Barbie is latest Bond girl

Ken is dressed in 007's trademark tuxedo and carries a briefcase. Barbie is wearing a golden lace gown and red shawl with a cell phone strapped to her thigh.

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EL SEGUNDO, California (AP) -- James Bond's latest plaything is small, blond and totally plastic.

The Barbie doll will be featured as a Bond girl in a 007 gift set, along with her friend Ken as the debonair spy. Mattel Inc. is releasing the $75 set to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first 007 thriller.

Barbie has taken on many roles, from astronaut to veterinarian, but this doll likes her martinis shaken, not stirred.

"The James Bond 007 Ken doll and Barbie doll gift set pays tribute to the many memorable James Bond films and their famous characters over the past 40 years," Mattel marketing vice president Jamie Cygielman said.

Ken is dressed in 007's trademark tuxedo and carries a briefcase while Barbie is wearing a golden lace gown and red shawl with a cell phone strapped to her thigh.

The 20th James Bond film, "Die Another Day," is scheduled for release November 22. It stars Pierce Brosnan and Halle Berry.

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