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New 2025 Día De Los Muertos Barbie and Ken Dolls Revealed

Mattel has unveiled its 2025 Barbie and Ken figures designed to celebrate the Mexican Día de los Muertos holiday observed on November 1st and 2nd.
Mattel annually launches dolls inspired by the Mexican holiday honoring those who have passed away, featuring this year’s Ken designed by Ari Sarinana and Barbie created by Lynda Kyaw.
Barbie wears a white three-tier gown adorned with cempasúchil flowers symbolizing the three altar levels representing underworld, living world, and spirit world.
Ken wears a traditional Jalisco-style charro outfit featuring an embroidered shirt with marigold flowers, a sombrero, and gold-accented vest and pants, while both have skull makeup resembling catrinas.
These dolls emphasize cultural symbolism as marigolds guide spirits to family altars, reflecting the belief that the dead return to visit during this holiday.

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