'll be reminded again at Comic-Con). But this Barbie recreation of this comic book character begs the question: what other female superhero costumes are completely unsuitable for actual battle, besides Halle Berry's Catwoman? My votes go to Zatanna and Liberty Belle. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5026567&view=rss&microfeed=true As this commercial from 1986 conclusively proves, Barbie can do anything! Especially if she's wearing hot pink kinky disco space boots. More »
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