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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Clémence Michallon

Star Wars Barbie dolls of Rey, Chewbacca and more unveiled by Mattel

Mattel has unveiled four new Star Wars Barbie dolls modelled after (from left to right) Rey, C-3PO, a Stormtrooper, and Chewbacca. ( Jason Tidwell / Mattel )

A new line of Star WarsBarbie dolls has been unveiled, in time to mark Star Wars Day on 4 May.

Mattel released images of the dolls on Monday morning in the US.

The four new items are each modelled after Rey, C-3PO, Chewbacca, and a Stormtrooper.

“Inspired by the films’ original concept art, the collection re-imagines iconic characters through a high-fashion filter,” reads a description published by Mattel on social media.

The Rey doll is dressed in a flowy white gown reminiscent of Daisy Ridley’s character’s outfit in the film series.

The C-3PO doll comes in a golden, sequined dress which calls to mind the iconic droid.

As for the Chewbacca doll, her outfit – of course – centres around fur, with a bulky coat and fuzzy accessories.

The Stormtrooper doll, unlike her on-screen counterparts, doesn’t wear a helmet, but rather has a straight white bob with a fringe as well as goggles. Her outfit – a futuristic white ensemble with puffy sleeves – is a fashionable take on the Stormtroopers’ uniform.

All four dolls are marketed towards adult collectors. Each costs $100 except for the Chewbacca doll, which has a $150 price tag.

They are available for pre-orders online and will be ready to ship in June (on 1 June for the Rey and Stormtrooper dolls; 5 June for the Chewbacca version, and 15 June for the C-3PO model).

The new dolls come as an expansion of Mattel’s Star Wars x Barbie line, which already included dolls modelled after Princess Leia, R2D2, and Darth Vader.

Those dolls, unveiled last year, remain available for purchase online.

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