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Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse is an online web series of computer-animated shorts produced by Arc Productions and distributed by Mattel. The series debuted in May 11, 2012 and is available on Barbie.com, Netflix and YouTube. Two TV specials aired on Nickelodeon on September 1, 2013. The series ended in 2015. A reboot series titled Dreamhouse Adventures is set to be released in fall 2017.
The series is set in a fictional version of Malibu, California, United States where all of its inhabitants are human-sized dolls. The dolls behave like people, though a number of the show's gags rely on their doll-like nature. The series centers on the life of Barbie, her friends, siblings and her boyfriend Ken. The series is stylized as a mock reality show featuring confessionals of the characters in between scenes.
Characters
Barbara Millicent "Barbie" Roberts: Barbie is the lead character of the show. She lives in a large pink mansion called "the Dreamhouse" along with her sisters Skipper, Stacie, Chelsea and their pets. Barbie is a fashion icon and has had over 136 careers. Despite being a celebrity in Malibu, she is friendly, humble and good-natured. Barbie is voiced by Kate Higgins.
Ken: Ken is Barbie's long-time boyfriend. Ken strives to be the perfect boyfriend for Barbie and is always there when Barbie needs him. He is an inventor who makes high-end machines and gadgets for Barbie to use, though they usually end up malfunctioning. Ken is voiced by Sean Hankinson.
Chelsea is the youngest of Barbie's little sisters. She is six-years-old. Her voice actress is Laura Gerow
Stacie is ten-years-old and the middle of Barbie's little sisters. She, like Skipper, is voiced by Paula Rhodes. Stacie also loves sports and organization.
Skipper Roberts: The oldest of Barbie's little sisters; she is a teenager who enjoys tech and gadgets. Paula Rhodes voices her.
Teresa: Teresa is one of Barbie's BFFs who lives near the Dreamhouse. She is very chatty but is also very ditzy and often makes silly, half-witted remarks. Teresa is voiced by Katie Crown.
Nikki: Nikki is one of Barbie's best friends. She is also close friends with Teresa. She manages a fashion blog and loves taking pictures as a hobby. She is creative, outspoken, and very protective of her friends. Nikki is voiced by Nakia Burrise.
Raquelle: Raquelle is Barbie's rival for Ken's affections. She lives a very posh lifestyle in an attempt to outshine Barbie. She is portrayed as vain and arrogant and is not above deceit to attain what she wants. She is also clumsy, and her plans to sabotage Barbie often backfire. Raquelle is voiced by Haviland Stillwell.
Ryan: Ryan is Raquelle's twin brother and struggling musician. He is in love with Barbie and often writes songs about her to impress her. He is a frenemy of Ken and will often brawl with him to win Barbie's affections. Like his sister, Ryan is also very vain and is often seen carrying around large cardboard standups of himself. Ryan is voiced by Charlie Bodin.
Midge: Midge is Barbie's original best friend and childhood friend from Barbie's hometown, Willows, Wisconsin. She and Barbie were friends in the '60s but drifted apart when Barbie moved to Malibu. Prior to her makeover, she appears in black-and-white, dressed in vintage fashion, and speaks in 1960s slang. She is also quirky, smart, and is fond of arts and crafts (particularly macramé). She moves to Malibu and develops an unrequited crush on Ryan. Midge is voiced by Ashlyn Selich.
Summer: Summer is another one of Barbie's best friends. She is a fun, energetic girl who loves sports and games. She is competitive, and her hyperactive nature is sometimes too much to handle. Summer is voiced by Tara Sands.
Grace: Grace is Barbie's new friend and a new resident in Malibu. She is very smart and interested in science. Grace is voiced by Lillian Sofia.
Closet: A robot who lives in and manages Barbie's closet. The robot speaks in monotone and has an evil side.
Merchandise
In 2013, a line of Life in the Dreamhouse dolls was released.
In November 2013, Little Orbit and Torus Games released a video game called Barbie Dreamhouse Party, available for the Wii U, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, and PC.
