Barbie Reaches for the Stars with Mars Explorer Barbie Doll

The Barbie brand has long empowered girls to dream big and explore a world without limits. But this year, Barbie is embarking on a mission that is especially out of this world with the Career of the Year Mars Explorer Barbie doll, from Mattel.

Made in collaboration with NASA, the Mars Explorer Barbie doll is outfitted in a stylish space suit with pink reflective accents, helmet, space pack, and pink space boots. Representing Barbie’s 2013 Career of the Year, the Mars Explorer Barbie doll arrives in time to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Mars Rover Curiosity landing on August 6. Currently, Barbie has a resume featuring more than 130 careers and growing.

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