NAOMI OSAKA’S BARBIE DOLL SELLS OUT WITHIN HOURS OF RELEASE
Last week, Naomi Osaka’s Barbie doll was released by Mattel. The deal has been underway for over two years. Time paid off because the doll sold out within a few hours after it was released on Monday.
“I first teamed up with Barbie in 2019,” Osaka tweeted on Monday. “And today we’re introducing the Barbie Role Model Naomi Osaka doll.”
From advocating for Black lives to mental health support for athletes, Osaka has been a voice and inspiration for people worldwide. The first-day sales numbers prove the impact that Osaka has on the world.
“It’s such an honor to be a part of the Barbie Role Model series, and to remind young girls that they can make a difference in the world. I want young girls everywhere to feel empowered to dream big and to know that if they believe in themselves that anything is possible!” Osaka shared in a statement.
Mattel executive Lisa McKnight adds, “She has paved the way for future generations of girls to dream bigger, and through her unwavering courage and honesty, shown the world the importance of being your own biggest champion. Naomi continues to break boundaries on and off the court and is a powerful role model to fans everywhere.”
Carlyle Nuera is the creative mind and designer of the doll. Nuera spoke out on his admirations for Osaka. “But what I personally admire the most about Naomi Osaka is how she uses her platform, the spotlight on her and her voice, to raise awareness about social justice,” he said in the press release.
According to the Amazon website, the Barbie Role Models Naomi Osaka Doll is temporarily out of stock. It’s still unclear as to when the doll will be back in stock. Hopefully, we’ll see more Osaka dolls on the shelf by the time the holiday season arrives.
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
The highest-paid female athlete in the world has been booked and busy. She was recently named best female athlete at the ESPYS and announced her Netflix docu-series that follows her journey from the 2019 US Open. Osaka will continue her grind in the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
