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Old 10-17-2011, 11:19 AM
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Trampy Barbie gets ink, but I want her spiky dog.
http://theweek.com/article/index/220...nky-new-tattoo

What the hell is up with that dog? Do plushes of that pooch exist?
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Old 10-17-2011, 11:32 AM
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http://theweek.com/article/index/220...nky-new-tattoo

What the hell is up with that dog? Do plushes of that pooch exist?
It looks like a parody of a Dunny collectible figure, which is a rotomolded hard plastic toy. You might find something on myplasticheart.com or by asking at that website.
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Old 10-17-2011, 11:48 AM
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What the hell is up with that dog? Do plushes of that pooch exist?
A bit of searching turned up the name Bastardino, the dog and the heart & crossbones logo is what "Tokidoki" refers to. Only a mini plush is available at this time.
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Old 10-17-2011, 11:50 AM
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Apparently, it's a "cactus pup", created by tokidoki, the design house - er, "lifestyle brand" - that designed the Barbie. You can get the figurines on their website, Amazon, and elsewhere. There's a "cactus"-style plush doll available ("Sandy"), but not the pups, as far as I can tell.

ETA: I stand corrected - good find, Lute Skywatcher!
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Old 10-18-2011, 07:06 PM
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I love the spiky little dog!!!
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Old 10-18-2011, 09:12 PM
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You know tattoos are no longer "in" when Barbie gets one.
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Old 10-18-2011, 09:20 PM
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Odd how they go on about the tattoo but then only show a bit of it. You'd think they'd show the design, even if they were worried about the prospect of Barbie nudity.

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Old 10-18-2011, 09:28 PM
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You know tattoos are no longer "in" when Barbie gets one.
Yeah, same as disproportionately large breasts.
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Old 10-18-2011, 09:34 PM
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Odd how they go on about the tattoo but then only show a bit of it. You'd think they'd show the design, even if they were worried about the prospect of Barbie nudity.
I know! I want to see what Barbie's tattoo looks like!
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Old 10-18-2011, 09:34 PM
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I love the Barbie and the dog! My sister collects Barbies, I know she'd love her too. Am I willing to drop $50 on it for her? Maybe... just maybe.
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Old 10-18-2011, 10:59 PM
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Yeah, same as disproportionately large breasts.
Oh snap! That made me laugh and laugh. I'm laughing as I type this!
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Old 10-18-2011, 11:16 PM
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Pictures of the tattoos are at the bottom of this page.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/-twisty-/
back tattoo is on the next page
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Old 10-18-2011, 11:56 PM
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Who cares about Barbie... I want KEN! Yowza!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/-twisty...in/photostream
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Old 10-19-2011, 12:03 AM
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I want to dress my dogs up as whatever that is for Halloween.
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Old 10-19-2011, 12:15 AM
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I prefer Dominatrix Barbie.
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Old 10-19-2011, 09:48 AM
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I love how people are getting their panties all wadded about the tattoo making her look trashy, and totally ignoring the spike heels, mini skirt, and leopard-print tights. Because, you know, all of those things totally bespeak taste and refinement.

Of course, she wears all that and worse in the versions actually marketed to little girls, including the ones where she's supposed to be a pediatrician or vet, so I guess maybe it's so standard people just don't even register that kind of thing any more. And folks wonder why my sil didn't want the niece to have Barbies.
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Old 10-19-2011, 09:56 AM
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Yeah, same as disproportionately large breasts.
I thought they discontinued those after some kid poked his eyes out.
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Old 10-19-2011, 09:33 PM
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Who cares about Barbie... I want KEN! Yowza!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/-twisty...in/photostream

OOAK?
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Old 10-19-2011, 11:59 PM
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OOAK= One of a kind. I would really, really really love to have this doll. Life size and fully functioning would be great pleasekthanks.
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Old 10-20-2011, 12:00 AM
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There's a Tokidoki shop in the Santa Monica mall if you're in L.A. and have the urge to browse. My daughter spotted the Tokidoki Barbie in a catalog today and thought it was hilarious. She has a couple of Tokidoki shirts, but generally prefers Sanrio.
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Old 10-20-2011, 07:45 AM
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Who cares about Barbie... I want KEN! Yowza!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/-twisty...in/photostream
I think that manages to make Ken even more of an anatomical freak than Barbie. (even taking his neutered crotch into account.) He's got a "six-pack" accentuated by manscaping... but wrong number of abs and it makes his ribcage freakishly high.
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Old 10-20-2011, 08:36 AM
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I think that manages to make Ken even more of an anatomical freak than Barbie. (even taking his neutered crotch into account.) He's got a "six-pack" accentuated by manscaping... but wrong number of abs and it makes his ribcage freakishly high.
Honestly, I was just looking at the face. I hadn't even noticed the faults mentioned. I just think the doll has a handsome face.
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Old 10-20-2011, 05:06 PM
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Who cares about Barbie... I want KEN! Yowza!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/-twisty...in/photostream
Why didn't my Ken dolls look like that when I was a kid? They all had that cheesy painted on hair.
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