March 9th, 2011 at 9:11 am by
Anne

Marie Osmond is probably going to be in a very foul mood today upon learning that The Franklin Mint has announced the Kate Middleton doll which goes for $195 a pop. The doll comes complete with the blue engagement dress that Kate wore in her and Prince William’s public announcement back in November as well as the jewelery (plastic of course).
This is one of two dolls being released with the second being a Kate Middleton Doll in full wedding attire which of course can only be released after the big day in April.
The Franklin Mint says that the Princess Diana collection of memorabilia was the biggest selling to date. Keep in mind kids, that was before the internets were born:
“The memorabilia will be much more available in the world market just because you can buy things on the internet … It will have a positive impact on the merchandising of this event.”
While I love me some Royal Family events, I’m not about to serve dinner on plates with their faces on them, nor do I see a need for a doll. However, to each his own and you just know The Franklin Mint is going to be laughing in their tea and crumpets all the way to the money vault.
One would think that the Royal Family would be controlling the merchandising of this wedding, but a rock concert it’s not. They realize they couldn’t possibly control all of it but just ask that the collection be kept classic. In other words, scratch that toilet paper idea you just jotted down: ”We want items that are permanent and significant.” Mind you isn’t their a condom out their with the royal couple on the package?
The Franklin Mint is only issuing 5,000 dolls worldwide and is taking orders now. If you order both the engagement doll and the wedding dress doll you’ll save on shipping. The wedding dress doll is $295 and you can get both for $490. You can order them here and thank me later.
Photo: Franklin Mint