In honor of the debut of Barbie® The X-Files™ Agent Fox Mulder Doll and Barbie® The X-Files™ Agent Dana Scully Doll, Barbie® Signature is taking you behind the scenes! See what went into creating the dolls made to celebrate the 25th anniversary of one the most successful television dramas of all time.

To faithfully reproduce the signature looks of FBI special agents Dana Scully and Fox Mulder, the Barbie® Signature team got to study actual costumes used in the hit sci-fi series. Principal Designer Bill Greening and Softgoods Design Manager Carolina Cadena worked together to create the doll-sized versions of their dark suits.

Of course, their wardrobe wouldn't be complete without accessories! Development Project Manager Ashley Chan worked with Bill to review all the small parts for accuracy, including their shoes, badges, government IDs, and more.

Unlike our 1998 The X-Files™ Giftset, which featured Barbie® and Ken® in the roles of FBI special agents Dana Scully and Fox Mulder, the new giftset features dolls with faces sculpted to the likeness of the actors. Barbie® Signature Project Sculptor Ray Cavalluzzi used a variety of reference photos to develop digital models for the face sculpts.

To make an actor look camera-ready for television, hair and makeup are key, and THE X-FILES is no exception. Luckily, the Barbie® Signature team knows a lot about hair and makeup, too! Project Lead Shirley Fujisaki (Hair Designer) and Project Designer Alexandra Stoyan-Lopez (Face Design) also relied on an array of reference material to make sure the dolls' hair rooting and styling, and detailed face painting brought the characters to life.

When you order Barbie® The X-Files™ Agent Fox Mulder Doll and Barbie® The X-Files™ Agent Dana Scully Doll, the dolls arrive packed in specially designed doll boxes. Before that happens, the Barbie® Signature team not only has to design the packaging, they also have to pack sample dolls to make sure they look great inside the box. Below, Senior Packaging Engineer Kambiz Betaharon gets the dolls ready for our internal review, and Project Designer Tyler Russell presents the digital and real-life versions of the boxed dolls to the team.

And that's how you celebrate the 25th anniversary of the influential series that went from breakout sci-fi favorite to massive global hit! Celebrate this pop culture touchstone with us, and get your Barbie® The X-Files™ Agent Fox Mulder Doll and Barbie® The X-Files™ Agent Dana Scully Doll in our shop now!

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By Allen Voivod

With a shared passion for everything pop, Barbie® celebrates the artistic impact of renowned artist Keith Haring, whose colorful work continues to inspire and delight! Keith Haring X Barbie® Doll honors Haring’s life and legacy with a fashion that embodies his distinct visual language.

Keith Haring shook the 1980s art scene with his unique style and impactful designs – his subway drawings drew the eyes of thousands of Americans who would later recognize his work in the form of murals, sculptures, and apparel design. Haring’s dynamic work, composed of bold lines and vivid colors, did much to shape the fashion of the 1980s, and his unparalleled style continues to inspire, long after.

Featuring iconic illustrations by the esteemed artist, Keith Haring X Barbie® Doll pays tribute to Haring’s work with a head-to-toe graphic ensemble. Layered over a mesh tank, Barbie® doll wears an off-the-shoulder sweatshirt featuring Haring’s famed ‘Radiant Baby.’ Haring’s dancing figures are depicted on Barbie® doll’s crisp, white stiletto boots with black soles, and in an all-over print on her electric-pink pants.

Bright details, including silvery hoop earrings with details inspired by Haring’s ‘Radiant Baby,’ multi-colored bangles, and red sunglasses, make the perfect pairing to the artist’s vibrant palette. Barbie® also carries a metallic purse with a boom box illustration, wears her hair in a top-knot twisted braid, and completes this bold look with colorful makeup.

Haring’s work continues to touch the lives of new generations – just like Barbie® does! That’s why Keith Haring X Barbie® Doll is both a collectible treasure and a definitive celebration of two timeless pop-culture icons. As a Gold Label™ doll, she will only be produced in limited quantities, so get yours today in the online shop!

© Keith Haring Foundation. www.haring.com. Licensed by Artestar, New York.

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Celebrate with us! Barbie® doll turns 55 on Sunday, and she looks just as glamtastic as ever. Check out this special video for the 2014 Birthday Wishes® Barbie® Doll, and find out about the one-day special offers in the shop for this fabulous occasion!

Sunday, 3/9 only! Get free standard shipping on all orders $55 and up*. You’ll also get the gorgeous Barbie™ 12” Wall Calendar free with your order!**

Leave a birthday greeting for Barbie® in the comments, then shop it up!

*Free standard shipping offer with $55 minimum purchase (excluding any applicable tax) begins 3/9/14 at 12:01am CT and expires 3/9/14 at 11:59pm CT. Not valid on previous purchases. May not be combined with any other offer or discount. Applies to standard shipping only, and excludes rush orders and additional shipping charges for Canadian addresses.

**Free calendar ($14 retail value) offer begins 3/9/14 at 12:01am CT. Offer good while supplies last or 3/9/14 at 11:59pm CT, whichever comes first. One calendar per order.

“Fabulousity!” There’s no other word to describe this new video inspired by the playful Barbie® doll commercials of the ’80s and ’90s. Discover Moschino Barbie® doll’s “fabulousity” right here.

The final doll in the Haunted Beauty™ Collection has arrived, and she’s looking for a groom to join her for a scarily-ever-after in wedded bliss! Meet Zombie Bride™ Barbie® Doll in one of the spookiest videos you’ll see all year.

Can’t see the videos above? Click here to watch it right on YouTube!

She’s available in the shop right now, so be sure to get her … before she gets you!