“Mattel is honored to induct the legendary Aaliyah, an artist who redefined the R&B genre and left an indelible mark on the ‘90s music scene, as our latest honoree in the Barbie Signature Music Series. Thirty years after the release of her iconic debut single, ‘Back and Forth,’ we invite fans to celebrate Aaliyah’s remarkable legacy.”
And the doll is already SOLD OUT! Hopefully they restock soon, cuz we might just need to pick one up ourselves! After all, it IS Aaliyah.
The Barbie team worked closely with Aaliyah’s brother, Rashad Haughton, not only to develop the concept for the doll, but to make sure they were accurately capturing and celebrating her legacy and persona. “I can vividly remember my sister playing with her favorite Barbie dolls for hours when we were kids. She would make them sing, dance, and perform little concerts,” said Haughton in a statement. “It’s clear to me now that she was imagining dreams that would eventually become reality when she embarked on a career in entertainment at just fifteen years old.”
CUTE! Find pics of the doll after the jump!
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