Doctor Who Barbie "for the adult collector" comes complete with high heels and "suspenders"
There must be some misunderstanding...
Barbie has released a new Doctor Who figurine in the shape of Thirteenth Doctor Jodie Whittaker.
Officially aimed at "the adult collector", it comes complete with teeny tiny sonic screwdriver, rainbow-striped t-shirt, cropped trousers and hooded coat.
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The miniature Doctor also has high heeled boots – arguably a bit more glamorous, but definitely less practical for running up and down corridors – and a pair of suspenders...
No, these aren’t the undergarments you might have inadvertently glanced at while passing Ann Summers. “Suspenders”, of course, is the American word for “braces”, a mix-up that’s caused a bit of a stir for some British Who fans…
You can pre-order the Doctor Who Barbie Doll here.
Sadly, no sign yet of Bradley Walsh's Ken doll...
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