Mattel, Inc. To Sell Official AKA Barbie Collector Doll
11Jan2008 Filed under: Alpha Kappa Alpha, Milestones, Pop Culture Author: adminNext week at the 100th Centennial Celebration of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. in Washington DC, Mattel Inc. will unveil a new Barbie collector doll specially designed for the sorority. Director of Barbie collector marketing, Elizabeth Grampp had this to say about the new doll:
When you pair that milestone with an organization representing an amazing cross section of women who are empowered leaders in any field, it’s a real opportunity to introduce the hobby of collecting to a new group of collectors. It’s such a landmark event.
The doll will be dressed in pink and green, the official colors of the sorority, and will retail for $50.00 on BarbieCollector.com, the Barbie catalog, and other select outlets across the country.
The first African-American Barbie Doll was released by Mattel in 1968, named Christie. She later had a male companion, named Brad.
- African-American Fashion Dolls of the 1960s
- Full News Story from Chicago-Sun Times
- BusinessWeek report
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UPDATE: The AKA Barbie is now on Sale. Read the update here.
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keith
January 19th, 2008 at 10:52 am
what is the exact date the doll will be available ? Because I went to the barbie site and it wasn’t there !
divalicious001
January 22nd, 2008 at 4:40 pm
A sorority doll for the sorority was created by one of our own sorors, who happens to be in my Atlanta Grad Chapter, and a recent MBA Grad. Her doll was introduced in October of 2007, before Mattel. The doll’s name is Ivy Rose. The website for the doll you have shown is http://www.sisterhoodboutique.com/akadoll.asp.
laretha mays
February 27th, 2008 at 2:36 am
wheres the doll???????????
Debbi
June 18th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
It’s June 18 and I still can’t find out where and how to order the AKA Barbie Doll. When can orders be made?
Dee
June 28th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Why is the doll wearing short red hair. All my Barbies dolls have long hair. It doesn’t have to be straight, but it could be long or shoulder length and natural. This doll looks like she works for an airline and the hat is ugly.
DeeDee
June 29th, 2008 at 7:06 pm
My LS told me that the Mattel Doll would be on sale on the website after its unveiled in July.
Saundra
July 7th, 2008 at 10:12 am
Dee…I believe the doll pictured is the one referred to from 1968. The doll looks like my sister did in 1968 short curly red hair and all [compliments of Miss Clairol!]. During that time, many of us wanted to work for an airline as a ’stewardess’ when we got out of high school. We thought that would be a ‘good job’! Oh, and by the way, that style of hat was very popular in the 60’s. My mom & older sisters wore them.
m.reed
July 8th, 2008 at 7:32 am
The doll will be unveiled at the Centennial Boule. Orders can be placed after that time.
JMB
July 13th, 2008 at 10:18 am
As a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha for twenty five years I am excited about the release of the Barbie Doll. Kudos to our National President Soror Barbara Mckenzie for being the brain child of this project. My eight year old daughter will love to add this Barbie to her collection.
Alicia
July 13th, 2008 at 11:56 am
I am excited about the release of the doll and the fact that my sorority is celebrating it’s 100th birthday. This is truly icing on the cake and will be remembered for years to come…Both of my daughters are excited about the AKA Ivy Rose doll and are going to put it with their collection.
Sonja
July 17th, 2008 at 4:20 am
Can’t wait to purchase it! I hope Disney picks up on the theme and follow the trend. Our girls need beautiful dolls they call their own. Good job Mattel!
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July 18th, 2008 at 7:48 am
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Mary Charles
July 24th, 2008 at 7:51 pm
send me AKA Barbie updates
Pamela Hopkins
July 26th, 2008 at 7:13 pm
I can not find the AKA Centennial Barbie. I am an AKA and would like to purchase some. Please e-mail me the information so I can purchase the doll. Thanks!
RAMONA
July 28th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
LIKE MANY OF MY SORORS, I AM UNABLE TO LOCATE THE CENTENNIAL BARBIE. PLEASE SEND ME THE WEBSITE, VENDOR OR INFORMATION TO PURCHASE THIS DOLL. THANKS
j shelby
July 29th, 2008 at 11:20 am
where can I purchase the AKA doll???
Sondra
July 31st, 2008 at 11:35 am
I, also would like information on where to purchase the centennial barbie. She is so beautiful. Can’t wait to have her added to my collection
D.Williams
August 4th, 2008 at 8:23 pm
I am trying to locate and purchase this beautiful “sista” doll to add to my collection. She’ll be number one..Is there any position except numero uno..Someone help me locate a site to order. Mattel ? nope..E-bay-Nope..What gives? Retail location? Help a Soror out, please.
S. Plain-Potter
August 7th, 2008 at 9:09 pm
I am trying to locate the doll as well. Please send me information. Thanks!!!
100Years
August 8th, 2008 at 7:57 am
The dolls were sold at Boule and order forms were also available. I ordered mine at Boule and received it yesterday. It’s also been said that the dolls will be available on http://www.barbiecollector.com and at Wal-Mart. I just checked the web site and they aren’t there yet.
Fredericka Fisher
August 12th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
Iwould like to buy the AKA Barbie ,How can I order the doll please reply .Thanks
Janice Hunter
August 12th, 2008 at 4:58 pm
There is one on EBAY but Sorors, Please do not even think about viewing or purchasing it. While our sisterhood is worth far more than this someone has the doll priced at $350.00!!!!!
V Edwards
August 13th, 2008 at 5:21 am
I am looking for this doll as well. I keep checking the Barbie Website, but have yet to see it available for sell.
T Hodges
August 13th, 2008 at 12:51 pm
According to barbiecollector.com’s customer service “Ordering information and official pictures of the doll will be available in August, 2008, on barbiecollector.com, unfortunately we do not have an exact date for her release. Please continue to check our website for further information on this exciting new doll.
V Edwards
August 19th, 2008 at 7:17 am
I have purchased my AKA Barbie today on the barbiecollector.com website and I look forward to her arrival. This year also mark my 10 year anniversary as a Soror so this will be very special for me.
Tanya
August 19th, 2008 at 8:41 am
Sorors,
The Centennial Barbie is available at
http://www.barbiecollector.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=L9657
barbie
September 4th, 2008 at 1:50 am
Barbie used to have apparently less number of friends, clothes, careers or vehicles in 60s. Assorted things and friends of Barbie was a big fascination for most girls.
Morela
October 27th, 2008 at 11:28 pm
People should read this.
samantha wright (daughter of an AKA)
November 10th, 2008 at 4:06 pm
I found a AKA Barbie at my wal-mart..try there, i’m sure it isnt available at all of them, but try there, they may be able to order it if the demand id=s high enough..it retails for 50.00