Disney Princesses Get Surprising 'Barbie' Upgrades From Mattel

Barbie has been the talk of the town lately — at least, the new movie about Barbie has — but last year, the original Barbie dolls were also a hot topic for a big reason. Mattel, the doll and toy company that was famous for making Barbie dolls, finally reclaimed its rights to Disney Barbie dolls

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Mattel Disney Princess 2-In-1 Ballgown Surprise Belle

Inspired by the animated character from Disney's The Little Mermaid, this Ariel mermaid doll makes a splash with swimming action and color-change fun! Squeeze the doll's hips to make her mermaid tail move up and down, like she's really swimming! Kids can attach a seahorse friend to Ariel's arm for even more storytelling fun. Doll also has water-activated color change in her hair and on her tail. Doll cannot stand alone.

Disney Princess Ariel Splash & Swim Doll

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Disney Princess Style Surprise Cinderella Fashion Doll

Inspired by the classic Disney movie The Little Mermaid, this free-spirited Ariel doll dreams of a life beyond the sea. Poseable Ariel fashion doll wears her signature pink dress and has long hair for styling fun. Kids will love getting this Ariel doll ready for land adventures, with accessories like hair clips and a purse.