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Everybody loves a good Barbie concept. From astronaut, to surfer, to stylist, Mattel is always busy showing Barbie’s many sides. But there is a side of Barbie with some familiar faces that you already love but might not be aware of their existence: the Barbie dolls inspired by celebrities.Mattel is always keeping up to date with different trends, fashion, and pop culture references, and let’s be real, celebrities are a big part of all 3, so it is only natural that Mattel decided to create …

Since 2010, Monster Highhas had us screaming––out of excitement! The brand put a twist on the “normal” fashion dolls people usually think of––the prim and proper Barbies and ultra-chic Bratz dolls now had some competition! And not just any kind of competition––Monster High is perhaps the most unique doll line to date!What’s the Monster High Story?Monster High is an exciting fictional story about fashionable monster girls and boys (or “ghouls” and “mansters”) who go to high school and embar …

A look inside LEGO’s San Diego Comic-Con booth 2022Were you not able to make it out to San Diego Comic-Con this year? We-R-Toys has all of the LEGO Group’s booth updates and 2022 Con exclusives straight from the show floor.Although the LEGO Group has been reported to have abandoned their exclusive sets and minifigures for good, the sheer size and interactivity of their booth this year seemed to signify that they have no intentions of slowing down. In fact, there was a vast variety of S …

Taking Pop Culture Back to School“Unzipping” The History of The BackpackBackpacks have been around since the late 1940s and have become an absolute necessity for the modern day student. In today’s world, backpacks have become a form of self expression that highlights the students’ interests with each new year. For the Marvel fan, it could be this Spider-Man No Way Home Suit Up Backpack. The Beauty and The Beast Stained Glass Window Mini Backpack from Loungefly might be perfect for the die-hard D …

Olivia Newton-John was an acclaimed singer with multiple number one hits and four Grammy awards under her belt. Newton-John’s musical career is impressive; she was said to be one of the best-selling music artists from the second half of the 20th century to the present. However, Newton-John’s most iconic and remembered achievement is without a doubt the pop culture gem Grease, a movie that has influenced multiple generations.Why is Grease so popular?Grease is a movie described as a musical …