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Black Canary Barbie, A Mattel Black Label Collection Doll

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Meet The Black Canary Barbie Doll, A Super Heroine From the 1940s

Barbie is no stranger to controversy but with Mattel's release of the Black Canary Barbie in 2008 as part of the Black Label Collection, people wonder if perhaps Mattel has gone too far.

Maybe Mattel has. Or maybe not. After all, this limited edition doll was designed for and is being marketed to adult collectors and comic book fans.

What do you think? Although this page was not created with the intention of debating this issue, it will give you the chance to voice your opinon, either way, on this issue. It will also provide more information and links related to the doll and, if you are a collector, it will help you find your very own Black Canary Barbie!

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Who Is Black Canary Barbie?


Do you know who the Black Canary is?

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Prior to reading about the Black Canary Barbie, I have to admit that I did not know WHO the Black Canary was. (Obviously, I am not too knowledgeable about my superheroes!) After doing some research, I now know that Black Canary is a comic book super heroine from the late 1940s with martial-arts skills and a loud, sonic scream that can shatter objects and injure villains.

Black Canary Barbie was designed for an adult collector market and as such, she is definitely an amazing work of art as the wonderful photos on this page by Vincent Anthony Studio show. She sports a black faux-leather bodysuit and jacket, tights and boots with gold details. She features long blond hair with bangs and gloves, once again with gold details like the boots.

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Black Canary Barbie is From Mattel's Black Label Collection

The Black Label Collection features Barbies for collectors aged 14 years of age and older.

Barbie Famous Friends: DC Comics Black Canary Doll

Barbie Famous Friends: DC Comics Black Canary Doll

Amazon Price: $39.94 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

"When Barbie visits Star City, she needn't worry about crime when Dinah Lance, the Black Canary, is on the case! Mattel recreates the DC Comics' heroine as a Barbie Famous Friends: Black Canary doll, which stands nearly 12" tall. With her comics-authentic costume of black leather jacket, black fishnet stockings, and black thigh boots, Barbie's friend Black Canary will keep the criminal element at bay!" ~~ Amazon

Brand New Black Canary Barbies Are Also Available Through eBay

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Pre-Owned Black Canary Barbies on eBay

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More Reading About This Barbie Doll

Black Canary Barbie® Doll at Barbie Collector.com
DC Comics super heroine Black Canary is known for her martial-arts skills and her "Canary Cry" - a high powered, sonic scream with the ability to shatter objects and incapacitate villains. Barbie® doll captures this super heroine's essence, wearing her signature black "leather" bodysuit and jacket, patterned tights, and black boots with "golden" details. Long honey blond hair with bangs and black gloves with "golden" details complete the look.
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The official Mattel site for Barbie Collector featuring a Doll Showcase including 600+ Barbie Collector dolls dating back to 1980, plus news, events, and features relating to the world of Barbie collecting.
Black Canary - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Black Canary is a fictional character, a DC Comics superheroine. Created by writer Robert Kanigher and artist Carmine Infantino, the character first appeared in Flash Comics #86 (August 1947).

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Black Canary Barbie On Google

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A black crash pad as thick as a mattress was placed on the ground, and without a rope or harness for protection, Ashima shrugged off her purple jacket, hoisted herself onto the boulder and began to scramble up, her calf muscles bulging gently as she ...
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The Black Canary First Appeared In DC Comic's Flash #86 In August, 1947

Here she is featured on the cover of issue #92 in February, 1948.

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"Here's the thing that really bewilders me. If I do a google image search for "Barbie swimsuit" I find lots of different Barbie dolls wearing less clothing than this Black Canary version." ~~ Jason M. Bryant

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What do you think of Black Canary Barbie?

Has Mattel gone too far with the Black Canary Barbie or should she simply be accepted as she was intended, as an adult collector's item? I look forward to receiving your responses and hearing what you have to say. However, please note that I will be moderating the comments. Debate is fine and everyone has a right to their own opinion, if expressed in an acceptable manner.

So, what do you think of the Black Canary Barbie?

  • cuteordeath Apr 5, 2011 @ 6:06 pm | delete
    I'd never heard of this, but that doll is really cute. ^^
  • sleepyjean Mar 15, 2011 @ 3:12 pm | delete
    I had no idea she existed, my first lens is about vintage Barbies, I think she's very beautiful, and thank you for educating me about the Canary doll.
  • Susan52 Mar 3, 2010 @ 6:50 am | delete
    Ah, superhero character. She does make a stunning Barbie. Returning the lensroll to my Supergirl lens. (Thanks!)
  • charlino Nov 9, 2009 @ 6:20 pm | delete
    Something lovely for the child or child at heart. This is beautifully informative page about the Canary Barbie.
  • varpts Oct 1, 2009 @ 11:31 am | delete
    The page looks great Brenda!
    Thanks for the posts of the pix and the great coverage!
    You already know my view on Black Canary! ;)
    lol
    Warmest Autumn Regards!
    v.
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