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| Box contents: My Whitney Houston Barbie doll order! |
First Photos
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| I was happy to see that Amazon shipped the doll in the Mattel shipper, which added extra protection during shipping. |
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| Whitney Houston Barbie captures Whitney's look from the 1987 music video, "I Wanna Dance With Somebody." When I look at the doll, I see Whitney, and I have no complaints. |
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| In this side-panel box view, Whitney sees her reflection, and she too likes what she sees! |
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| Whitney is beautifully illustrated on the back of the box above her bio and the description of the doll. |
Back-of-the-Box Text
Known as "The Voice" for her powerful vocal range. Whitney Houston was born into a family with a rich musical heritage. Whitney's early years were spent growing up in gospel music, where she learned from her mother, Cissy Houston, a legendary gospel singer.With the release of her record-breaking debut album, Whitney ignited a career destined to achieve superstardom. Her journey was filled with chart-topping hits, countless awards, and history-making achievements, including induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She sold over 200 million albums, singles, and videos worldwide, and remains the only artist to achieve seven consecutive U.S. number-one singles.To celebrate the anniversary of the single hailed as one of the greatest pop songs of all time, the Whitney Houston Barbie doll captures her unforgettable look from the "I wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" video. Styled in a replica of the body-hugging tank dress, with colorful drop earrings and her vibrant eye makeup, she is performance-ready with her microphone stand.The doll embodies the energy, joy, and brilliance of Whitney Houston's timeless music. Her voice inspired a generation of artists, and her songs became the soundtrack of millions of lives. Don't you wanna dance?
Details:
- Whitney Houston Barbie® Doll ©2026
- Doll Designer: Carlyle Nuera
- Packaging Designer: Priscila Bara
- Label: Black
- Face Sculpt: Likeness of Whitney Houston
- Body Type: Articulated Original
- Includes Certificate of Authenticity
- Released on 08/09/2026 (Whitney was born on 08/09/1963).
- SKU#: JJY07
The Whitney Houston Barbie has my thumbs-up approval:
"I Wanna Dance With Somebody" Video
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