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Angel Reese Gets Her Own Barbie Doll in Return to Chicago for WNBA All-Star Game
Mattel’s first Gen-Z athlete Barbie includes Reebok sneakers and accessories as Angel Reese’s profile rises in her third All-Star Game.
- On Friday, July 24, 2026, Mattel announced an official Angel Reese Barbie doll, debuting the signature figure ahead of the WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago.
- Reese's longtime nickname "Bayou Barbie" inspired the doll, originating during her 2023 national championship run at Louisiana State University and reflecting her bold fashion sense.
- Mattel's first Gen-Z athlete doll wears a magenta No. 5 jersey and single leg sleeve, featuring matching Reebok Angel Reese 1 basketball shoes in Barbie-inspired pink.
- Fans can purchase the doll in-person at Target or online at Walmart and Amazon, while Reebok's related sneakers launch on August 3 at Dick's Sporting Goods.
- Amid All-Star festivities, Reese visited the Barack Obama Presidential Center on Friday, where the Atlanta star met former President Barack Obama during a team practice.
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WNBA's Angel Reese honored with her own 'Bayou Barbie' doll
May 15, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) warms up before the game against the Dallas Wings at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese has received her own Barbie Signature doll from Mattel, turning her long-time “Bayou Barbie” nickname into reality. The company announced the doll on Friday, just ahead of WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago. The doll featu…
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WGNO'A dream come true': Barbie honors former LSU WBB star Angel Reese with signature doll
The global play and family entertainment company announced Friday, July 24, the release of a doll created and modeled in the likeness of former LSU women's basketball star and current WNBA player Angel Reese.
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