'Ted Lasso' returns — as a Barbie doll
William GallagherA boxed-up "Ted Lasso" Barbie doll may be just kenough for a great Christmas present
Mattel has launched a series of Barbie dolls, celebrating the Apple TV+ hit with the Ted action figuring coming with accessories including a soccer ball.
From being the first breakout hit on Apple TV+, to being edible in biscuit form, and welcoming visitors to its real-life London pub, "Ted Lasso" is gone, but not forgotten.
Now Mattel has launched its Barbie Signature Ted Lasso Doll, which sells for $50 and is strictly limited to two per order.
"Our Ted doll is wearing a sporty blue tracksuit with sneakers," says the company on its Mattel Creations site. "He also has removable aviator shades, a whistle, and trusty soccer ball."
"Commemorative packaging features the AFC Richmond locker room complete with "BELIEVE" sign and Nate's homemade suggestion box," it continues. "This tribute would make a Fabu-lasso gift for any fan of the series."
Alongside the doll of Ted himself, Mattel is also selling ones of "Ted Lasso" characters Rebecca Welton and Keeley Jones. Each again costs $50, and there is a two-doll limit per order.
While Ted is available now, Welton ship by November 10, 2023, and Jones by December 8, 2023.
Mattel does not give dimensions for any of the dolls. It does note, though, that none of them can stand alone, so a doll stand is included.
The series "Ted Lasso" concluded on Apple TV+ earlier in 2023, but it's at least possible that there may yet be more to come.
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That looks more like a 70s porn star or a guy with a creeper van than Ted Lasso.
According to the Mattel web site: “BEHIND THE DESIGN “Ted is so sweet, kind, and perpetually joyful. We captured this Ted-ergy and sculpted 12” of plastic fantasticness wearing AFC Richmond’s finest,” says designer Suim Noh.
heh ok that does look pretty goofy. dunno who it is modeled off but it ain’t Ted Lasso