Mattel has a new musician tribute straight out of the '80s. The latest Barbie Signature doll honors Whitney Houston by recreating her look from the “I Wanna Dance with Somebody" music video, complete with the iconic purple tank dress and sky-high curls, turning one of the singer's most recognizable performances into a collectible fans will have to have.
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This is a fitting tribute for an artist like Houston. Known as "The Voice," Houston sold more than 220 million albums, singles and videos worldwide and remains the only artist to score seven consecutive No. 1 singles in the U.S. The doll arrives during a year of commemorations marking more than four decades of her career and influence, including a Recording Academy Special Merit Lifetime Achievement Award.
In this article: Barbie Whitney Houston Signature Collectible Doll, Barbie Signature Doll, Miley Cyrus Posable Collectible and Mattel Barbie CHER DOLL Timeless Treasures COLLECTOR EDITION
Mattel worked closely on the doll with Pat Houston, executor of the Estate of Whitney E. Houston and president of the Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation. The finished look pairs a lilac tank dress with bright drop earrings, pumps, vibrant makeup and voluminous ’80s curls.
Barbie Whitney Houston Signature Collectible Doll
Want to collect other Barbie tributes to music icons? Shop some of the past music-inspired dolls available on Amazon.
Barbie Signature Doll, Miley Cyrus Posable Collectible
Miley Cyrus’ brand new Barbie takes its styling cues from the "Golden Burning Sun" music video, dressing her in a faux-leather two-piece pant set, hooded jacket and black pumps. This doll is also ready to take to the stage — it comes with a microphone, doll stand and certificate of authenticity.
Mattel Barbie CHER DOLL Timeless Treasures COLLECTOR EDITION
This 2001 collector doll leans all the way into Cher’s stage glamour with her instantly recognizable long black hair (which is combable) and a shimmery purple gown based on an original Bob Mackie design. The approximately 11.5-inch doll also wears silver earrings, a feathery boa and matching shoes to complete the look.
Barbie Music Series Doll, Stevie Nicks Collectible
Inspired by Stevie Nicks’ look on Fleetwood Mac’s "Rumours" album cover, this doll wears a black dress with a velvety wrap bodice, layered skirt and chiffon sleeves. A gold moon necklace, tall black boots and ribboned tambourine finish the look, and this collectible Barbie comes with a doll stand and a certificate of authenticity, so she's display-ready out of the box.
Barbie Signature Tina Turner Barbie Doll
Tina Turner’s collectible Barbie doll channels her look from her iconic "What’s Love Got to Do with It" music video, with a black mini dress, denim jacket, sheer black tights and black heels. The posable doll has Turner’s signature fringe hairstyle, plus drop earrings and a microphone as an accessory. The packaging acts as an additional collectible, and this Barbie also comes with a doll stand and certificate of authenticity.
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