The former Kate Middleton and Prince William have been transformed into Barbie and Ken dolls, according to a report in today's “Mirror.” The royal-themed collectibles will be sold from April 7 to celebrate the first anniversary of the Royal Wedding. Retail price for the Wills and Kate Barbie dolls is £99.99, or just under $160.
Mattel's version of the Duchess of Cambridge wears a replica of her McQueen wedding dress, while Prince William is dressed in his Irish Guards uniform, complete with Order of the Garter sash and RAF wings. Attention to detail on the collectible Barbies includes Catherine's veil, dark eye makeup, earrings and jewelry. (Story continues below.)
However, Prince William's bald patch seems to have mysteriously acquired a toupee; the prince seemed to have refused all overtures made by Rogaine prior to his marriage.
Collectibles of the Royal Family are not new; Arku also brought out a set in the same price range that, a year later, is selling for about 25 percent of list. However, this is seems to be the first time that members of the British Royal Family have been turned into collectible Barbies. It will be interesting to see the rugby scrum on Ebay once the limited edition set sells out.
(Article modified 2/15/2012 to correct this fact: the William and Kate Barbie dolls are reportedly available in the USA, through Mattel.)
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Sources: The Mirror; Mattel
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