Barbie's 50th anniversary MP3 player - Waylon Smithers approves
By Joseph L. Flatley 
posted Feb 13th 2009 2:01PM
posted Feb 13th 2009 2:01PM
This isn't the first time we've seen a Barbie-branded MP3 player -- and this form factor does seem awfully familiar -- but the whole thing really is a no-brainer. If you're looking to reinforce young girls' unrealistic body image expectations (or if you're the post-modern / post-feminist / ironic type, or if you just really like the color pink) this is definitely one for you. Shaped like a makeup compact and designed by INNO Design, this thing sports 2GB storage, FM radio and a mirror. You know, for checking yourself out with. Or possibly for signaling rescue planes. And if that weren't enough, the device comes with mic input and a necklace strap. If you should happen to find yourself on Melrose Avenue, you can pick one up for yourself at Fred Segal, where they're really pulling out all the stops for Barbie's 50th anniversary. The price varies from $93-$165, and there's more pics after the break.
Update: We know, we know... this one does look a little familiar. Nothing says "Happy 50th!" like trotting out an old DAP.
[Via Chip Chick]
Update: We know, we know... this one does look a little familiar. Nothing says "Happy 50th!" like trotting out an old DAP.
[Via Chip Chick]
Smithers is obsessed with Malibu Stacy. There is no Barbie in The Simpsons universe.
Perhaps Stacey is the equivalent to Barbie in the Simpsons' universe?
Very much is Malibu Stacy the Simpsons universe equivalent to Barbie. Still, though, Smithers could tell the difference.
this one is missing the jason mask
Dude, what's with the lack of Mr. Voorhees in these pics?
that makes 3 on the day without jason...it saddens me
I counted more than 3... 14 if you include the WMC post that just popped up sans Vorhees. I might have missed some... but I really don't think so.
I don't particularly care for this article, I can't quite put my finger on the reason but i'm sure it will eventually come to me.
Is it the premarital sex?
Cougar Barbie's Mp3 player?
Performs better than an iPod
I HATE Hello Kitty!!!! Oh, wait....
NO AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"If you're looking to reinforce young girls' unrealistic body image expectations"
And apple commercials are filled with women, and/or men for that matter, that are of a different body size? Look at Steve Jobs for instance.
Steve isn't too skinny. He's just health challenged.
Where's he Vorhees? Flatley you aren't even trying.
On the other hand, that picture with the black butterfly is kind of creepy.
Lil hockey mask reflection would be sickly awesome.
Let down yet again Engadget.
looks like a birth control pill dispenser
like oh my god, i so totally need this
Is that part of his mask in the reflection? I think a Friday the 13th recap with all the references pointed out would be cool to have. It'd be a little creepy to see the ones that I didn't notice, and then BAM!... it's right in front of me
I find it cool and cute for little girls.
I don't think Barbie "reinforce girls' unrealistic body image expectations". I played with these dolls when I was a little girl and well... in fact I never follow fashion, I dislike trends, dislike branded clothing, make up, high heels, jewelry, diets... :D ... but I have good memories from Barbie!
Smithers, release the hounds.
Hello. Smithers.
You're. Quite. Good. At. Turning. Me. On.
It'd probably be best if you just ignored that.
Bony old behind!
Bony old behind!
Bony old behind!
50th aniversary....mp3 player?...really? wtf does that have to do with a vintage doll? AT LEAST THE JOY DIVISION ZUNE MADE A LITTLE MORE SENSE...oh hold on im getting a call on my 75th aniversay GiJoe Palm Treo
btw where is jason!
I have had the privilege of living with Barbie's twin-black sister, Kristi, for many years now and we took these pictures to celebrate their 50th!
Kristi and Velma's 50 and fabulous Penthouse spread!
http://jplant.jalbum.net/Kristi%20and%20Velma/
Enjoy!
Josh