Over the past year, Gabby Douglas has worked to make sure her signature Barbie looks like her. So she was involved in selecting the wardrobe, offering input on hair texture and making sure the doll is as flexible as the Olympic gold medalist.
The Barbie, which goes on sale Monday, features a red, white and blue leotard and “It looks exactly like me,” said Douglas. “It was a really fun process.”
The Gabby Douglas Barbie is part of the Shero collection, which highlights women who break boundaries.
Douglas is no stranger to that. The 2012 Olympic all-around champion was the first black gymnast to win individual gold.