Mattel have released a David Bowie Barbie doll

13th July 2019

Mattel

The doll is coming to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Space Oddity.

A Barbie doll based off of the late David Bowie has been released by Mattel. The doll, which takes on an androgynous appearance, has gone on sale for around £40.

The Bowie doll has been based off of the bisexual singer’s character, Ziggy Stardust, and will sport red hair, a metallic spacesuit and cherry-red platform boots.

In a statement, Mattel said: “In a definitive celebration of two pop culture icons, Barbie honours the ultimate pop chameleon, English singer, songwriter and actor David Bowie, whose dramatic musical transformations continue to influence and inspire.

“The doll will arrive (not from Mars, just from our warehouse!) in specially-designed packaging, displaying a collage of images from Bowie’s early career. It’s another respectful aspect of this tribute to a musical genius who redefined rock and roll.”

It adds: “Bowie was, and continues to be, a unique presence in contemporary culture.”

However, as it will be a Gold Label doll, it will only have a limited availability.

The announcement went down positively with fans of the artist:

I can’t even believe I’d pay this for a Barbie, but… Yes! #DavidBowie #Barbie pic.twitter.com/tevoeaBuzU

— Christina (@UteFanChristina) July 12, 2019

I couldn’t resist. It’s the David Bowie Barbie doll! 😃 #BowieBarbie pic.twitter.com/HDUa9Iwm0f

— Steven Ⓜ️ (@BeardedSteven) July 12, 2019

Me: I need to de clutter my life and save money
Also me: OH MY GOD THEY RELEASED A $50 DAVID BOWIE BARBIE!!!!! pic.twitter.com/SJuWWP8vKX

— 🟨✨️Token Female (in) VGC✨️🟣 (@TokenfemaleVGC) July 12, 2019

To the po-faced cultural commentators who think a Ziggy Barbie is heinous crime – the Bowie Archive approved it, and he surely would have loved the cheesy cultural mash-up. Remember the Laughing Gnome? And I have just ordered one https://t.co/WITbUANrdG

— Susan Dalgety (@DalgetySusan) July 11, 2019