As if children needed further encouragement to think about the lure of fastfood, doll maker Mattel is set to launch a new McDonald’s Barbie in the US this week.

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The plastic doll may have problems maintaining that famous hourglass figure however, as she brandishes a Happy Meal, plastic food tray and cash register. She comes dressed in the distinctive red and yellow uniform provided for staff at the multinational burger chain.

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