"Let's get that restock going"- Internet reacts as Aaliyah Barbie doll reportedly sells out within minutes of going on sale
On the occasion of the 46th birthday of the late singer Aaliyah, also known as Aaliyah Dana Haughton, Barbie released a new doll on January 16, 2025. Titled Barbie Music Series Aaliyah Doll, the product was available on the official website of Mattel Creations for $55 and as per the latest updates, it has been reportedly sold out.
The arrival of the doll was confirmed through an Instagram fan page of Aaliyah on December 14 and it featured the face of the doll resembling her expressions. The caption stated that the date of the doll's release marks the New York Undercover star's birthday.
While the news of the doll being sold out went viral, netizens started posting their reactions to the same on X (formerly Twitter). One netizen said that Mattel needs to get some new stocks and wrote:
"Not the Aaliyah Barbie already sold out on their website! Let's get that restock going @Mattel!"
A user stated that they had put the product on his cart and was about to check out before it went out of stock. Another person wrote that since the doll was sold out, it shows that Aaliyah is still in demand.
"I literally had it in my cart about to check out smh," one user wrote on X.
"HER POWER!!! But seriously...it just goes to show how in demand she still is," another netizen commented.
"I'm upset but also duh ugh," another X user reaction mentioned.
The responses continued, with a user questioning if the doll has been sold out in the UK or everywhere around the world. In a second reaction, a user expressed frustration with the resellers, saying that customers can never buy anything. Another user stated that she did not get a chance to see the product.
"Is it just in UK or worldwide," another X user said.
"These damn resellers man… we can never have anything," one user reacted on X.
"Insane I didn't even get a chance to look," another person on X said.
Barbie Music Series Aaliyah Doll design and other details
The product was launched to celebrate the artist's impact on the music industry alongside her life and legacy. The description of the doll on the website also reads that her vocals contributed to the popularity of R&B music and her influence can be felt until today.
"Our tribute to "Babygirl's" life and sound will take any collection to the top of the charts."
Aaliyah lost her life in a plane crash that happened in the Bahamas in 2001 and she was accompanied by her hairdresser, bodyguard, and record executive, as per People magazine's August 2024 report.
Notably, the new doll's outer design is inspired by the All That star's outfit worn by her in the album, One in a Million, which helped her to accumulate a huge fanbase when she was active in the music industry. The doll can be spotted wearing a crop top and oversized pants. While Carlyle Nuera is credited as the doll designer.
While the doll has been reportedly sold out, Mattel Creations has yet to share an update on when the new stocks would be available.
