Mattel Launches 2026 Day of the Dead Barbie for $1,650

Mattel releases a new Day of the Dead Barbie Signature edition priced at $1,650 pesos.

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Mattel launched the Barbie Signature Day of the Dead 2026 collection in September 2026 as an annual tradition celebrating Mexican culture. ^[1] Mattel released a new Day of the Dead Barbie doll for 2026 designed by Edna Vogel-Amezcua. ^[2] Mattel released a new 2026 Day of the Dead Barbie collection featuring a sophisticated crimson siren-silhouette gown. ^[3] The Barbie Signature Day of the Dead 2026 is available for purchase on the Mattel Creations website, Amazon, and department stores starting at $1,650 pesos. ^[4] The doll was designed by Edna Vogel-Amezcua, who selected a combination of intense red and black satin textures to connect with the season's mysticism. ^[5] The 2026 Barbie doll features a red satin dress with a mermaid silhouette and embroidery inspired by Mexican skeletal art. ^[6] The design incorporates traditional Mexican ceramic motifs, roses, and a sugar skull mask accessory. ^[7] The collection is intended to be a piece that can be preserved and passed down through generations. ^[8]

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Mattel launched the Barbie Signature Day of the Dead 2026 collection in September 2026 as an annual tradition celebrating Mexican culture. · El Universal

Mattel released a new Day of the Dead Barbie doll for 2026 designed by Edna Vogel-Amezcua. · El Informador

Mattel released a new 2026 Day of the Dead Barbie collection featuring a sophisticated crimson siren-silhouette gown. · El Universal

The Barbie Signature Day of the Dead 2026 is available for purchase on the Mattel Creations website, Amazon, and department stores starting at $1,650 pesos. · El Universal

The doll was designed by Edna Vogel-Amezcua, who selected a combination of intense red and black satin textures to connect with the season's mysticism. · El Universal

The 2026 Barbie doll features a red satin dress with a mermaid silhouette and embroidery inspired by Mexican skeletal art. · El Informador

The design incorporates traditional Mexican ceramic motifs, roses, and a sugar skull mask accessory. · El Informador

The collection is intended to be a piece that can be preserved and passed down through generations. · El Informador

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