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On what would have been the R&B star’s birthday, Mattel has released a special collector Barbie doll of Aaliyah, with pre-orders already selling out.
The singer came to prominence in the ’90s with songs like “Back and Forth” and “At Your Best,” earning three American Music Awards and five Grammy nominations over the course of her career. Aaliyah died in 2001 at the age of 22.
To create the doll, the Barbie Design team worked with Aaliyah’s brother, Rashad Haughton, with the doll’s outfit, a matching leather moto-style set inspired by the “One in a Million” music video.
“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. “My sister would be ecstatic to see her legacy celebrated this way, empowering fans to dream big and believe they can be anything that their hearts desire.”
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.
“We hope that the Aaliyah Barbie serves as a powerful reminder to her loyal fans and Barbie collectors everywhere that, like Aaliyah, they can unlock their limitless potential and achieve anything they set their minds to by embracing their passion and drive,” said Krista Berger, Mattel’s svp of Barbie and Global Head of Dolls.
While pre-orders have sold out, more Aaliyah dolls will be available in Target stores on Jan. 26.
