She’s a Barbie girl.
Aaliyah has joined the hallowed halls of legendary singers immortalized in Barbie form by doll maker Mattel.
The collectible Barbie, which celebrates the artist’s enduring influence on music, fashion and pop culture, became available for pre-order Thursday on what would have been the late star’s 46th birthday.
In a testament to her enduring legacy, the Aaliyah Barbie sold out online in just 30 minutes, according to The Detroit Free Press. Re-sellers have already listed the doll — which retails for $55 — for upwards of $100 on eBay.
The Barbie will presumably be restocked on Mattel’s and Target’s websites (as well as in Target stores) by the time it officially goes on sale on Jan. 26.
Aaliyah — born Aaliyah Dana Haughton — died in 2001 at the age of 22 after a tragic plane crash in the Bahamas. Known for her groundbreaking contributions to R&B, hip-hop and pop music, Aaliyah is remembered not only for her powerful voice but also for her distinctive fashion sense that blended street style with elegance.
Drawing inspiration from the ensemble she wore in her “One in a Million” music video, Aaliyah’s Barbie wears a sleek leather jacket, cargo pants and accessories to reflect the late icon’s cool, laid-back style.
Aaliyah’s brother, Rashad Haughton, collaborated with Mattel to ensure the doll embodied the singer’s vibe.
“I can vividly remember my sister playing with her favorite Barbie dolls for hours when we were kids. She would make them sing, dance, and perform little concerts,” Haughton said in a statement.
“It’s clear to me now that she was imagining dreams that would eventually become reality when she embarked on a career in entertainment at just fifteen years old.”
“Inspiring confidence, belief in yourself and embracing who you truly are is the essence of Barbie,” he added. “My sister would be ecstatic to see her legacy celebrated this way.”
Aaliyah broke onto the music scene in 1994 at just 15 years old with her single “Back & Forth,” which peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. She went on to have a No. 1 hit in 2000 with her hit “Try Again” and won three American Music Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, and five Grammy nominations over the course of her short career.
Aaliyah’s Barbie is the latest entry in Mattel’s Music Collector Series, which also includes dolls of music icons such as Gloria Estefan, Tina Turner, Elton John, and Stevie Nicks.
“We hope the Aaliyah Barbie serves as a powerful reminder to her loyal fans and Barbie collectors everywhere that, like Aaliyah, they can unlock their limitless potential and achieve anything they set their minds to,” Senior Vice President of Barbie and Head of Dolls at Mattel Krista Berger said in a statement.
Missy Elliott honored her late friend on Thursday and weighed in on Mattel’s decision to make Aaliyah a Barbie.
“Babygirl the IMPACT that you have left in the years you spent here with the world is UNDENIABLE. Leaving generations to know your name ‘AALIYAH’,” she wrote on Instagram “They continue to learn of your UNIQUE Music ORIGINAL Style & GLOWING personality. You will NEVER be 4Gotten.”
Tagging Rashad, Elliott added, “Much love to you your sis would be proud.”