Earlier in 2024, fashion designer (Hayden Williams) hinted that he was pleased to be working on something for the Estate. Fans speculated on what it could possibly be, with the majority pondering if it was more clothes or a doll (like the Funko Pop doll).
Fast forward to September 2024, a Barbie Doll Blog IG page @a_plastic_tan_2 would drop some details of an upcoming Aaliyah Barbie doll by Mattel (which is a famous American multinational toy manufacturing and entertainment company); in the comments, Williams would respond with a “hehe” emoji and send fans on a speculation frenzy of what iconic look Mattel would use. The promo images offered December 31st 2024 as the release date (at the time).
As of a few days ago (Black Friday holiday 11/29/24), Turkey's Largest Toy Store @toyzzshop would LEAK the upcoming doll in their display only show box on their floor for all to see; of course the Aaliyah fanbase is EVERYWHERE so a lucky fan who was in the store ( @koleksiyolog ) was able to sneak a few photos (which are currently going viral throughout the fanbase now.
I was a little hesitant to talk about this doll until I found more information on it (since there are so many Aaliyah fan made dolls), but Williams came out with a short statement saying “These weren’t supposed to be seen yet, but I’m excited for ya’ll to see her in her full glory”.
The Barbie doll (HRM80) was inspired by Aaliyah’s iconic ‘One In A Million’ look (where she is in black leather and laying on the hood of a black 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible).
The doll is now set to be released January 16th 2025 for a price of $59.99 euros ($63 USD).
What do you guys think? Are you excited about this Barbie doll?
Thank you to @Thebest.aaliyah , @motorcityb_ & @Bombaaliyah for the heads-up and images.
