JamesG
01-17-2025, 08:05 AM
Barbie Doll of Aaliyah Sells Out on Late R&B Star's Birthday
by Terry Dickerson
Jan. 16, 2025
Interest in the Barbie doll of Aaliyah is truly “One in a Million” — and it shows, as the doll has already sold out.
The doll was released Thursday, which would have been the late R&B star’s 46th birthday. As of Thursday afternoon, the collector's item was listed as sold out on the Mattel website.
Target is set to release the doll for $55.99 on Jan. 26, offering fans another chance to get their hands on the hot property.
Inspired by her outfit in the “One in a Million” music video, photos show the doll in a sleeveless faux leather vest, a black faux leather crop top and silver-studded pants. It also features her iconic black aviator sunglasses and armbands to complete the look.
The Barbie Instagram account said Thursday about the latest addition to the Barbie Music Series, "Today on Aaliyah’s birthday, Barbie honors the Princess of R&B’s unmatched legacy as a once-in-a-generation talent."
"A rising star who left an unforgettable mark on pop culture, the Aaliyah Barbie doll remembers her iconic style, keeping her influence alive across generations," the post said.
Rashad Haughton, Aaliyah’s brother, who collaborated closely with Mattel to bring the doll to life, said he was “blown away” by the result. He told TODAY.com that his sister would have loved the edgy ensemble, noting that her favorite color was “all black.”
“It’s still tight-fitting; it’s still a little bit sexy. But it’s pants, so it brings that power and that confidence and expression," Haughton said. "It really just checked all the boxes of what my sister represents and also what Barbie represents, which is empowerment and expression."
https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/barbie-doll-aaliyah-sells-late-rb-stars-birthday-rcna188020
by Terry Dickerson
Jan. 16, 2025
Interest in the Barbie doll of Aaliyah is truly “One in a Million” — and it shows, as the doll has already sold out.
The doll was released Thursday, which would have been the late R&B star’s 46th birthday. As of Thursday afternoon, the collector's item was listed as sold out on the Mattel website.
Target is set to release the doll for $55.99 on Jan. 26, offering fans another chance to get their hands on the hot property.
Inspired by her outfit in the “One in a Million” music video, photos show the doll in a sleeveless faux leather vest, a black faux leather crop top and silver-studded pants. It also features her iconic black aviator sunglasses and armbands to complete the look.
The Barbie Instagram account said Thursday about the latest addition to the Barbie Music Series, "Today on Aaliyah’s birthday, Barbie honors the Princess of R&B’s unmatched legacy as a once-in-a-generation talent."
"A rising star who left an unforgettable mark on pop culture, the Aaliyah Barbie doll remembers her iconic style, keeping her influence alive across generations," the post said.
Rashad Haughton, Aaliyah’s brother, who collaborated closely with Mattel to bring the doll to life, said he was “blown away” by the result. He told TODAY.com that his sister would have loved the edgy ensemble, noting that her favorite color was “all black.”
“It’s still tight-fitting; it’s still a little bit sexy. But it’s pants, so it brings that power and that confidence and expression," Haughton said. "It really just checked all the boxes of what my sister represents and also what Barbie represents, which is empowerment and expression."
https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/barbie-doll-aaliyah-sells-late-rb-stars-birthday-rcna188020