Thread: "Barbie" seized at the border

Barbie knockoffs among toys seized at border

By Jose Luis Jiménez, UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER
Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 4:12 p.m.

SAN DIEGO — Thousands of counterfeit toys worth nearly $1.6 million were seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents before they were distributed in the United States, officials said Thursday.

In October and November, agents found 2,520 counterfeit Barbie dolls inside dozens of boxes that were shipped to San Diego.

Also in October, agents at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry found 3,100 battery-operated toy vehicles designed for children to drive with the “Jeepâ€

Even if you look like Barbie, No Passport, No Visa, NO ENTRY into the U.S.

This is a comment at the source link, thought it was witty.

Maybe illegal Barbies are coming to do the jobs American Barbies won't

Originally Posted by jean

This is a comment at the source link, thought it was witty.

Maybe illegal Barbies are coming to do the jobs American Barbies won't

I'm wondering if these toys were made in South America or in China!
Aren't legitimate Jeep and Barbie's made in China now?

This would be a drop in the bucket if China was allowed to ship to ports in Mexico and come across the land borders via 18 wheelers....but then manybe that is the plan

Originally Posted by cinamus

I'm wondering if these toys were made in South America or in China!
Aren't legitimate Jeep and Barbie's made in China now?

WikiAnswers
Barbie Dolls question: Where are Barbie dolls currently manufactured?

According to Mattel, Barbie dolls are made in Indonesia and China.

www.wiki.answers.com/.../Where_are_Barb ... nufactured