Available now in stores – the Hunger Games Katniss Doll by Mattel is flying off shelves. The doll is designed by Bill Greening and rather than give her a brunette Barbie face, Greening has given Katniss a look of her own.
Whether you are a fan of the books and the movie or not (Megan loved the books, I don’t care for the story line), you can certainly appreciate the fascination and popularity of this character. The Hunger Games has overshadowed the Twilight Series in the blink of an eye.
Mattel‘s version of The Hunger Games Katniss will be a black label doll, affordably priced at $29.99. Due to the limited run and popularity of the movie, I fully expect to see her going for much higher on the secondary market. If you are interested in adding Mattel‘s Katniss Barbie to your collection, they are available now in stores, on Amazon.com, Barbiecollector.com or EntertainmentEarth.com.
What do you think of the Mattel take on Katniss? It will be interesting to see which other doll manufacturers (like Tonner) get licensing permission and what spin they put on the characters. Also, I am pretty sure Katniss and the other Hunger Games characters will be very popular Halloween costumes this year based on some of the items I am already seeing like this Hunger Games Black District 12 T-shirt Costume.
I am not kidding, I seriously screamed when I saw her. I WANT HER.
firsty yay I love it
oops not firsty sorry
Wow, I like her! I don’t really like The Hunger Games, but I love this doll! She is PRETTY!
wow shes gorgeus I wonder if they will make some of the other charters
wow she is really pretty i want her!!
WOW ok then who new.
She looks so realistic!!! I’m totally putting this on my birthday wish-list.
I’m glad they didn’t ruin her! I was afraid a Barbie Katniss would be too girly girly, but I like her! I may have to get her, especially if others are too expensive.
I honestly don’t like the doll. To me, this doll just doesn’t look…. Katniss. Sure, the doll’s pretty, but she just doesn’t seem like Katniss to me.
Beautiful doll! I want her!!!
Ing I need to order her as soon as poosible!!!!!!!!!
I think Katniss is cute, but I think she should be an Ellowyne Wilde doll
I bet Robert Tonner’s version of Katniss will be stunning.
the dool looks good but it looks like the actress and I dont think the actress looked good enough to be katniss even though her acting was great
Awesome.
I love Hunger Games! I think the doll’s face looks like Glimmer in the movie. I am not a fan of barbie’s but love this one!
omg i love the hunger games and this doll !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i want her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and i hope they make a peeta!!
I hope they make a Rue or Gale
NEED HER RUE AND PRIM AND GLIMMER AND PEETA AND……….RAN OUT OF BREATH!
i need to have that.
Nice!! I want it!
will u have a giveaway for her?
Lilly – I won’t know until later this summer. I would love to be able to do a Katniss giveaway – we’ll have to wait and see.
She’s so pretty, they made the lips very similar to Jennifer Lawrence’s. I am defiantly getting her.
I’m not really into barbies, but I think Mattel did a very good job on all the details. I could definitely tell it’s Katniss.
I really do love how they represented her. when i first heard they were making a Katniss barbie, I was sure she’d look more Barbie, less Katniss, seing as Katniss would hate barbies. but I’m very happy with the way she turned out. I love her jacket and bow-and-arrows, they are represented perfectly from the movie. and the mockingjay pin. I don’t think I’ll get her though.Now, if they make Peeta, and do him well, would happily fork over $30, but if now, I’ll have to settle for the Peeta action figure.
Oh!! I want her! I lve that she has brown hair and green eyes, like me:) But were NOT identical.
There is just ONE thing i noticed. In the books in the games Katniss gets a bow with THREE strings. But that doesn’t bother me. Do you know if they will be in stores?
Abby- Don’t forget Gale!
Erica – they should be available in stores in August according to what I have read.
I’m personally not a huge fan of the movie/book series, but that doll is really pretty. I have the Barbie Diaries doll from 2006, and this doll looks like Barbie’s friend Courtney from the movie (Barbie Diaries, not The Hunger Games).
How cool!
i just finished reading book 3. i totally cried. wow. just…. wow. i mean (SPOILER SO WILL NOT SAY) died!!!!! poor Katniss!! what an ending.
:cry(
IF ROBERT TONNER MAKES A KATNISS DOLL ILL WANT HER sorry for the capitals, caps lock was on.
Alicia – I am 99% sure a Tonner version of the Hunger Games characters is in the works.
I’ll wait for the Tonner then, his version would be amazing. I hope that they do her Girl on Fire interview dress : )
I’m probably a bit too obsessed with the hunger games. I may finally break down and get my very first Barbie doll since I was 6.
Char- The storyline may seem very un-appealing, I myself wasn’t interested in it before. But its more about, as my mom explains it “What you will do to survive, and what you will do to protect those you love” A 12 year old girl I know also posted an interview on a website recently:
“To those people who say that the book sends a terrible message because kids shouldn’t be reading a book where teenagers kill each other, I would recommend you read and comprehend the book and its message first. The Hunger Games is about protecting your family and putting the lives of those you love above your life. Katniss is not bloodthirsty or ecstatic over the fact that children are dying. She’s doing what she has to do to survive and protect her family, and she’s rebelling in the arena, trying to stop the death match.
I love the Hunger Games because it’s different. It’s not your typical Twilight romance. It’s not about how terrible a girl’s life is until she finds her true love. It’s not about a fifteen year old who gets a zit and her whole life is over. Seriously, there’s a book where that happens. Marketed towards kids like me. It’s offensive.
Katniss doesn’t need someone to rescue her, she’s not miserable until she finds the perfect boy, and she is not all wrapped up in romance. She hunts, she kills, she stands up for herself. And the boys she loves (yes, there is a small love triangle in the story, and no, it’s not the major component of the book) are not the “Hotties of the Hunger Games” that reviewers talk about to try to appeal to girls my age. The boys have feelings. Katniss never describes them as hot or cute. She describes them as sweet, emotional and strong. Which I think is important to kids my age, to know that guys should be more than just looks.”
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I just feel like I have to tell that to everyone, I’m sorry if thats annoying. But of course, reading the series or watching the movie is your choice.
That’s it. I’m offically getting my second Barbie doll!!!!!! (yes I’ve only had one) XD
I freaked out when i saw her! I will save up every penny for her-which wont take long! I am like obsessed with the hunger games!
Oh and i would LOVE to have peeta! I LOVE him too!! And maybe Gale and …….the whole collection! LOL!
i mean
Zoe just what your saying is making me want to read it now lol
Zoe- WHAT!?! I have only got to read the first book since the second is on hold at the library.
Kalina- I love what that girl said in the interview! My gandparents DO NOT like the Hunger Games, i over heard them talking about it. And when I read it i only knew a tiny bit about it. But know if the subject ever gets brought up with them about it i will know what to say!
Im saving my money for a concert, gotta have souvenirs, but i will have alot left over and with bday money i will probly get Katniss…hopfully
Zoe- I have a feeling who died is – sorry not going to say it. But i have a feeling it’s –
SHE. IS. MINE.
I NEED HER!
Do you know when she is coming out in stores like Walmart???
I am OBSESSED with The Hunger Games and I am making a custom Katniss AG doll!
I actually need her. XP
~Britts xx
I am reading the books now. I’m on the third one. Everyone in my class about is reading them. They Are Awesome! Katniss sounds pretty in the books.