The “Barbie” film just about saved film theaters in 2023, and it did not achieve this with ticket gross sales alone. Some AMC screenings of the film have been marketed as a “Barbie Blowout Get together,” which attracted moviegoers in costume who obtained posters, received pool floaties for his or her drinks, and had a shocking quantity of merch accessible for buy on the theater. The holy grail for attendees, although, was the collectible pink Corvette popcorn holder, a wildly impractical merchandise that nonetheless match proper in amidst a colourful and camp-friendly viewers (thus breaking the “automobiles are dangerous popcorn holders” rule).
Whereas the convertible might not match a ton of popcorn, it might match an precise Barbie (seated sideways) or a mini Chelsea/Kelly doll if you wish to flaunt the principles of the street. It is also an incredible callback to one of many Mattel-owned franchise’s most enduring equipment, as Barbie toys have include Corvettes for a number of a long time now. The collectible is a intelligent nod to the thrilling feeling of choosing out a pricier-than-expected toy and truly having your dad and mom say sure for as soon as. At their finest, collectibles are a supply of pleasure that remind adults of childhood whereas additionally assembly them the place they’re immediately. Simply because the “Barbie” film did that for thus many individuals, so did the prospect to personal the Barbie automotive of our desires.
Plus, regardless that gendered advertising and marketing sucks, that is far and away the most effective official popcorn collectible so far that was blatantly marketed to ladies. It blows uninspired or impractical designs for “The Little Mermaid” and “Trolls Band Collectively” out of the water, and little question has a spot of honor on the mantle — or within the toy field — of viewers of all ages.