Debuting at the 2007 American International Toy Fair, the Hairspray doll line includes highly detailed representations of the main characters from the film, offering fans a chance to take home a piece of the movie. “Last year we went looking for a company to translate the fun and visual excitement of Hairspray to a line of fashion dolls,†said Dave Imhoff, Senior Executive Vice President of Worldwide Licensing & Merchandising, New Line Cinema. “When Play Along came back and said they could
make the dolls sing some of the wonderful songs in the film, we knew we had the partner we wanted.†Hitting retails shelves in July 2007 to coincide with the theatrical release, the Hairspray dolls offer authentic replicas of the central characters in the movie, including Edna Turnblad (played by John Travolta), Tracy Turnblad (played by newcomer Nicole Blonsky), Penny Pingleton (played by Amanda Bynes) and Link Larkin (played by tween heartthrob Zac Efron from Disney’s High School Musical). Wearing their
signature fashions from key scenes in the film, the detailed dolls stand between 10 1/2 and 12 inches tall. Bringing extra excitement to the line are the singing dolls, which will play signature songs from the movie’s soundtrack. SRP $14.99 – $24.99 The dolls will be available through Play Along Toys.
OMG! How cool is that? I want the John Travolta one so badly! Now I can’t wait for this movie and these dolls!
