Question: what do you get when you combine two iconic toys into one product? Answer: marketing genius and an extremely popular toy. SpongeBob Squarepants and Barbie have joined forces to create a toy with appeal to boys and girls alike. Ruth Handler and her husband, Elliot co-founded Mattel Toys and introduced Barbie to the world in 1959. Barbies are still a favorite. The Barbie doll was inducted into the Toy Hall of Fame in 1999. SpongeBob was actually introduced in 1999 on television network Nickelodeon. The mischievous nature and good-heartedness of SpongeBob earned him a legion of fans. In fact, Time magazine named SpongeBob Squarepants among the greatest television shows of all time.
1. Barbie Loves SpongeBob Squarepants ““ Pop Culture Barbie Doll
The Barbie doll was born from an idea of Ruth Handler in the 1950s. She saw her daughter, Barbara playing with baby dolls but interacting with the baby as you would with a teenager. It spurred Mrs. Handler to create a doll that represented a grown-up toy that girls would want to play with. SpongeBob Squarepants was the work of Stephen Hillenburg, a teacher of marine biology who found his love of the sea could be incorporated with his love of animation.
Barbie shows her support and friendship to SpongeBob Squarepants with this offering. Barbie, who is always the most stylish doll on the planet, wears a fuchsia, yellow and turquoise tee featuring the famous yellow sea sponge. Accessories are very important to Barbie and she does not disappoint. She has a funky hot pink pineapple purse on her wrist and a cute clip-on SpongeBob charm for added flair. Mattel continues its journey of exploring the many sides of Barbie and she is a fun-loving friend to SpongeBob!
2. Barbie Loves SpongeBob Squarepants Doll ““ African American
Mattel has long been a company that understands ethnic diversity and caters to all markets. Everyone loves SpongeBob so it was unthinkable to only have a blonde, blue-eyed version. The African American version is as stylish as can be with long flowing dark hair, bold tee shirt featuring SpongeBob Squarepants. Like her counterpart, her accessories include the clip-on and the hot pink purse. Barbie is always a treasured gift for girls.
3. Barbie with SpongeBob and Patrick Bobble Buddies
A similarity that Barbie and SpongeBob have in common is that they both have dear friends that accompany them on the toy shelves. Barbie has welcomed her family such as Skipper, Todd and Krissy. We have also been introduced to Barbie’s many friends: Ken, Midge, Tori, Simone, Christie, P J, Kelley, Kayla and Nia. SpongeBob also has many friends such as Patrick Star and Sandy Cheeks. In this Barbie set, Barbie is going surfing with SpongeBob and Patrick Star. It seems only reasonable since they are a sea sponge and a starfish. Barbie has always enjoyed the beach; the outing is a great idea. Barbie is wearing a new surfing outfit with SpongeBob design while the sea creatures get ready to hang ten on their own boards!
