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K-Pop Group BTS Are Getting Their Own Barbie Dolls!

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Jan. 7 2019, Updated 6:42 p.m. ET

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Now BTS fans can take their favorite member of the Korean music group home with them! Mattel has just announced its plan to create a special line of BTS dolls.

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On Jan. 6, the toy company confirmed the big news at the Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair. Mattel announced they have a worldwide licensing agreement with BTS and their agency Big Hit Entertainment.

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“Mattel, @bts_bighit & @BigHitEnt are bringing #BTSDollsOfficial to millions around the world! Follow us for #BTSxMattel updates. #BTS," Mattel tweeted.

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The collection is slated to hit shelves this summer and it features all seven members of the band wearing outfits from their “Idol” video.

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The video itself features trippy kaleidoscopic jump cuts with the members dressed in colorful suits and bold patterns. The remix of the song boasted a Nicki Minaj collaboration. It peaked at No. 11 on Billboard's Hot 100 last year.

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"BTS is a pop-culture music phenomenon that transcends age, culture and language, and through this partnership, Mattel will offer a new way for millions across the world to engage with the band," Mattel explained in a press release. "Partnering with established franchises that have global appeal is a cornerstone of our strategy and given our creative expertise, we are perfectly suited to create products celebrating BTS."

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This isn’t the first time BTS has delved into the world of toys. Last year, the group launched their successful BT21 collection — a collaboration with Japanese-Korean company Line Friends. Each BTS member designed their own character for the merchandise and each character appears on everything from oversized stuffed animals to pajamas and slippers.

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What do you think about BTS getting their own line of dolls? Let us know in the comments.

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