Barbie in Princess Power premiered last spring. Kara gains magical abilities after a butterfly kisses her. With the help of her friends, she becomes Super Sparkle, a superhero who fights crime in secret. However, her jealous cousin also gains powers and becomes Dark Sparkle, her enemy. As they battle in the skies, they must unite when faced with a common enemy threatening the kingdom.
Barbie, in her superhero persona, aims to motivate young girls to explore their inner superhero and demonstrates that friendship and teamwork hold an unparalleled strength in conquering obstacles.
I have not yet watched the movie, so I am not able to give a review at this moment. However, after speaking with a few parents, it seems that kids are finding it enjoyable.
I had the opportunity to examine the latest Barbie doll from Mattel, which was launched in March 2015. I must confess that I am a bit tardy with this review, as you have probably already come across it on store shelves by now.
Similar to other Barbie dolls, the Barbie Princess Power Super Sparkle Doll promotes imaginative play. With this doll, your daughter can recreate the princess-to-superhero transformation depicted in the movie.
Princess Kara Barbie is dressed in a delicate light pink strapless gown adorned with silver sparkle, along with a pink tiara. By pressing the button on the bodice, you can unveil Super Sparkle’s cape featuring pink, purple, and silver star prints. Transform the tiara into a superhero mask to finalize the change. To revert back to Princess Kara mode, just twist the doll’s waist
Celebrate “Be Super”: Join The Barbie™ Super Squad
Visit BeSuper.com to celebrate your daughter’s “super” qualities. By joining the Barbie™ Super Squad, she can engage in fun activities, create imaginative stories, and share her adventures with others. Download the official Super Squad Member Certificate and Handbook for tips on how to “Be Super” and participate in exciting monthly Super Missions. Earn collectible Mission Badges and win prizes by completing missions and sharing your achievements. Additionally, young visitors can unleash their creativity by designing their own superhero comic strip using the Barbie™ Comic Maker game. Follow simple click-through instructions to create a unique avatar, develop a superhero storyline, and select from a variety of images to bring the story to life.
About Mattel
The Mattel family of companies (Nasdaq: MAT) is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products. Mattel’s portfolio of best-selling brands includes Barbie®, the most popular fashion doll ever produced, Hot Wheels®, Monster High®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends® and Fisher-Price® brands, including Little People® and Power Wheels®, MEGA® Brands, including MEGA BLOKS® and RoseArt®, as well as a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. In 2013, Mattel was named one of the “World’s Most Ethical Companies” by Ethisphere Magazine and in 2014 ranked No. 5 on Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s “100 Best Corporate Citizens” list. With worldwide headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Mattel’s companies employ nearly 30,000 people in 40 countries and territories and sell products in more than 150 nations. At Mattel, we are Creating the Future of Play. Visit us at www.mattel.com, www.facebook.com/mattel or www.twitter.com/mattel.
Have you seen the movie yet? What do you think about the direction Barbie is taking?
