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Mattel has not released a “cannibal doll,” but the company’s recent collaboration with Netflix’s Squid Game has sparked controversy among conservative commentators. The doll ($65) features design elements from the deadly robot character in Squid Game, including Dalgona cookie stockings and Guard-inspired heels. While the doll is marketed as a collectible for horror fans, critics like Ben Shapiro have previously attacked Mattel for promoting “woke” themes in products like the Barbie movie, which he called “anti-male” propaganda.
The backlash aligns with Shapiro’s 2023 criticism of Mattel, where he burned Barbie dolls and accused the company of pushing divisive gender politics. No evidence suggests cannibalism is part of the Young-Hee doll’s design or backstory. The confusion may stem from the doll’s association with Squid Game’s violent themes, though Mattel has focused on fashion details like star-print dresses and a “jackpot prize purse” accessory.
Mattel continues to release collectibles tied to pop culture, including partnerships with Stranger Things and Elvira, but conservative critics remain vocal about perceived ideological agendas in their products.
