Coming to You Before the Upcoming Tomb Raider Film
It was long overdue, but Mattel has revealed a new Barbie inspired by a video game character. To be specific, Mattel has revealed a new Tomb Raider Barbie based on Alicia Vikander’s portrayal. Here’s a version of Lara Croft, inspired by the upcoming film.
The upcoming Tomb Raider film itself is inspired by the 2013 game. Like in both, this new Barbie is Lara wielding a climbing axe. Furthermore, she has a fully articulated body, a map, tank top, and cargo pants. As an added touch, you can even see the bandage on her right arm. Naturally, all that’s missing is wounds and dirt. But Mattel can’t advertise that kind of brutality to kids. Therefore, if you’re a father or mother contemplating purchasing this for a child, remember to also purchase the game so that your child knows what Lara has been through.
Tomb Raider Barbie will be released on March 9, 2018. You can currently pre-order her for $29.99 on the official website. The Tomb Raider film, produced by MGM, hits theaters on March 16, 2018. You can find Tomb Raider, the game by Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix, on PS3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Speaking of the film, be sure to stay tuned for our early review.