LeBron James becomes first professional male athlete to have likeness depicted in a Ken doll
- Mattel Inc. introduced the LeBron James Ken doll on Wednesday, making him the first male athlete from professional sports to be portrayed as a Ken doll.
- Following last year’s debut of a set of nine Barbies modeled after prominent female athletes, such as tennis champion Venus Williams, Mattel continues its series celebrating sports figures with the new doll release.
- The doll features sunglasses, headphones, a blue-and-white letterman's jacket with 'LJ,' number 23, Ohio and crown patches, and a 'We Are Family' T-shirt.
- Priced at $75 and available starting Monday, LeBron reflected on how influential mentors inspired him and demonstrated what can be achieved through dedication and hard work.
- Krista Berger, Mattel senior vice president, called LeBron a role model with icon status, highlighting the doll’s role in inspiring the next generation.
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LeBron James enters Barbie's world with new doll
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LeBron James is plastic, it's fantastic: Mattel unveils Ken doll modeled after Lakers star
LeBron James is bringing big Ken-ergy to the toy world. Barbie maker Mattel announced the Lakers star is the first professional male athlete to have a Ken doll modeled in his likeness.
Mattel debuts LeBron James 'Ken' doll
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Basketball great LeBron James has become the first professional male athlete to have his likeness depicted in a Ken doll.Mattel Inc. unveiled the LeBron Ken doll on Wednesday to kick off the toy manufacturer’s “Kenbassador” series. Last year, nine female athlete Barbies, including tennis star Venus Williams, were introduced.“As a young kid, I was fortunate to have role models who not only inspired me but also showed me what’…
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