As of May 2013 Florida has the first life size Barbie Dreamhouse, a 10,000 square foot affair containing 350 dolls,an elevator,the dream closet,a bright pink baby grand piano all included behind an Art Deco exterior. A few days later in Berlin and even larger (27,000 sq. ft.) version opened with mixed opinions. A group of activists claiming it represents domesticity and if that role is strengthened in childhood it will be a life long role. I say give me a break,they're just kids, did anyone ever protest Cinderella's Castle in Disneyland? I also wonder if the furnishings are made to accommodate Barbie's rather different proportions? The Dreamhouse in Berlin was scheduled to move to another European city after its 3 month stay in Berlin.
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