Special Barbie commemorates Hitchcock's The Birds

Posted by Mark Frauenfelder, December 16, 2008 1:56 PM | permalink

The Birds-themed Barbie doll is licensed Mattel toy.

In 1963, Alfred Hitchcock, the Master of Suspense, gave us a tale of terror not soon forgotten in his film “The Birds.” Dressed in a re-creation of the stylish green skirt-suit worn by the film’s ill-fated heroine in an iconic scene, Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” Barbie® Doll celebrates the 45th anniversary of the acclaimed film. From the doll’s classic ensemble to the perfectly painted expression to the accompanying black birds, every aspect captures the film’s infamous appeal.

The Birds Barbie (Via BuzzFeed)

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#1 posted by phillamb168 , December 16, 2008 2:12 PM

Mark, can you just do all my holiday shopping for me?

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#2 posted by snagglepuss , December 16, 2008 2:17 PM

.....At least they found something to wipe that goddam smile of off her face.

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#3 posted by dhuff

, December 16, 2008 2:20 PM

Heh, heh...I bought one of these for my wife for Christmas because she has:

1. a small Barbie collection, and

2. an irrational fear of birds ;->

(no, my secret is safe - I'm sure she has no earthly idea what bOING bOING is...)

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#4 posted by dbarak , December 16, 2008 2:22 PM

This reminds me of when I worked for the Palm Beach Post photo department. Our newsroom had an editorial assistant who was balding and has pretty stocky, a really nice guy.

For some feature section article, one of our photographers had him dress as various characters such as Charlie Chaplin, and... Tippi Hedren, complete with fake plastic seagulls. The studio photos of him in drag, screaming while being attacked by these toys was one of the funniest things I've ever seen. The laughing started out minimal, and the longer we looked at the photos, the more we laughed. I wish the final photo used was online.

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#5 posted by nanuq , December 16, 2008 2:39 PM

There was an incident involving a gift that Alfred Hitchcock gave to Tippi Hedren's daughter. It was a lifelike doll of her mother. Unfortunately, it came in a pine box that looked like a coffin and Melanie Griffith was reportedly freaked out by it.

http://www.hitchwiki.com/blog/?cat=186

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#6 posted by forgeweld , December 16, 2008 2:41 PM

Ahh... Barbie. Beset by crows, but still looking poised and fabulous.

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#7 posted by Ned613 , December 16, 2008 2:46 PM

It reeks of kitch! Mattel is obviously pitching this to a middle-aged demographic plus lovers of all things kitchy. I guess sales of Barbie dolls to young girls have stalled.

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#8 posted by OM

, December 16, 2008 3:02 PM

...Otay, so Mattel won't let 3rd party cottage industries make B&D clothes and strap-ons for Barbie and Ken, but they'll let Barbie dress up like Tippi Hedren and get pecked to death?

[thinks]

...This shouldn't surprise me. After all, Mattel won't do a collector's market re-release of Major Matt Mason, so why expect them to do anything rational?

"Coming up next: Barbie's looking for Mr. Goodbar!"

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#9 posted by mgfarrelly , December 16, 2008 3:12 PM

This will be the first Barbie I've ever bought ever. Mind you, I'm an adult man.

The "Psycho" edition will be...awkward.

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#10 posted by jfrancis , December 16, 2008 3:33 PM

http://gadgets.boingboing.net/2008/06/19/the-birds-barbie-dol.html

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#11 posted by Antinous , December 16, 2008 3:55 PM

I'm holding out for Suzanne Pleschette.

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#12 posted by trr , December 16, 2008 4:03 PM

How about the "Janet Leigh shrieking in the shower" Barbie? Oh, MGFarrelly beat me to it.
"Mrs. Robinson" Barbie?

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#13 posted by Anonymous , December 16, 2008 4:06 PM

Dude,
Mattel doesn't even give the actress' name in their description.
Sad.
(And I think her expression is too pleasant for her to be attacked by ravens. Wtf?)

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#14 posted by Foolster41

, December 16, 2008 4:20 PM

Barbie doesn't look terribly concerned about the birds. It looks more like she's wearing them as a fashion accessory.

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#15 posted by Anonymous , December 16, 2008 4:34 PM

"These don't match my outfit at all! I should have worn my black shoes and purse!"

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#16 posted by hobocamp77 , December 16, 2008 5:59 PM

Up next: Rear Window Ken (wheelchair sold separately).

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#17 posted by Quiet Noises , December 16, 2008 8:37 PM

Does anyone else get piqued by the redundancy of people/organizations celebrating 45th anniversaries? Just be patient and wait for the actually meaningful big five-oh.

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#18 posted by OutImpact , December 16, 2008 9:01 PM

Crazy yet funny! Surprised they haven't talked about this on The View yet!

Cheers,
Bambi
OutImpact.com - Making a positive impact in the gay community. Make yours.

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#19 posted by mutantcarrot , December 16, 2008 10:06 PM

Through rain, sleet and crow, Barbie's hair is forever fabulous.

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#20 posted by chiefwiggum , December 16, 2008 10:10 PM

Camile Paglia just touched herself and then wrote a 12 page monograph about this Barbie and touching herself and posted an abridged version on Salon. Flawless.

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#21 posted by mice , December 16, 2008 10:33 PM

Check out a gal who did this as a Halloween Costume. www.flickr.com/photos/85036382@N00/2997419075/

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#22 posted by Halloween Jack , December 17, 2008 7:12 AM

That one crow is disturbingly close to Barbie's crotch. Good thing that she doesn't have any genitalia.

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#23 posted by Ari B.

, December 17, 2008 8:04 AM

Seriously?

What next, Psycho shower-scene Skipper?

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