1960s astronauts may have received Corvettes for (practically) free, but AMC Theatres is charging $35 for this one.
It's being sold at their concession stands at theaters showing "Barbie: The Movie," and is a "highly detailed" replica of Barbie's ride…designed to serve as a popcorn container:
Great Photoshop work, AMC. (Did someone eat the windshield?)
I figured this had to be Mattel's doing, but no; I've learned this is an ongoing AMC initiative to generate yet more profits at the concession stand. Earlier offerings have included a "Fast X Dom's Charger" container for $40:
This "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves 20-Sided Die" container with insane design language for $30:
Also for $30, this "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania LED Helmet." (Yes, the eyes light up, so apparently the freaking thing takes batteries.)
And finally, some wiseacre over at Reddit suggested they produce this design for their "Oppenheimer" tie-in:
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