Mattel Debuts Poseable Naomi Osaka Barbie, And It’s Already Sold Out
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Mattel has launched a Naomi Osaka Barbie doll, in honor of the tennis star as a Barbie Role Model.
In 2018, Osaka was the first Japanese player to win a major title in a singles match, and had accumulated four different titles by 2021. More notably, she’s also spoken out about issues surrounding human rights and racial injustice outside the court, making her someone to emulate.
“I hope every child is reminded that they can be and do anything,” Osaka said in a tweet.
The Barbie version of Osaka dons a white Nike visor, light blue athletic shoes, and a replica Yonex tennis racket – inspired by her look at the 2020 Australian Open. Other than just recreating her outfit, the Osaka Barbie has the tennis star’s signature curls and beauty marks, representing her as faithfully as possible.
According to Mashable, the doll is also poseable with 22 points of articulation, and comes with a display stand for you to show it off, if you can get your hands on it. As of now, it’s currently sold out “due to high demand,” and there’s no word on when Mattel will get it back in stock.
For more information, check out the Naomi Osaka Barbie doll here.
I first teamed up with @Barbie in 2019 and today we’re introducing the Barbie Role Model Naomi Osaka doll. I hope every child is reminded that they can be and do anything: https://t.co/GrPuW1WkMn
— NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka) July 12, 2021
Fun fact : (the doll is wearing my outfit from the 2020 Australian Open lol) pic.twitter.com/DlL98lNfQj
[via Mashable, cover image Barbie / Mattel]
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