Barbie and Ken have been reimagined once again, but this is perhaps one of their more controversial iterations.

Argentine artists Marianela Perelli and Pool Paolini have turned Barbie and friends into religious characters. There are 33 dolls that have been transformed to resemble the Virgin Mary, Jesus Christ and other saints. The dolls are part of a show called "Barbie, The Plastic Religion." It will first be featured on Oct. 11.

It is not just Christian figures that are depicted. Judaism, Hinduism and Buddhism are also included.

But Perelli and Paolini decided against using Prophet Muhammad because of great respect for Islam. The two did not set out to offend any religion with their art.

"We want to clear up that we won't represent Muhammad," their Facebook post said. "There's been a lot of confusion and it's just a misunderstanding. Not only is it prohibited to represent Muhammad, there's also no images of him. We respect the Muslim community very much just like everyone else and their traditions. Our art is an homage and it's not supposed to offend any religious group."

But religious groups are not happy about the future exhibit.

"What is the difference between provocation and bad taste," wrote SIR, an Italian website, in an editorial.

The artists posted a list of the 33 figures that are featured, such as Moses, Mary Magdalene and Kali.

The two expected to be in trouble with Mattel, but so far, they haven't heard from the company, notes the Christian Post. They have gotten more backlash for using Difunta Correa, or Deceased Correa, who is worshipped in parts of South America. Her image was patented.

"We never imagined that we would have to ask for permission to use the image of Difunta Correa," Perelli said. "Government officials from the city of San Juan called me to tell me that I should have asked for a permit before I created Barbie. I just couldn't believe it."