Mattel is honoring Whitney Houston with a new Barbie doll modeled after her 1987 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody' music video look.
Key facts
- •The Whitney Houston Barbie doll is priced at $60.
- •The doll will be available at Target, Amazon, Walmart, and Mattel Creations.
- •The design is based on Houston's look from the 1987 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody' music video.
- •The 'Whitney' album was the first by a female artist to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
- •The song 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody' won the Grammy for best female pop vocal performance in 1988.
Mattel has announced a new Barbie Signature doll inspired by Whitney Houston’s appearance in her 1987 music video for 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me).' The collectible doll, which features the singer's signature purple tank dress and microphone stand, will be available for purchase starting August 8.
Collaboration and Design
The doll was developed in close collaboration with the Whitney E. Houston estate. Pat Houston, executor of the estate and president of the Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation, worked with the Barbie design team and Primary Wave Music to ensure the doll accurately reflected the singer's wardrobe and glam style.
Legacy and Debut
The doll is scheduled to make its official debut this Saturday at the fifth annual Legacy of Love Gala in Atlanta. This release is part of the Barbie Signature series, which has previously honored other cultural icons including Tina Turner, Stevie Nicks, Gloria Estefan, and Mariah Carey.
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