Gal Gadot has praised the new Wonder Woman Barbie doll, calling it “absolutely extraordinary”.

The special edition doll made its debut at the recent Comic-Con event which took place in San Diego, California.

The Israeli star hailed her Barbie on Twitter. “This is absolutely extraordinary – the #WonderWoman @Barbie is here! Who got theirs at #SDCC this year!?” she tweeted.

Fans on social media also posted their thoughts, with many hailing the merchandise.

In wonder at Wonder Woman’s Barbie

Ever since Gal was cast as Wonder Woman, her solo film has been eagerly anticipated.

The origin film tells the story of the Amazon princess Diana, and how she was transformed into the legendary superhero.

She is determined to protect the human world, even though her people have declared that man is not “worth it”.

Gal said: “We’re going to see her coming of age. The entire history, what’s her mission.”

Gal Gadot Wonder Woman
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Chris Pine, who plays Wonder Woman’s love interest Steve Trevor, has said: “Telling a story like this now is pivotal and important, the story of a very powerful woman.”

Movie-goers got a taste of Gal playing the role in Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice, but Wonder Woman itself will be released in the summer of 2017.