Mattel has released a new David Bowie-inspired Barbie doll to mark the recent 50th anniversary of the late icon’s fourth studio album, ‘Hunky Dory’.
The US toy manufacturer first paid homage to Bowie in 2019 with a doll reflecting the singer’s ‘Space Oddity’ era.
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As announced yesterday (June 29), fans can now get their hands on a second collectable doll for $50 (£41.30) – purchase yours from here.
The latest Barbie-as-Bowie toy dons the bespoke powder-blue suit that Bowie wore in the official ‘Life On Mars?’ music video, complete with a foil-printed pin-stripe shirt, statement tie and platform shoes.
“Her bold blue eyeshadow and a hairstyle inspired by Bowie’s ’70s glam era bring this look to life,” a description reads. The doll comes with a stand and Certificate of Authenticity, according to Mattel.
Check out the preview images below.
Toymakers Mattel have announced a second collectable doll in their @Barbie as Bowie range, where Barbie’s look is based on Bowie’s appearance in @TheRealMickRock directed Life On Mars? video. It’s available to purchase now: https://t.co/T1OofJG2v2 #Barbie #BarbieAsBowie pic.twitter.com/g6CUPsvrpi
— David Bowie Official (@DavidBowieReal) June 29, 2022
Barbie honors the ultimate pop chameleon with a tribute to @DavidBowieReal & his impact on music, art, fashion & film. #Barbie as Bowie wears a replica of the powder-blue suit from his “Life On Mars?” music video & hairstyle inspired by his ‘70s glam era.🔗https://t.co/X1yrsaRcgX pic.twitter.com/pbMWcm8o37
— Barbie (@Barbie) June 29, 2022
A 50th anniversary vinyl reissue of ‘Hunky Dory’ came out earlier this year – just one day before what would have been Bowie’s 75th birthday (January 8).
Earlier this month, a previously unreleased version of ‘Starman’ came out to celebrate 50 years of Bowie’s fifth studio album, ‘The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars’.
A limited-edition, half-speed vinyl reissue of the aforementioned record followed shortly afterwards.
Press materials hailed the original full-length project as “the breakthrough album that catapulted David Bowie into the international spotlight”, adding that it’s “remained a touchstone record, growing in stature with each passing year”.
