It's the Barbie way to stylize women into someone's idea of what women should look like. Frida was strong and beautiful and talented and not like others; how could Mattel keep those qualities and stay true to their history?
“[The corporation] celebrates the ideological contributions of Frida Kahlo which have transcended the borders of art and which will influence new generations as a world icon through the Frida Kahlo Barbie, which conserves the essence of Barbie and the legacy of Frida Kahlo.”
Makes one wonder if Mattel even bothered to look into her "ideological contributions". It's not like members of the Communist Party were big fans of corporations.
For those who are not familiar with her, check out the 2002 movie "Frida" starring Salma Hayek. A very good introduction to her life and a well done movie.
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on Sunday, March 11, 2018 – 02:19 pm
Where's the 'stasche?
Where's the 'stasche?
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on Sunday, March 11, 2018 – 02:25 pm
Do little girls even know who
Do little girls even know who frida is?
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on Sunday, March 11, 2018 – 02:37 pm
I don't even know.
I don't even know.
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on Sunday, March 11, 2018 – 02:38 pm
Needs comparison pics
Needs comparison pics
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on Sunday, March 11, 2018 – 03:00 pm
It's the Barbie way to
It's the Barbie way to stylize women into someone's idea of what women should look like. Frida was strong and beautiful and talented and not like others; how could Mattel keep those qualities and stay true to their history?
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Hitchhiker awaiting "true call" Knotesau
on Sunday, March 11, 2018 – 03:06 pm
Her family probably wouldn't
Her family probably wouldn't like her Lego look.
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on Sunday, March 11, 2018 – 03:08 pm
Mark, Google her - she was an
Mark, Google her - she was an artist, an outsider, a source of inspiration, a lover, she was a lot of things. Really, Google her.
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on Sunday, March 11, 2018 – 03:12 pm
Funko Pop Frida
Funko Pop Frida
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on Sunday, March 11, 2018 – 03:17 pm
Ha. Did the family weigh in
Ha. Did the family weigh in on that one?
Looks like that evil special ed kid on South Park.
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on Sunday, March 11, 2018 – 03:21 pm
Lego Frida ~ I like this one!
Lego Frida ~ I like this one!
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on Sunday, March 11, 2018 – 03:38 pm
Yes, the Lego one's pretty
Yes, the Lego one's pretty good.
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on Sunday, March 11, 2018 – 03:40 pm
Legos don't create body
Legos don't create body dysmorphia.
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on Sunday, March 11, 2018 – 03:43 pm
Cool. My son prefers Legos
Cool. My son prefers Legos over Barbie dolls.
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on Sunday, March 11, 2018 – 03:48 pm
Legos are great, and whoever
Legos are great, and whoever took them over and began the Movies and other marketing is a genius.
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on Sunday, March 11, 2018 – 03:52 pm
Frida Kahlo seems like a
Frida Kahlo seems like a badass lady. I will look her up. Thanks.
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on Monday, March 12, 2018 – 04:11 am
Interesting Lady. I remember
Interesting Lady. I remember looking her up a few yrs ago, but did not remember her name.
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on Monday, March 12, 2018 – 07:57 am
“[The corporation] celebrates
“[The corporation] celebrates the ideological contributions of Frida Kahlo which have transcended the borders of art and which will influence new generations as a world icon through the Frida Kahlo Barbie, which conserves the essence of Barbie and the legacy of Frida Kahlo.”
Makes one wonder if Mattel even bothered to look into her "ideological contributions". It's not like members of the Communist Party were big fans of corporations.
For those who are not familiar with her, check out the 2002 movie "Frida" starring Salma Hayek. A very good introduction to her life and a well done movie.