Mattel to release Mad Men-styled Barbie & Ken | TOYS / ENTERTAINMENT / FASHION

Last week, Mattel announced plans to release Barbie & Ken dolls styled after four "Mad Men" characters: Don & Betty Draper, Joan Holloway and Roger Sterling. NY Times reports, however, the dolls come sans classic Mad Men cigarette and martini accessories which are sported in excess on the AMC show. Not sure if the series of dolls will be a heavy hitter with younger consumers, but Barbie collectors and enthusiasts (and certainly some of the hit show's biggest fans) are sure to open up their wallets for this one.

"if you can’t wait you can get sketch drawings of the collection on March 23rd to coincide with the Season 3 DVD.

The dolls capture each character’s 60s style; Don Draper (played by Jon Hamm) has his red-lined suit, hat and overcoat. Betty (played by January Jones) is complete with her faux pearl necklace and her pumps."
[via RadarOnline.com]

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