"Through our partnership with Barbie, we are excited to reach kids in a new way, using the power of play to inspire our next generation of explorers, scientists and photographers."Īstrophysicist Barbie will be available in the fall and retails for $14.99.įollow Kasandra Brabaw on Twitter. Find great deals up to 70 off on pre-owned Barbie 2019 Action Figures on Mercari.
"Helping people understand the world is, and always has been, the core purpose of National Geographic," Goldberg said in press release. Astrophysicist Barbie, for example, comes with a telescope, a star chart, and a fun nebula-printed shirt (like you'd likely find in the closet of a a real-life astrophysicist). The advisory team helped Mattel create accessories that are relevant for each Barbie’s career. Each doll was developed with the help of a National Geographic advisory team made up of female National Geographic Explorers and National Geographic magazine editor-in-chief Susan Goldberg. This line of Barbie dolls was specifically focused on science occupations in which women are underrepresented.Īmong the line are: a Wildlife Conservationist, a Polar Marine Biologist, a Wildlife Photojournalist, an Entomologist, as well as the Astrophysicist. Mattel has sold over a billion Barbie dolls, making it the companys.
Mattel has collaborated with National Geographic to create a line of STEM career Barbies, including an astrophysicist. Barbie has been an important part of the toy fashion doll market for over six decades. They are all scheduled for release this spring.īut the new astronaut Barbie isn’t the only one going on space adventures this year. The other careers featured are: Pilot, Athlete, Journalist, Political Candidate and Firefighter. The new Astronaut Barbie is one of six iconic careers celebrating the Mattel toy line.
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