“Batman in pink?”— Netizens have mixed reactions to Barbie-Batman doll crossover announcement 

Batman and Barbie have long been pop culture icons, with Batman's crime-fighting persona and Barbie's fashion and career versatility. Mattel and Warner Bros. Discovery are launching a Barbie x Batman doll crossover on September 18, as announced on the official Instagram accounts of Barbie and DC.

The fact that these two characters might coexist on toy shelves surprises many of their fans. It makes sense that both icons have defied gender stereotypes to encourage the younger generation to be creative and strong. But the question remains - whether the pink doll overshadows Batman’s dark persona, or the Dark Knight brings a new edge to the fashion doll's world.

Netizens have mixed reactions to the doll crossover announcement and took to X to share their thoughts, ranging from disbelief to excitement.

"Batman in pink?" a netizen commented.

"That's not possible! 😂" another user wrote.

Among the mixed reactions it has received, some users shared their excitement as well.

"So excited for this!" one user wrote.

"This is exciting. Haha. **pulls debit card out and waits**," a fan sounded eager to get their hands on the dolls.

The mix of responses highlights just how surprising and intriguing this crossover is to fans.

"You can brush Batman’s hair, undress him everywhere :))" one user humorously commented.

"A Harley Quinn Barbie?" another mused with curiosity.

"Wtf are the barbie and batman crossover dolls. like, a combination?" a user questioned.

Some found the idea entertaining yet perplexing.

"Barbie and Batman??? Batman in Barbie dress," one of them mentioned.

"Wait. What? Come on Barbie, let's go party!" another user exclaimed.

"I love the age we live, bc we be gettall types of crossovers, like this one, i wouldve never expected something like this, but i think it neat," one user commented.

Even though some of the audience didn't know what to make of it, most seemed open to witnessing how this crossover would unfold. Precisely, it is part of Batman’s 85th birthday celebration, and this crossover also tickles the long-cherished nostalgia tied to both franchises. Mattel intends to release dolls for Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy as part of the celebration, along with the crossover.

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Barbie beat Batman's record in 2023

The concept of a 'Pink Batman' can be quite intriguing, as fans believe. Both characters share a history of being cultural symbols—Batman represents justice and Barbie's character symbolizes empowerment. The two previously crossed paths in 2013, when Barbie and Ken cosplayed as Batgirl and Batman.

Today, viewers find these characters more approachable with actors like Ben Affleck, who played Batman in the DCEU, and Margot Robbie, who brought the pink doll's character to life.

The movie, Barbie, beat the Batman franchise in 2023 to become Warner Bros.'s highest-grossing release. Following the collaboration among Greta Gerwig, Mattel, and Warner Bros., the movie earned approximately $1446 billion globally and turned out to be a milestone in Warner Bros. Discovery’s hundred years' records.

Previously, Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight generated $536 million in 2008 for the highest-grossing title.

Both characters' cinematic incarnations share the same stylist and costume designer, Jacqueline Durran, who designed Barbie's costumes for the 2023 film and created Robert Pattinson's Batman outfit.

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Though their worlds seem miles apart on the surface, behind-the-scenes connections between the two brands are quite impressive, further exciting fans for their upcoming crossover.