the classic/fantasy barbies were the shit mannn i dont like the modern ones as much.. i mean ican still enjoy them i just have a low bar lol but the classic ones.. well maybe jts nostalgia but damn i love me some classic princesses and fairies. However despite this ive never seen magic of the pegasus. even though barbie is essentially the entire reason why i love the sound of horse clopping (AGAINST THE FLOOR. LIKE HIGH HEEL CLACKING BUT WITH HORSES. NOT MLP SEX OR WHATEVER)

as we near closer and closer to the event i am ascending constantly into my final state as a Barbie Historian (Animated Movie Variant). so far in my research, i've come to the conclusion that there are pretty much three phases in the Barbie Timeline with some overlap, those phases being the Plain Barbie Era -> the Animal Side-Kick Era -> the Pop Era, defined by the plot-relevence of deliberately markable animal side-kicks, the overuse of catchy pop songs, and the lack thereof. personally i love a jam and usually can't stand the animal sidekicks (miette of barbie and the three musketeers my absolute worstie), so i'm kinda enjoying the more recent stuff. magic of pegasus still peaked, but y'know, aside from that.

they also become, like,,, funny on purpose? at some point? and while i love genuine camp, i also adore the concept of someone in a writers' room deciding that ken's going to get kidnapped by fairies but it's totally fine don't worry because they all think he's a funny little dude and sorta treat him like a communal pet. that is a batshit decision to make but also the most in-character thing for ken and i am able to appreciate that.