May 23, 2025
Ncuti Gatwa shares his first reactions to the doll and what this means to him.
Barbie® celebrates time and space with dolls of the Fifteenth Doctor and Ruby Sunday – featuring character likenesses of Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson.
Making its intergalactic debut at MCM London Comic Con on Friday 23rd May, Mattel Creations is exclusively unveiling the new Barbie® x Doctor Who™ dolls at the show, and sharing the first reaction from the Doctor himself, Ncuti Gatwa.
With costume inspired by series one that debuted in 2024, and sculpted in the character likenesses of Ncuti Gatwa, who stars as the Fifteenth Doctor, and Millie Gibson, who plays his first companion, Ruby Sunday, this fan-first reveal at MCM London ComicCon marks a thrilling continuation of the Barbie brand’s legacy in pop culture and storytelling.
In a special reaction video revealed today, Ncuti Gatwa shared his thoughts on seeing his Barbie doll for the first time: “Barbie is iconic, so to see a Barbie iteration of the Doctor was emotional, surreal, incredible and I can't wipe the smile off my face. I hope kids out there are able to enjoy the doll and see themselves in it and think 'I can do anything’”.
These highly detailed Barbie dolls bring the Doctor and Ruby to life through signature styling and authentic detail. The Barbie® Fifteenth Doctor Doll features a face sculpted in the likeness of Ncuti Gatwa. He wears an iconic look with a striped shirt, sleek pants, a long brown jacket and white sneakers. This design captures the bold, expressive energy of the Doctor.
The Barbie® Ruby Sunday Doll, sculpted in the likeness of Millie Gibson, is dressed in a furry-trimmed jacket, red shirt, plaid skirt, black tights and boots. This ensemble reflects Ruby’s style and spirit as the Doctor’s first companion.
The Barbie® x Doctor Who™ dolls will be available for sale starting May 23 on Mattel Creations (US) and Amazon (UK) as a presale. In the US, Target, Walmart, and Amazon will also carry both dolls online starting in late July.
