VICTIM BARBIE?

Here at Doc40, for reasons better not discussed, we always keep half an eye on Mattel and Barbie if only as a plastic bellwether of the times. The promo blurb reads – “In 1963, Alfred Hitchcock, the Master of Suspense, gave us a tale of terror not soon forgotten in his film “The Birds.” Dressed in a re-creation of the stylish green skirt-suit worn by the film’s ill-fated heroine in an iconic scene, Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” Barbie® Doll celebrates the 45th anniversary of the acclaimed film. From the doll’s classic ensemble to the perfectly painted expression to the accompanying black birds, every aspect captures the film’s infamous appeal.” But is this a little weird or what? And what other victim Barbie dolls might be coming to a Toys R Us near you real soon? Elm Street Barbie? Halloween Barbie? Bates Motel Barbie? Or Barbies modeled on a few of the Marquis de Sade’s girlfriends?

The secret word is Malibu