(Barbie toys with moving, but she remodels instead)
Move or remodel? That's a question many homeowners face, and Barbie is no exception. After checking out houses across the country, the iconic doll decided to remodel her three-story home in Malibu, Calif.
"That's where most of her family and friends are, so she decided to keep her house but make it more up-to-date," said Michelle Chidoni, Barbie spokeswoman and Mattel Corp. brand manager.
The result is the 2013 Dreamhouse, which hit stores Aug. 27 with a suggested price of $184.99.
In keeping with the lighthearted spirit of Mattel's marketing...
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