Mattel Honors Whitney Houston With Release Of Barbie Collector’s Doll

Barbie Signature Whitney Houston Doll.

Mattel Inc.

Mattel is celebrating the philharmonic bequest of Whitney Houston pinch a collector’s doll commemorating complete 4 decades of the precocious iconic singer’s effect connected the euphony industry.

Houston, who released her self-titled debut medium successful 1985 aft being discovered by legendary euphony executive Clive Davis, died tragically connected Feb. 12, 2012, astatine the property of 48. In her aftermath Houston near a wealth trove of multi-platinum albums and singles, including “The Greatest Love of All,” “Saving All My Love for You,” “All astatine Once,” “Didn’t We Almost Have It All,” “Where Do Broken Hearts Go,” “I Wanna Dance pinch Somebody (Who Loves Me),” “I Will Always Love You,” “How Will I Know” and her riveting performance of “The Star Spangled Banner” up of Super Bowl XXV successful 1991.

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During her illustrious career, Whitney Houston — the girl of legendary gospel vocalist Cissy Houston — sold much than 220 cardinal albums, singles and videos worldwide. To this day, Whitney Houston remains the only creator to floor plan 7 consecutive No. 1 singles.

The Barbie Signature Whitney Houston Doll was unveiled connected Saturday astatine the 5th Legacy of Love Gala successful Atlanta, an yearly kindness arena hosted by the Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation. According to Mattel, Whitney Houston’s doll was created successful adjacent collaboration pinch Pat Houston, who is the president of the instauration and organizer of The Estate of Whitney E. Houston.

The Barbie doll specifications Whitney Houston’s indelible look successful the "I Wanna Dance pinch Somebody (Who Loves Me)" euphony video from 1987. The doll, which recreates the singer’s vibrant oculus constitution successful the video, is wearing a replica of the singer’s purple vessel dress pinch colorful driblet earrings. Also included pinch the doll, which measures astir 12 inches successful height, is simply a replica mic and mic stand.

According to Mattel, Pat Houston “worked intimately pinch the Barbie creation squad passim the imaginative process, helping style the doll’s design, from Whitney’s iconic manner and signature glamour to the thoughtful specifications that observe 1 of her astir memorable performances.”

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When Will The Whitney Houston Barbie Doll Be Available?

The Barbie Signature Whitney Houston Doll is now disposable astatine Target stores and online astatine Amazon, Walmart, Target and Mattel Creations. The doll retails for $60.

“Today, we observe much than the merchandise of a doll, we observe the enduring bequest of an icon,” Pat Houston said successful a connection from Mattel. “The caller Whitney Houston Barbie honors a female whose voice, grace, beauty, and tone inspired generations astir the world. May this doll punctual each kid and each collector that dreams person nary limits, excellence leaves a lasting imprint, and existent greatness ne'er goes retired of style. Thank you, Mattel for making 1 of Whitney's dreams travel true.”

Also celebrating the merchandise of the Barbie Signature Whitney Houston Doll is Nathan Baynard, Vice President and Head of Barbie, Mattel, who said successful a statement, “Whitney Houston's euphony has been the soundtrack to countless moments for fans astir the world. Barbie is proud to grant her bonzer bequest pinch the latest summation to the Barbie Signature Series.”

Noting the adjacent collaboration of Pat Houston of the Whitney Houston estate, Baynard noted that the singer’s Barbie doll “celebrates her unmistakable style, joyousness and spirit. We dream it gives fans a meaningful measurement to observe the creator whose sound and power proceed to resonate astir the world."