Barbie Swan Queen from Swan Lake 12" Collector Edition Doll

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Prange, Stephanie (2003). "Barbie of Swan Lake DVD". Video Store. Vol.25, no.40. Questex, LLC. p.15. ISSN 0195-1750. ProQuest 197585255.

a b c McClain, Buzz (29 September 2003). "Barbie of Swan Lake". Video Business. Vol.23, no.39. Reed Business Information, Inc. p.17. Gale A108550707. Families, girls growing up, and a whole slew of collectors have been grateful to Mattel president and inventor, Ruth Handler, for giving them a franchise worth appreciating in all its manifold splendors. And, as has become the case, to cash in on! Barbie dolls are not just pretty they are also pretty expensive, if some of their collector-value prices are to be believed. So if you happen to own one of these Barbies, or know someone who does, you’re sitting on a mini-goldmine, and that’s only if you have the heart to give them away. Describing the film as "teem[ing] with villainy, magic and fantasy", Nancy Churnin in The Dallas Morning News wrote that Barbie of Swan Lake "exceeds expectations"; she noted its educational value. [23] Reviewing the film for Video Business, Buzz McClain wrote, "Director Hurley overcomes the potential robotic coldness of the digital animation, which at times resembles that of a videogame, by infusing undeniable charm into the story and characters." McClain also noted the cultural value of the film's ballet sequences and classical music, highlighted in the DVD extras. [13] Blumberg, Hannah; Fessatidis, Alexis (1 October 2003). "Kidsday". Newsday. p.B10. ProQuest 279691803.In 2003, the movie was nominated for the Best Animated DVD Premiere Movie by the DVD Exclusive Awards. The movie's producers, Jessica C. Durchin and Jennifer Twiner McCarron, were the potential recipients of the award. In 2004, the Satellite Awards nominated Barbie of Swan Lake for the Best Youth DVD. Nicole Oliver as Carlita – An elf who is turned into a skunk by Rothbart. She’s Ivan's best friend and love interest. Maggie Wheeler as Odile – A witch and Rothbart's spoiled daughter who fools Prince Daniel at the ball by using magic to take on the form of Odette. In the end, she becomes a maid in Erasmus' library. Video Software Dealers Association Home Entertainment Award for Best Family Title of the Year From an Independent Studio — Won [32] [33]

This is the third and final Barbie film distributed by Artisan before Lionsgate took over the company. Ian James Corlett as Ivan – An elf who is turned into a porcupine. He’s Carlita's best friend and love interest.

The story is being told by Barbie to her little sister Kelly, who is feeling uneasy about being at overnight camp for the first time and doesn’t want to compete in the big race tomorrow. To help, Barbie remembers the story while looking at constellations, being started on after finding Cygnus. DVD Premiere Awards". Video Premiere Awards. Archived from the original on 18 December 2003 . Retrieved 18 April 2022. The Queen ends by telling Odette every time Rothbart casts a spell on someone or takes them prisoner, her magic becomes weaker and he takes over more of the forest. Odette also meets the other elves of the forest: Carlita, now a skunk; Ivan, a porcupine; Marisa, a deer; Liana, a fox; Kelly, a cygnet; and Jenny, a mouse. As per the legend Odette is the one who will save the forest because the crystal chose her. Odette, not wanting to get mixed up in the situation however, refuses. She says that she must return home as her father and sister are looking for her. The Fairy Queen complies but sends Lila to escort her out and give one last try at convincing her. Rothbart appears in the wood with his daughter, cornering Odette by a tree. As it turns out he had gotten word that Odette had freed the crystal and is the one destined to defeat him.