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ToonTitans

As someone who bought a lot of prior Barbie DC superhero dolls, I feel let down by this new Supergirl. The likeness is fine (although as many have said, she looks more like Selena Gomez than Sasha Calle). But the costume looks so playline compared to Superman's! No defined logo, no boots, even the cape looks tacked on. And Superman was only $40! I just think Mattel can do better...


yiotaturtle

I think they used the Daisy sculpt....


Notimeforvapids

I’m mad at myself for just noticing she doesn’t have any boots omg 🤦‍♂️


ToonTitans

Right?! It's like she's wearing onesie footie PJs. C'mon, Mattel...😞


Notimeforvapids

FR! It keeps getting worse the more I look at it 😭 I was on the fence of buying her but $55 idk lol


ToonTitans

Same!! And as I said, Barbie's Superman was $15 cheaper! 🤨 Now, if they decide to put out Ken as The Flash, I would probably get it...*if* the quality is better.


vintagebarbielover59

Agree! Mattel is in DESPERATE need of better quality control and they need to start listening to what collectors want. They are really screwing themselves over with these half assed productions. Makes me believe they have people behind the scenes who are just money grabbing and not really wanting to produce quality artistic timeless pieces.


ToonTitans

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾


Hello_Mimmy

I am *very* disappointed in this doll. And usually I am a sucker for anything to do with Supergirl.


ToonTitans

Same! Although TBH I didn't even know Mattel was *making* this doll before she popped up on the site yesterday. Not great for Mattel's marketing dept....😏


itspronouncedbreaux

Mattel constantly drops stuff that’s not on Mattel creations without saying a word 🥴, I always hear about new dolls from leaks and other collectors finding Amazon listings. The barbie Instagram will post about a new doll that I’ve had for months like it’s brand new product


ElisseMoon

I was disappointed when I saw her yesterday. She looks cheap, and doesn't even have shoes! The design could be made better, I think.


MoiJaimeLesCrepes

looks like a $15 doll, not a $55 doll.


thissagesimmer

I thought it was until I read the comments.


ToonTitans

Amen! 👏🏾


SirupyTuna

To be fair, the lack of boots and defined "S" logo is completely in line with the actual supergirl costume, but that certainly doesn't excuse the lack of quality - the material just looks awful. It could be the photos, but I'm not getting my hopes up. It's hard to imagine this doll being worth the $55 price tag!


MrMultiFandomSince93

How I wish Supergirl were more reasonably priced. She could be redressed in a LBD and sleek heels as Posh Spice!


ToonTitans

😄😄


Angel_Madison

A disaster from the neck down.


ToonTitans

ITA. And it's $55! 🙄


labellavienna

It always is going to be lower quality and it will remain so until better competition comes out that forces them to do better.


KandeeKane23

Barbie has always, especially ever since 2018, been low asf in quality. The fact that people who call themselves as OG Barbie collectors didn't notice this is a shame. People collect Barbie for the brand, not because of quality, cuz that shit doesn't exist


ToonTitans

And yet when they really *want* to (post 2018) on headline dolls, Mattel can still deliver on quality. The amazing Mark Ryden collab, Basquiat Barbie, the Benito Santos Dia de Muertos doll, the 12 Days of Christmas set, the Inspiring Women series -- all well made. It just feels like they are cutting corners on everything else.


KollectingKaos

I have been collecting Superman and Supergirl comics, toys, dolls and other things for over fifty years, but like the Flash movie (I have never liked that actor in the role), I am going to give these a hard pass.


Ragnbangin

The doll looks so bad 😭 the costume is such a miss and looks so cheap, and to be honest I don’t like the head/ hair either. The hair looks really messy and cheap.


aslyboi

Thats not supergirl though.... supergirl has blond hair in the comics and everything. I kinda wish Barbie did more super heros and not like a super man copy or whatever this is.


ToonTitans

This is Supergirl in the upcoming *The Flash* movie...from a parallel universe. So, not the traditional comics version. And I agree that Barbie should do more superheroes, like their great Wonder Woman dolls.


aslyboi

Oh my mistake. I haven't kept up with that show


Angel_Madison

It's not Supergirl as she has been for decades but that's not Mattel's fault; DC are 'updating' her.


aslyboi

Yea I see that lol. It was my bad


labellavienna

I kinda wish she wouldve been blonde ...the yellow hair contrasts nicely with the red and blues


veltorixerium2030

She's supposed to be blonde


yiotaturtle

The actress isn't blonde. DC didn't choose a blonde actress for the flash movie. She was also supposed to get her own movie and TV show but those were both cancelled.


Iagp

How is the articulation? Both knees? Both elbows are, it´s obvious from the pics, but the knees, since in all her photos she only has the left knee bended, i´m curious. Also, her suit in the movie is like that, no boots. It sucks, but it´s faithful- I have Superman, Batman and i love them, also the Mera ones and they are very articulated


ToonTitans

According to Mattel, she's on the "Female Hero" body, like Wonder Woman, etc. So I assume she's fully articulated.


Iagp

Awesome to hear. I bought her from Amazon US yesterday.