Barbie's Perfect First Look Reveals Margot Robbie's Biggest Toy Change
Warner Bros. first-look image of Margot Robbie’s Barbie movie reveals a big change to one of the toy’s most recognizable accessories. The image, which was released at this year’s CinemaCon, shows Robbie (known best for her role as the DCEU’s Harley Quinn) as an incredibly perfect living version of the classic toy—with her perfectly-coifed blonde hair, almond-shaped blue eyes, and fun striped halter paired with a polka-dot headband. However, there is a subtle change hidden in the first-look photo that may allude to Margot Robbie’s Barbie embodying more than just the toy’s idealistic physique.
Created in 1959, Barbie dolls have monopolized the toy market for over 60 years. Made by American toy company Mattel, Inc, Barbies were the country’s first dolls to portray adult features and came decked out in 1950s style sporting a zebra-striped bathing suit, bangs, and cat-eye makeup. Over the decades, Barbie’s world grew to include many accessories including endless clothing, the Barbie Dream House (which debuted in 1962), and her signature pink convertible, not to mention her boyfriend Ken (played by La La Land’s Ryan Gosling in the upcoming Barbie movie) and a major posse of friends to party in her pool.
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And while the Barbie first-look photo doesn’t give too much away about the upcoming film’s plot, there may be a clue hidden in the photo about Margot Robbie’s Barbie personality. Scrawled on the side of Barbie’s classic ride is car manufacturer Chevrolet’s iconic silver nameplate with the letters “ev” highlighted in blue, revealing that Barbie now drives an electric vehicle. This could mean that Margot Robbie’s Barbie is environmentally conscious—an
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