Black Canary Barbie Controversy - The Hollywood Gossip

Black Canary Barbie

Mattel Inc. has come full circle with it’s DC Comics super heroine line of Barbie dolls, including Black Canary, known for her high-powered sonic scream – the “Canary Cry.”

Black Canary Barbie Doll “kicks” into action, wearing a costume of faux leather blakc jacket, signature fishnet stockings, and striking faux leather boots with “metallic” accents. A mane of blond hair and deep crimson lips give the doll a dramatic look, as do the dark brows framing azure blue eyes, outlined by vivid ebony lashes.

The original Barbie, launched in March 1959, was inspired by a German fashion doll called Bild Lilli, based on the comic-strip character Lilli, a working girl who knew what she wanted and was not above using men to get it.

Barbie, a popular Christmas gift for little girls worldwide for nearly 50 years, has not been without her critics, and some people are not thrilled with Black Canary Barbie’s S&M look.

“Barbie has always been on the tarty side and this is taking it too far, says religious group Christian Voice. “A children’s doll in sexually suggestive clothing is irresponsible – it’s filth.”

Well, that sonic scream does have the ability to shatter objects and incapacitate villains.

For complete information about the Black Canary Barbie and the other DC Comics Dolls – Batgirl, Supergirl and Wonder Woman, check out barbiecollector.com.