She’s a Barbie woman.
Aaliyah has joined the hallowed halls of legendary singers immortalized in Barbie kind by doll maker Mattel.
The collectible Barbie, which celebrates the artist’s enduring affect on music, style and popular culture, turned obtainable for pre-order Thursday on what would have been the late star’s forty sixth birthday.
In a testomony to her enduring legacy, the Aaliyah Barbie bought out on-line in simply half-hour, in keeping with The Detroit Free Press. Re-sellers have already listed the doll — which retails for $55 — for upwards of $100 on eBay.
The Barbie will presumably be restocked on Mattel’s and Goal’s web sites (in addition to in Goal shops) by the point it formally goes on sale on Jan. 26.
Aaliyah — born Aaliyah Dana Haughton — died in 2001 on the age of twenty-two after a tragic aircraft crash within the Bahamas. Identified for her groundbreaking contributions to R&B, hip-hop and pop music, Aaliyah is remembered not just for her highly effective voice but additionally for her distinctive style sense that blended avenue fashion with magnificence.
Drawing inspiration from the ensemble she wore in her “One in a Million” music video, Aaliyah’s Barbie wears a smooth leather-based jacket, cargo pants and equipment to replicate the late icon’s cool, laid-back fashion.
Aaliyah’s brother, Rashad Haughton, collaborated with Mattel to make sure the doll embodied the singer’s vibe.
“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,” Haughton stated in a press release.
“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.”
“Inspiring confidence, belief in yourself and embracing who you truly are is the essence of Barbie,” he added. “My sister would be ecstatic to see her legacy celebrated this way.”
Aaliyah broke onto the music scene in 1994 at simply 15 years previous along with her single “Back & Forth,” which peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Scorching 100 chart. She went on to have a No. 1 hit in 2000 along with her hit “Try Again” and received three American Music Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, and 5 Grammy nominations over the course of her quick profession.
Aaliyah’s Barbie is the most recent entry in Mattel’s Music Collector Collection, which additionally consists of dolls of music icons corresponding to Gloria Estefan, Tina Turner, Elton John and Stevie Nicks.
“We hope 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,” Senior Vice President of Barbie and Head of Dolls at Mattel Krista Berger stated in a press release.
Missy Elliott honored her late pal on Thursday and weighed in on Mattel’s choice to make Aaliyah a Barbie.
“Babygirl the IMPACT that you have left in the years you spent here with the world is UNDENIABLE. Leaving generations to know your name ‘AALIYAH’,” she wrote on Instagram. “They continue to learn of your UNIQUE Music ORIGINAL Style & GLOWING personality. You will NEVER be 4Gotten.”
Tagging Rashad, Elliott added, “Much love to you your sis would be proud.”
