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Barbie celebrates Elvis Presley with collectible doll

The special edition doll is dressed in the musician's signature jumpsuit.
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12 Aug, 2021

Barbie is celebrating the "King of Rock and Roll," Elvis Presley, with a collectible doll.

The female doll made by Mattel Inc is dressed in Presley's "American Eagle" jumpsuit, which features colourful rhinestones, a cape and a red scarf. Presley wore the jumpsuit during numerous concert appearances.

Elvis' first RCA single, 'Heartbreak Hotel,' was released in 1956 and became the first Elvis single to sell over 1 million copies, followed by his first album, Elvis Presley, which went to No. 1 on Billboard's pop album chart.

In 1973 Elvis made television and entertainment history with his Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite. It was the first, worldwide live satellite broadcast of a concert and seen in about 40 countries by one billion to 1.5 billion people.

Presley died Aug. 16, 1977 at his Graceland home in Memphis, Tennessee.

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Chrís Dăn Aug 12, 2021 11:52am
Quite interesting:)
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Inquisitor Aug 12, 2021 12:41pm
Mattel infused with wokeism at its worst! For crying out loud, Elvis was a male, not some new-age gender-bender. If they are so keen on having female representation, they have done a grave disservice to a legion of wonderful women performers worthy of representation by a doll.
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Debora Williams Aug 12, 2021 05:27pm
@Inquisitor I agree if barbie is going to celebrate Elvis then why not do a male doll. They could have had Ken dress up as Elvis if it was just dressing the part.
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Sarah Smith Aug 12, 2021 05:32pm
@Inquisitor.. that's an opinion of someone who apparently did not care or love E.....so the millions of Elvis fans world wide Their love and voice speaks louder than ever!
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Jacalyn james Aug 12, 2021 06:23pm
I love it all its a good time to do this it makes me happy . thanks
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Kim Aug 12, 2021 06:46pm
@Inquisitor, Well said @Inquisitor, I think Mattel was trying to pull off. ( like it's Full Circle ) idea. But why not put a cute SKIRT on Barbie styled with a Elvis Touch like ( American Eagle ) OR maybe what you mentioned another super star
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Debbie Mac Aug 12, 2021 07:03pm
Why couldn't they make an, Elvis Doll like, Ken, Barbies boyfriend? This isn't what the, Fans want? Elvis was a Man! Geez, don't confuse our, Children on the History of Rock an Roll! We Loved, Elvis!
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Elvis Fan Aug 12, 2021 07:08pm
Elvis Presley should not be represented this way this is Disgraceful he was THE TRUE KING OF ROCK N ROLL Not a form of a Barbie Doll RIDICULOUS!!!!!
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M Aug 12, 2021 07:40pm
Should’ve been Ken,.. makes no sense.
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B. B. Aug 12, 2021 09:33pm
This is not a tribute, it's an insult.
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B. B. Aug 12, 2021 09:39pm
This is not a tribute, it's in bad taste. The could have done something from the "68" Special. Perhaps, the leather suit, or, the white suite which he sang his tribute to MLK.
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Connie Cole Aug 12, 2021 09:47pm
@Debbie Ma. Yes I fell the same way.Ken should have been dressed like The King,ELVIS,
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Connie Cole Aug 12, 2021 09:48pm
@Elvis Fan You are right
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Jen X Aug 13, 2021 12:19am
That's cool. I have the one with Elvis and Barbie box set together! Love it.
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Jen X Aug 13, 2021 12:57am
I have the Barbie and Elvis box set from way back! Love the new Doll! Definitely Rocks!
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Elizabeth Williams Aug 13, 2021 02:40am
I can't wait to purchase.
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Nancy lopez Aug 13, 2021 02:51am
I think she looks great
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Keith Faulk Aug 13, 2021 05:18am
Welcome
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Keith Faulk Aug 13, 2021 05:18am
Love and miss Elvis Presley
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Alice Bardy Aug 13, 2021 07:45am
@Debora Williams I definitely agree it should have been a Ken doll dressed as Elvis Presley!
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Melissa Kelly Aug 13, 2021 08:04am
I love Elvis but this is a little much. They should have made a Ken doll Elvis. Makes sense, right?
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Uknowen Aug 13, 2021 10:03am
@Inquisitor i agree but got to have it
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Pat Kalan Aug 13, 2021 01:24pm
I love it where can I find it and how much is it
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Tina Sharp Aug 13, 2021 06:07pm
How much is it
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Papabcutt Aug 13, 2021 09:47pm
Elvis Presley would turn over in his grave not a girl
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Jeannie Aug 14, 2021 02:44am
I have been an Elvis fan since, never got to meet r c him in person unfortunately but I loved him anyway & still do. Elvis forever!!!
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