<P> Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse is an online web series of computer - animated shorts produced by Arc Productions, Mattel and Resnick Interactive Group . The series debuted in May 11, 2012 and is available on Barbie.com, Netflix and YouTube . Two TV specials aired on Nickelodeon on September 1, 2013 . A reboot series titled Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures is set to be released on March 30, 2018 . The series ended on November 27, 2015 . </P> <P> The series is set in a fictional version of Malibu, California, United States where all of its inhabitants are dolls . The dolls behave like people, though a number of the show's gags rely on their doll - like nature . The series centers on the life of Barbie, her friends, siblings, her boyfriend, Ken and a number of pets . The series is stylized as a mock reality show featuring confessionals of the characters in between scenes . The show heavily relies on slapstick humor, and makes a lot of satirical and self - parody references to the Barbie doll line . </P> <Ul> <Li> Barbara Millicent "Barbie" Roberts: Barbie is the lead character of the show . She lives in a large pink mansion called the "Dreamhouse" along with her sisters Skipper, Stacie, Chelsea and their pets . Barbie is a fashion icon and has had over 135 careers, and counting . Despite being a celebrity in Malibu, she is friendly, humble and good - natured . Barbie is voiced by Kate Higgins . </Li> <Li> Kenneth "Ken" Carson: Ken is Barbie's long - time boyfriend . Ken strives to be the perfect boyfriend for Barbie and is always there when Barbie needs him . He is an inventor who makes high - end machines and gadgets for Barbie to use, though they usually end up malfunctioning . Ken is voiced by Sean Hankinson . </Li> <Li> Skipper Roberts: The oldest of Barbie's little sisters; she is sixteen years old . Skipper enjoys technology and DJing . Skipper is voiced by Paula Bodin . </Li> <Li> Stacie Roberts is eleven years old and the middle of Barbie's little sisters . Stacie is a tomboy who loves sports and organization . Stacie is voiced by Paula Bodin . </Li> <Li> Chelsea "Kelly" Roberts is the 6 - year - old youngest of Barbie's sisters . She is mostly interested in collecting and playing with stuffed animals (including her eye - catching favorite Unicorn Flashie of the Month or simply Flashie). Chelsea is voiced by Laura Gerow . </Li> <Li> Teresa: Teresa is one of Barbie's best friends who lives near the Dreamhouse . She is very chatty but is also very ditzy and often makes silly, half - witted remarks . Teresa is voiced by Katie Crown . </Li> <Li> Nikki: Nikki is one of Barbie's best friends . She is also close friends with Teresa . She manages a fashion blog and loves taking pictures as a hobby . She is creative, outspoken, and very protective of her friends . Nikki is voiced by Nakia Burrise . </Li> <Li> Raquelle: Raquelle is Barbie's frenemy and rival for Ken's affections . She lives a very posh lifestyle in an attempt to outshine Barbie . She is portrayed as vain and arrogant and is not above deceit to attain what she wants . She is also clumsy, and her plans to sabotage Barbie often backfire . Raquelle is voiced by Haviland Stillwell . </Li> <Li> Ryan: Ryan is Raquelle's twin brother and struggling musician . He is in love with Barbie and often writes songs about her to impress her . He is a frenemy of Ken and will often brawl with him to win Barbie's affections . Like his sister, Ryan is also very vain and is often seen carrying around large cardboard standups of himself . Ryan is voiced by Charlie Bodin . </Li> <Li> Midge Hadley: Midge is Barbie's childhood best friend from Barbie's hometown, Willows, Wisconsin . She and Barbie lost touch when Barbie's family moved to Malibu . Prior to her makeover, she appears in black - and - white, dressed in vintage fashion, and speaks in 1960s slang . She is also quirky, smart, and is fond of arts and crafts (particularly macramé). She moves to Malibu and develops a crush on Ryan . Midge is voiced by Ashlyn Selich . </Li> <Li> Summer: Summer is another one of Barbie's best friends . She is a fun, energetic girl who loves sports and games . She is competitive, and her hyperactive nature is sometimes too much to handle . Summer is voiced by Tara Sands . </Li> <Li> Grace: Grace is Barbie's new best friend and a new resident in Malibu . She is very smart and interested in science . Grace is voied by Lillian Sofia . </Li> <Li> The Mall Cop: A strict and sometimes angry police officer who goes by the Malibu Mall codes of conduct . </Li> <Li> Closet: A robot who lives in and manages Barbie's closet . The robot speaks in monotone and has an evil side . Closet is voiced by Todd Resnick . </Li> </Ul> <Li> Barbara Millicent "Barbie" Roberts: Barbie is the lead character of the show . She lives in a large pink mansion called the "Dreamhouse" along with her sisters Skipper, Stacie, Chelsea and their pets . Barbie is a fashion icon and has had over 135 careers, and counting . Despite being a celebrity in Malibu, she is friendly, humble and good - natured . Barbie is voiced by Kate Higgins . </Li>

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