Not many pop stars get to be immortalized as a doll—especially as a Barbie doll—and when they do, you know the artiste carries some serious weight. Celebrated artistes like Stevie Nicks, Tina Turner, Gloria Estefan, and Cher are among those who have received the Barbie treatment. Now, Australian singer Kylie Minogue joins this small, exclusive club. Folks, meet the Barbie Signature Kylie Minogue Doll.
There’s no way anyone who grew up listening to Western pop music in the ’80s hasn’t heard of Kylie Minogue and her songs. She is a pop icon who has topped the charts for decades—even into the 2020s—and was honored as a Barbie Role Model in 2024. Now she gets her very own Music Series tribute doll.
The collectible celebrates Kylie’s career and her iconic look from the 2023 “Padam Padam” music video, featuring her striking red outfit and knee-high lace-up boots. Mattel worked directly with Minogue to capture her bold persona for this release.
This Gigi body-type Barbie doll is rounded off with a face sculpt in Kylie’s likeness. However, “likeness” is Barbie’s standard, if you know what I mean. If I can be perfectly honest, the face is giving strong Cate Blanchett vibes. I am just saying.
Anyhoo, the doll comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, packaging inspired by Kylie’s 2023 album Tension—the album that gave us “Padam Padam”—and a doll stand to help Kylie’s mini-me stand tall without toppling over mid-diva moment. The Barbie Signature Kylie Minogue Doll is available now for US$60.
Now, I know this is a bit old… maybe we should have Jason Donovan as Ken, too. OK. Maybe not.
Images: Mattel.