From The Cheap Toy Roundup 2005
1 Modern Circle: Barbie Producer ($9.99, from $28.99)
At this point in her auspicious career, Barbie has toiled in every trade short of truck-stop hooker. The 1 Modern Circle Barbie Producer doll thrillingly reintroduces Barbie as an “indie film producer looking to cast her leading man.” The back of the box offers a tantalizing glimpse into Barbie’s life: “Barbie immediately turns to her trusted assistant Melody and says ‘Melody, your priority is to set up interviews with prospective additional crew.’” Can your child handle the excitement? Producer Barbie, the Christine Vachon of the doll world, comes with a laptop, midriff-baring outfit, and cell phone to hurl angrily at Melody’s stupid fucking head after she forgets to pick up Barbie’s toy poodle from the groomer.