1,000 Barbie dolls and counting: Superfan loves new Margot Robbie and Ryan Reynolds movie
  • 9 months ago
A Barbie fanatic who has 1,000 of the dolls in her collection “absolutely loved” the new film.

Clare Rawling, 42, who saw a pre-release screening which left her in tears with its “lovely touches” - and references to the doll’s vintage era.

The mum has forked out thousands of pounds on dolls and accessories spanning six decades.

She also boasts a brilliant collection of outfits, props and sets which she plays with by arranging them in scenarios and taking pictures for social media.

Clare, who saw the film on Monday with a friend in London, praised Margot Robbie and Ryan Reynolds' real-life performances of Barbie and Ken as "spot on".

And she said fans should be ready for a few “twists and turns” in the movie, which left her feeling emotional about her love for the 'plastic fantastic' icon.