To my Asatru friends,

[camwyn]

I am so, so sorry...

Princess of the Vikings Barbie.

Inspired by the legendary Nordic seafarers, Princess of the Vikings™ Barbie® doll is independent and powerful. She wears a flowing gown, worn with a golden mesh overskirt and breastplate. Inspired by the battles of the legendary Vikings, her trusty sword hangs from a golden cord that wraps at her waist. Her strawberry blond braids are topped with a bold golden helmet, complete with "wing" ornamentation.

GLaaaah.

Comments

[eevieivy.livejournal.com]

Barbie's got a really lame sword.

And also: I felt that the Water Katchina Barbie (or whatever it was) was worse. Or at least just as bad, if in a different way. Yecht.

I really want to know how people think that any of this is a good idea. :P

[lwood.livejournal.com]

Well, actually we thought it was "cute, and not bad considering it's a Barbie," and several of us bought 'em, particularly for girls who like Cute Things.

DLP's granddaughter got one of those, and a Greek Princess Barbie because Mr. DLP does Hellenic Reconstruction stuff. Then again... she's eight or some such.

-- Lorrie

[silly-dan.livejournal.com]

Better than the "Greek Goddess" one. Supposed to be Athena, but looks more like Aphrodite as portrayed on Hercules: The Legendary Journeys.

[genarti]

All I can say is *snerrrrrk!*.

But then that's what I say to most Embrace Someone's Heritage Barbies.

[tooticki.livejournal.com]

Well. I'm not a friend of yours (came by to read Hellblazer: Hogwarts, which is pure brilliance. You rock.), but I am Asatru. And I find it kind of funny. I mean, it's Barbie. You can't really hope for historical correctness. And vikings dressed in frilly lace is always funny.

[kippurbird.livejournal.com]

Personally my favorite all time Barbie has to be "George Washington Barbie" Where the "delightful" blond is dressed up as the First Prez of the USA.