Mattel has honored director Ava DuVernay with her own Barbie doll in her beautiful image. Mattel launched the new Ava Duvernay black Barbie doll just in time for your Christmas shopping list.
It’s a big deal whenever a black woman (except Nicki Minaj) is honored with her own Barbie doll.
All my proceeds from #AvaBarbie will be sent from @Mattel to @ColorOfChange + @WitnessOrg. A fun way to support. xo! pic.twitter.com/O4Z5zl5els
— Ava DuVernay (@AVAETC) December 6, 2015
DuVernay and Mattel tweeted that the doll would be available online at TheBarbieCollection.com today (Dec. 7). But the doll sold out shortly after it went on sale.
On Monday, DuVernay tweeted the doll is still available on Amazon.com. But a quick search of Amazon’s returned 0 results.
Sold out on Barbie collection, I'm told. More available at Amazon. What the hell is going on? #bananas #nuts #whoa https://t.co/xNdWlav3uf
— Ava DuVernay (@AVAETC) December 7, 2015
The doll is part of a collection of Barbie dolls honoring ‘Sheroes.’
“Barbie has always represented that girls have choices, and this spring we are proud to honor six ‘Sheroes’ who through their trade and philanthropic efforts are an inspiration to girls,” said Evelyn Mazzocco, general manager for Barbie.
Thanks to loyal reader @BlackPressRadio for the tip.
Nice!
She cute!
I wonder what other “Sheroes” they got in the works
Not ashamed to say I do not know her. Had to google.
But happy to see a Black Classy Barbie.
Lol at the comparison with Nicki….
Word to Nicki: Sex sells but doesn’t get any respect
kewt!
I ?? this!
Pretty doll and I’m so glad they started making barbies that represent working educated women.
Caitlyn Kardashian I mean Jenner???????
I want one.
Stop it, I hope they don’t fck it up with that…silently I was thinking, “I hope it’s not a Kardashian”
I actually tried to buy it, but searched the site and couldn’t find it. Thank God because a month from now, I would have been like: “why da f*ck did I buy a Barbie?”
How much is this Barbie going to cost? Because I have been looking for some black dolls for my niece for a min. I found a couple of websites with absolutely beautiful black dolls–with all different hair types. Smh. Each doll was $60+ and people wonder why there is such hesitation when it comes to supporting black owned businesses. Not saying all businesses are like that but it is not uncommon.
Beautiful I got to get this doll.
they should be on Ebay soon, if they aren’t already
? I hope not either!!!
???….I want Moschino Barbie too ?
I’m getting Pepa from the new Barbie too!
#withdifferenthairstyle
Constantine “Dean” Andrews’ resignation follows the resignation of Scott Ando, formerly the head of the Independent Police Review Authority, who stepped down on Sunday<—they dropping like flies in Chicago
…as they should.
And they sold out! That’s what’s up
She is …..
It’s a big deal whenever a black woman (except Nicki Minaj) is honored with her own Barbie doll…
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Good for her. Now let’s talk about how I also will not be naming the current dragon fetus Saint a la the Kardashian-Wests… Saint West….born of a slut and a possible psycho. Lawd help him.
Everybody wrote false reports

More folks are going down
Saint West….born of a slut and a possible psycho.
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Alrighty then…
Pretty doll! Go Mattel.
I wish they had something like this when I was a kid. most of our barbies were white and thinking back, I didn’t think anything of it…it was like the norm to me, which it should not have been.
Is that really his name? I have an older cousin named Saint….I always wondered was that his real name or what…. *goes to call up grandmom*
YES. IT IS.
Saint West? SAINT? Lord.
i swear that couple is the height of self absorbed, the absolute zenith.
*rolls eyes* For what.
Kanye and Kim play to much *le sigh*
Well when your father swears he is a god, then I guess your name can be saint. smdh.
Way too much
someone said she named the baby that because when she was dating reggie he played for the saints *i hollered*
It is actually now on Amazon for pre-order. 65$ Amazon Prime member
This barbie is EVERYTHING ? my mom always brought me black barbies. Didn’t even get any other not even as a gift. Will do the same for mine. ?
Let the jokes begin! I swear those two dummies did not consider how the “she still loves Reggie” and other jokes would write themselves.
Saint …lol
Kim been married a few times and the one she got now ain’t hers……..thats a quote,
*cracks up* Who’s husband is he?
Easton would have been better.
he got a midda name?
I think he’s with Olivier now. Riccardo broke up with him…
HOLLERS. I knew yall were gonna say that. hahahahhahaha.
Congrats Ava!
I really like the name Ava…but will cry real tears if this is a girl…
Ava is a pretty name. I like it! I am praying for boys on both ends!
he really took his love for yves saint laurent too far
I’d like that. It’s very pretty.
Very beautiful! I hear the Zendaya one is nice too. I wish they would put this much effort into their regular black barbies tho.
Robert, after her late father…
i actually liked Easton
Right? Going in! Sain’t could work, but only I’m hollywood. I hope that child ain’t bad
Look at how pretty and full the lips are on this doll. Nice.
she should have just named the baby Robert
You pregnant too?
@Canary. Now watch they make an unclockable doll next. Lol.
Yes I am.
Awwww! Congrats!!!
As much as I want to rebuttal your comment, YOU and I both know its the truth!
SMH!
too much like sane and right
She wouldn’t dare utter ‘Robert’…too common…lol…smh!
St. West it is…!
Thank you! I’m trying to get excited. lol
The doll is part of a collection of Barbie dolls honoring ‘Sheroes’………
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It’s a big deal whenever a black woman is honored with her own Barbie doll…….
Congrats Keya
Really lol lawd
Congrats to Ava
Thanks!
That doll looks more like Zendaya than Ava, but I still want one!
Are we playing the guessing game this time lol
Does he need one?
When two narcissist have a child. . . SMH
Love this, but not the price -_-
The rest of them are all white save for an Asian. I forgot whom the Asian was – I believe a writer with a bunch of accolades. However the others have not done even half the stuff the WOC have done which kind of lowkey irked me.
They gave one to Emmy Rossum (actress best known as Fiona in the US version of Shameless) for a philanthropic charity for animals.
Been off for a minute, and we have lots of blog babies to celebrate!!! Congratulations to both you @Just_Keya:disqus and @MotherOfDragonsShopaholicGeek:disqus
too thin.
Where do you FIND this stuff? ?
Lol……………….
AWESOME
So these will befor sale? I wanted to get the Zendaya one for my girls but it wasn’t available for sale. This is such a good look
Interesting, If I have a daughter I’d fill her room with nothing but brown skinned dolls. Stories about brown skinned girls, etc etc.
I reopened my tab just to say this.
LOL!