Barbie to get some Kardashian gal pals?

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Television personalities (L-R) Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian and Kris Jenner arrive at the grand opening of the Kardashian Khaos store at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada December 15, 2011. REUTERS/Las Vegas Sun/Steve Marcus

Television personalities (L-R) Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian and Kris Jenner arrive at the grand opening of the Kardashian Khaos store at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada December 15, 2011.

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LOS ANGELES | Wed Jan 4, 2012 6:06pm EST

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Is Barbie cosying up with the Kardashians?

Celebrity magazine Us Weekly reported on Wednesday that the world's most famous doll was getting three high-profile new friends -- reality TV stars Kim, Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian.

Us Weekly quoted an unnamed source as saying that the Kardashian sisters -- who found fame in the U.S. show "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" -- will be immortalized as Barbie's pals in an upcoming limited-edition doll line.

"The dolls will reflect the girls' measurements and may even come in Kardashian-designed outfits," the source said.

Barbie doll makers Mattel declined to comment, saying they never comment on "product rumors."

But the iconic Barbie herself, whose "careers" over the past 50 years have ranged from U.S. President to computer engineer, said in a cryptic Twitter message on January 1 that she had a new job to look forward to.

"I'm so excited to share my New Year's resolution with you dolls! I'm going to pursue a dream I've always had... to be a Fashion Designer!" Barbie tweeted.

Kim Kardashian, who made headlines last year by marrying basketball player Kris Humphries in a lavish TV wedding and filing for divorce 72 days later, has also been dropping hints.

"Merry Christmas Barbs @BarbieStyle! Long time no see! What did Ken get you for Christmas? Miss you doll!," Kardashian tweeted on Christmas Day.

"I'm sure we will be seeing lots of each other!Shopping soon!Xo RT @BarbieStyle: Happy Doll-idays to you too @KimKardashian! See you in 2012?"

(Reporting by Jill Serjeant)

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Comments (3)
This is shameful! How could any a toy company like Barbie fashioned one of their dolls after a woman like Kim, whose fame came from a sex tape & playboy spread! Their show is not a children’s show! I am so disturbed reading this & hope Mattel abandons this stupid idea.

Jan 04, 2012 7:52pm EST  --  Report as abuse
I am also disturbed reading my first comment, because it needs some serious editing, lol .

Jan 04, 2012 8:14pm EST  --  Report as abuse
AlisonR1 wrote:
Lol, @voiceof1person I totally agree with you. Children should be no where near the Kardashian family, especially Kim. I hope this doesn’t happen, they should definitely rethink this idea.

Jan 05, 2012 6:08pm EST  --  Report as abuse
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