Mattel just released a new musician-inspired Barbie for mariachi legend Juan Gabriel — here’s where you can still find it in stock for preorder
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A brand-new Barbie is in town. In its latest release, Mattel is celebrating singer-songwriter and actor Juan Gabriel.
The Mexican superstar, who died in 2016, was a pioneer in mariachi and melodic ballad music. Gabriel’s commemorative Barbie is another entry in Mattel’s Barbie Signature Music series and comes ahead of Mexican Heritage Month in September and October. Just days after it became available to preorder, the doll has already sold out at Target and become Amazon’s No. 1 best-selling new toy release.
The Juan Gabriel Barbie is available to preorder now on Amazon and Walmart for $55, and will be released on Oct. 14. Just be sure to act fast, as preorders could sell out on Amazon and Walmart, like they did at Target.
“The gold trim on Barbie doll’s suit is inspired by this stylistic heritage,” said Mattel in a statement. “From a bolo tie choker to a microphone to help her sing along to the songs of ‘El Divo de Juárez’ Barbie doll’s beautiful look celebrates the nearly 4-decade-long career of a true musical legend.”
The new Barbie’s outfit is inspired by one that Gabriel wore during his 1990 concert in El Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City. Gabriel used both music and fashion to celebrate Mexican culture and was typically seen rocking flamboyant mariachi suits like this one.
Gabriel had many chart-topping songs, including “Hasta Que Te Conoci” (“Until I Met You”), “Amor Eterno” (“Eternal Love”), and his smash-hit “Querida” (“Dear”), which dominated Mexico’s charts for an entire year.
Previous releases from the Barbie Signature Music series have included Gloria Estefan, Tina Turner, and Stevie Nicks.
Whether you’re a die-hard Gabriel fan or just looking for a great new collectible Barbie to add to your collection, be sure to preorder the Juan Gabriel Barbie now at Amazon or Walmart.