Black Canary Barbie Controversy

Black Canary Barbie

Black Canary Barbie Doll "kicks" into action, wearing a costume of faux leather blakc jacket, signature fishnet stockings, and striking faux leather boots with "metallic" accents. A mane of blond hair and deep crimson lips give the doll a dramatic look, as do the dark brows framing azure blue eyes, outlined by vivid ebony lashes.

Mattel Inc. has come full circle with it's DC Comics super heroine line of Barbie dolls, including, known for her high-powered sonic scream - the "Canary Cry."The original Barbie, launched in March 1959, was inspired by a German fashion doll called Bild Lilli, based on the comic-strip character Lilli, a working girl who knew what she wanted and was not above using men to get it.

Barbie, a popular Christmas gift for little girls worldwide for nearly 50 years, has not been without her critics, and some people are not thrilled with Black Canary Barbie's S&M look.

“Barbie has always been on the tarty side and this is taking it too far, says religious group Christian Voice. "A children’s doll in sexually suggestive clothing is irresponsible – it’s filth.”

Well, that sonic scream does have the ability to shatter objects and incapacitate villains.

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