Aaliyah has joined the hallowed halls of legendary singers immortalized in Barbie form by doll maker Mattel. The collectible Barbie, which celebrates the artist’s enduring influence on music, fashion and pop culture, became available for pre-order Thursday on what would have been the late star’s 46th birthday.
The limited edition Aaliyah Barbie doll immediately sold out. The doll should also be available through Target for the one-day sale.
The Aaliyah doll has been released as a part of the Barbie Music Collector Series, which has included collectible dolls of Stevie Nicks, Gloria Estefan, David Bowie and Tina Turner, among others.
Mattel released its new Aaliyah Barbie doll on Thursday in honor of the “Princess of R&B’s” 46th birthday. The doll, which costs $55.99, has already sold out. However, it will be available at Target stores on Sunday, Jan. 26, Rolling Stone reported.
This was something that was always on our radar,” Rashad Haughton tells Vanity Fair of collaborating with Mattel.
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Mattel's Barbie doll of Aaliyah was released on Thursday to honor the late singer on what would've been her 46th birthday and it sold out on the company's website in a matter of hours.
It is part of the firm’s Barbie Music Series, which is aimed at adult collectors and also features Stevie Nicks, Gloria Estefan and Tina Turner. Dressed in black faux-leather pants, crop top, zipped vest, detached sleeves and statement shades ...
Aaliyah is now a Barbie girl. The late Detroit R&B singer, who died in 2001 at the age of 22, has been immortalized in Barbie form. Toymaker Mattel introduced the Aaliyah Barbie Thursday, on what would have marked the singer's 46th birthday.
Barbie's doll release also marks a milestone for the brand's Music Collector Series, which has previously celebrated legends like Gloria Estefan, Elton John, and Stevie Nicks. Mattel has launched an Aaliyah collector doll. Jason Tidwell/Barbie "We hope the ...
The late singer emerged onto the music scene during the late 90s but tragically passed away in a plane crash in 2001.
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