Barbie Makes Superhero Debut at Spielwarenmesse 2015

Barbie(TM) Takes to the Skies With a Daring Stunt at World's Biggest Toy FairFor the first time in Mattel‘s 56-year history, Barbie pulled out a cape and mask to transform into a modern day superhero. During a stunt at Spielwarenmesse 2015 in Nuremberg, Barbie demonstrated new superpowers and took to the skies as part of a new superhero persona.

Barbie(TM) Takes to the Skies With a Daring Stunt at World's Biggest Toy FairBarbie’s transformation into a superhero follows an eclectic history of careers that have included a doctor, the president, a mechanic, and an astronaut, to name a few. Spielwarenmesse was also the setting for the world premiere of the Barbie in Princess Power DVD, which marks the 30th Barbie animated film release.

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Phil Guie

Phil Guie

Phil Guie is an associate editor at Adventure Publishing Group. He writes and edits articles for The Toy Book and The Licensing Book. Phil also serves as lead editor for The Toy Book Blog and The Toy Report newsletter, and manages social media for The Toy Book. But of course, Phil’s pride and joy are his weekly reviews for The Toy Insider, in which he writes about video games, movies, and other cool things. His hobbies include comics, baking, fidgeting, and traveling to off-the-beaten places and making new friends.

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