With the movie’s release right around the corner, there is a question on a lot of people’s minds: how do I get more Barbie in my life? Aside from adding an absurd amount of pink to your wardrobe or investing in some cosplay pieces, there is no shortage of Barbie-related things to get your hands on.

Barbie Dolls

Starting with the dolls themselves, what dolls are on the market right now? The Dreamtopia, a theme based around colourful fantasy, and the Colour Reveal, mystery reveal dolls separated into smaller sub-themes, ranges are at the top of the list of things to talk about.

The Dreamtopia toy line is based on an animated series of the same name that would be a nice way to spend an afternoon or two watching if you’ve got the time. While princesses in long gowns and sparkly mermaids are pretty much expected of the brand at this point it’s difficult to say if consumers will ever get bored of it. The stand out of said line is the ‘Dreamtopia Ultimate Princess’ Barbie doll. Its long skirt and tulle overlay are so cute. I’m a huge fan of the continuous pastel rainbow fabric used to make the skirt, and could see a young child loving it just as much.

Barbie Colour Reveal

Next, it’s time to talk about the Colour Reveal toys. You might have seen them on YouTube because the ‘surprise toy’ trend is huge on there. They’re dolls that need to be dipped in water to take off the coating on them to find out which doll in the set you have. There are a few different sets at this point, so you’d have your pick if you’d want to get your hands on them. I’m partial to the ‘Sand and Sea’ set due to the variety of hairstyles and accessories between each doll. The set has both a Barbie and Chelsea line so that’s 10 possible dolls to get.

If you’ve gotten this far, another thing you might be asking yourself: what if I want toys that aren’t dolls? Don’t worry, I have an answer for that one too.

Barbie Vehicles

Stepping not too far outside the realm of dolls we end up at the number of vehicles the range showcases like the Barbie Dream Boat or iconic pink Barbie Convertible. And another step away from that is the Unicorn Projector, a drawing tool which allows you to use a projected outline to draw Dreamtopia characters that also doubles as a doll head. It’s a 2-in-1 kind of toy that could easily be used as a display object.

Barbie Gaming

Forgetting dolls altogether, there are plenty of Barbie-themed games. Top Trumps has a Barbie version that would be at home on any board game shelf. There have been plenty of Barbie puzzles created by Ravensburger over the years, so there is a good chance that you’d find one that suits your tastes.

Hopefully, this blog has given you a starting point in your search for Barbie merch ahead of the movie. There’s still loads of stuff that hasn’t been covered, but I’m sure you’ll have fun finding something Barbie-tastic to add to your own or a loved one’s collection.

This blog was written by Clay