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“We went through dozens of sketches and stylisations because we wanted to make sure that we captured E.T.’s sweet, child-like innocence through the sculpt,” said Jan Jauregui, manager of product design at Mattel.

“My first experience with fashion was dressing a Barbie doll and collaborating with them on a full collection will definitely be the highlight of my career,” said Sabaji.

“Our partnership with Mattel is reaching new heights,” said Mike O’Connell, Managing Director for Rubies.

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“We look forward to working with our incredible partners at Skydance Media to craft a story that evokes the imaginative spirit of this beloved Mattel franchise and delights fans of all ages,” said Robbie Brenner, Executive Producer at Mattel Films.

The set includes 3,802 bricks and measures 24 inches wide when open.

Mattel’s President and COO Richard Dickson will discuss Barbie’s fashion legacy to date, and also look ahead at the brand’s bright future in this sector.

Designed by Emiliano Santalucia, the figure boasts over 30 points of articulation, fabric costume elements and a raft of accessories.

“The Mattel PlayBack program, aimed at repurposing these materials into new products and help the environment, now provides parents and caregivers the opportunity to give these beloved Fisher-Price toys a new lease on life,” said Chuck Scothon, SVP and GM of Fisher-Price Infant and Preschool.

The figure is housed within a copy of Dr Ian Malcolm’s book, God Creates Dinosaurs.