A really charming part of Barbie history is all the tiny accessories for Barbie to use. There's something that just HITS about a tiny object.
In 2017, a number of accessory packs hit the market for Barbie. This is nothing unusual: Mattel frequently cycles through different portrayals of tiny objects or outfits to match what is currently on trend or what hasn't been in the Barbie line lately, to encourage new purchases. This particular run of accessory packs included food items for "gourmet stories".
The Breakfast pack, for example, had bacon and eggs, a pan and a waffle iron. (Note: although the outside of the waffle iron contains the Barbie logo, the inside doesn't. This is a missed opportunity to print the Barbie logo directly on the waffles. Mattel, I am trying to help YOU out here.)
I'm quite fond of these, for a number of reasons. First and foremost, I love a tiny object - but also I like some of the details. I like how the cup measures are shaped like hearts in the baking set. I like that the pasta set comes with a colander!
The downside, though: as far as I can tell the sets are hard molded plastic and you can't e.g. use the tongs. This is really disappointing and Mattel could do better.
But I would be remiss in not pointing out the taco party pack.
Why does this one stand out to me? Well, first of all, I love tacos. But second of all, it features a green margarita glass.
Maybe Barbie is drinking soda out of it, but you can't tell me that ISN'T a margarita glass.
I support Barbie drinking responsibly.
