Gay collectors of dolls may be interested to know Mattel, the makers of Barbie, have revealed a special doll of Queen Elizabeth II to mark the British monarch’s Platinum jubilee.
The doll was unveiled last week, on the Queen’s 96th birthday, and has already sold out on Amazon and Mattel’s website.
The doll wears an ivory gown, blue sash, and a tiara modeled on the one the queen wore on her wedding day.
The doll is part of the Barbie’s Tribute Collection. Launched last year with dolls of Lucille Ball and Eleanor Roosevelt, the collection celebrates “visionary individuals with an outstanding impact and legacy within society.”
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A spokesperson for Mattel said, “After her coronation in 1953, the Queen’s extraordinary reign has seen her lead with duty, humanitarian efforts and a life of public service, unifying the nation in celebration, reflection, and community.
“Since 1959, the Barbie brand’s purpose has been to inspire the limitless potential in every girl and remind them they can be anything.
“That message has never been more relevant than it is today.”
The doll has received a mixed reaction online. Some love it. Others questioned its resemblance to the British head of state. One disgruntled royal fan commented on Amazon, “Many reasons that this doll doesn’t look like the queen…notably she always wears the diamond a drop pearl earrings not these drop modern ones.”
Where can I buy this!!!!
— The Site People (@thesitepeople) April 21, 2022
That doll looks like Helen Mirren
— Tori Griffin (@torigriffin) April 21, 2022
Did you get Helen Mirren confused with the REAL Queen when you made this doll?
— Bennie (@dearauntsc) April 21, 2022
It’s nice but doesn’t particularly look like her
— patricia (@patricia0719) April 22, 2022
It’s vile! Such an insult to her
— 🇬🇧🇺🇦🌻JULIE🌻🇺🇦🇬🇧 (@RDWimp) April 22, 2022
HM Queen Elizabeth II, undoubtedly among the most worthy of all the women honored with a Barbie doll. Request: Please produce more 🙏🏼 they were sold out by the time I was able to get to your on-line store.
— Cynthia Aminta de León (Parra) 🇲🇽🇺🇸🇨🇺 (@LittleBull85) April 22, 2022
Make a nice gift for some of Prince Andrew’s girlfriends.
— MunchBunch (@Munchbunch87) April 21, 2022
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After selling out on Amazon and Mattel, Mattel says more are on the way. Some of the dolls are already popping up for resale on eBay for over $500, far above the original $75 sale price.
Jim
Elizabeth Mountbatten needs to retire.
MikeM
Actually Elizabeth Glücksburg.
Kangol2
The doll looks more like Helen Mirren, who played QE2, than Eilzabeth II herself.
Gadfeal
The Royal Family survives by the success of “The Firm”, the earliest form of marketing an abstract symbol, so, all non-critical publicity should be welcomed by The Firm, even though they would find it “non British” to so blatantly promote one of their clan.
The doll is a doll; its not in the vein of Madame Tussaud’s attempted realism. As such, I do find the general disposition of features, particularly the eyes, to respect those of a young Elizabeth II. Any more “realism” and the doll would have been “aged progressed”.
As for the issue of Mattel’s model line up of accomplished women, I wonder if someone who was born into the role, even if she grew to do it well, should be given the same type of accolade as trailblazers like Ms Ball and Roosevelt.
nm4047
almost as stiff as the person it’s modelled on.
white-queer-african
I do love Her Majesty the Queen. Had the privilege of briefly meeting her Majesty in 1999 when she stayed at the Royal Hotel in Durban. A warm humble person. We were leaving after having a breakfast meeting when suddenly she and her entourage were leaving the hotel. We were pushed to the side by the security detail. She noticed our discomfort and immediately intervened. Apologized profusely and spoke to each and everyone of us. As for the younger royals, I am not sure, but do wish them all the very best for the future.
truebluejoe
I surely hope the gown is not removable. I’ve seen a lot of naked Barbies.
UncleFloppy
If I were to get my hands on one the very FIRST thing I would do is remove its clothes.
trojanboy
A piece of plastic used to market an idea that was out of step for decades and decades. Says it all about the British royal family really.