Barbie line-up now includes Lara

The range of Barbie shapes, races and guises has been extended yet further with the arrival of the new Tomb Raider Barbie. Swedish actress Alicia Vikander plays the adventurer in the new film out in mid-March and the doll is based on her film look complete with map, journal and ice-pick. Available for pre-order from the Barbie Signature Shop this Lara Croft figure is fully articulated and bears a decent resemblance to Vikander. For your cash you’ll also get  stand is also for when she is battled damaged after any particularly rough role play and she needs her (included) bandage applied as an aid to remaining upright. The Tomb Raider Barbie is available to pre-order from Mattel’s website for $30.

Tomb Raider lady

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