Dreaming of living in a Barbie world? Get ready to book through Airbnb!

It’s a Barbie world, but this summer, it’s Ken’s turn to take hosting for a spin. That’s right in anticipation for what’s set to be the blockbuster film of the summer– Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse is back by popular demand on Airbnb – with a twist!

While everyone’s favorite doll makes her live-action film debut in BARBIE, Ken is handing over the keys and hosting two, one night stays in the newly renovated and iconic Malibu DreamHouse. Located in sunny Malibu, the perfectly pink oceanfront mansion features panoramic views and serves as the perfect one-of-a-Ken backdrop for Ken’s picture-plastic paradise.  

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Mattel shows off a life-size Barbie Extra EV at the LA Auto Show

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Well, at least it's a Fiat 500e dressed as a life-size Barbie Extra Car. The electric vehicle was designed to look exactly like the toy car. It has the 500e's chassis with an all-electric powertrain with 100 miles of range and 147 pound-feet of torque. Mattel used CAD files to duplicate the toy car's body and scale it up in foam to fit the Fiat 500e's undercarriage.

It gets sparkly silver paint and wing-shaped doors. The 20- and 22-inch (front/rear) pink and rainbow-hued wheels were 3D-printed and hand-painted. The headlights are gold and star-shaped. Mattel's presence at the LA Auto Show promotes the Barbie Extra dolls and accessories, but it certainly makes the show more entertaining for kids. And my inner child wants one of these.

Source: Engadget + CNET