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Angel Reese Barbie collaboration

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Mattel’s Angel Reese Barbie Signature doll modeled on WNBA forward Angel Reese launched in late July 2026 as part of the Barbie Role Models series. The pink‑jersey doll, featuring bearing Reese’s Atlanta Dream number on the front and her LSU number on the back, includes her signature leg sleeve, a mini Reebok Angel Reese 1 sneaker, a headband and a custom pink basketball. Priced at $38, it became available the same day at reached Target, Walmart, Amazon and the Mattel Shop, alongside Shop the same day, alongside full‑size Angel Reese 1 shoes and a limited‑edition apparel capsule displayed at the WNBA All‑Star Weekend’s “Dream Closet” pop‑up in Chicago. Reese described called the collaboration as a “true dream come true,” emphasizing its purpose to inspire girls to pursue in sports, education and financial literacy through her the Angel C. Reese Foundation. The launch coincided with her third All‑Star Game appearance, now representing the Atlanta Dream after a trade from Chicago. During the event, a layup attempt by Reese was unintentionally blocked by Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson, who later issued a public apology. apologized publicly. Reese logged nine minutes in the game without scoring, drawing prompting mixed reactions online. A online, and a viral moment arose when Reese jokingly referenced she joked about a “VIP announcement” involving former President Barack Obama, further amplifying media coverage Obama. Following the game, Reese posted Instagram photos from the weekend, highlighting support from her boyfriend, Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr., who wrote “Proud of you!!”. In the weekend and press release Mattel referred to the doll’s debut. doll as the “Bayou Barbie,” reiterating its role as a role‑model figure for young girls.

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  1. 2026-07-27 02:16 UTC Angel Reese Barbie collaboration
  2. 2026-07-26 16:43 UTC Angel Reese Barbie collaboration
  3. 2026-07-25 22:54 UTC Angel Reese Barbie collaboration

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