Mattel recently released a Naomi Osaka Barbie doll, which honor the four-time Grand Slam tennis champion as part of the brand’s Barbie Role Models doll line that showcases inspiring women from around the world.
“I hope every child is reminded that they can be and do anything,” Osaka tweeted Monday to announce the collaboration.
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
Fun fact : (the doll is wearing my outfit from the 2020 Australian Open lol) pic.twitter.com/DlL98lNfQj
— NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka) July 12, 2021
Osaka’s plastic doll is designed by Carlyle Nuera and features her wearing a Nike tennis dress inspired by the 23-year-old’s Australian Open outfit. She’s sporting Nike shoes, visor and a Yonex tennis racket.
The doll is currently sold out “due to high demand” after this week’s release.