Barbie releases Tina Turner doll on 40th anniversary of 'What's Love Got To Do With It'

The new Tina Turner doll, which continues the release of other Barbie Signature Music Series dolls like Gloria Estefan and David Bowie, pays tribute to the legacy of the artist known as the "Queen of Rock and Roll".

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A Barbie doll that resembles Tina Turner will be available shortly, according to a statement issued by the brand. The collectible can be bought on MattelCreations.com and at stores, including Amazon, Walmart, and Target, where the company's Signature Music Series is sold.

Tina Turner's fifth studio album, Private Dancer, was released forty years ago and contains her most well-known song, "What's Love Got to Do With It." The doll's release corresponds with the first performance of this song, which took place simultaneously.

This song propelled the native of Nutbush, Tennessee, to the number one spot on the Hot 100 chart at the age of 44, making her the oldest solo female artist ever to achieve this feat. The movie about Turner's life, starring Angela Bassett and given the same name as the song, was released in 1993.


Britain's Queen Elizabeth gets her own Barbie
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To mark her Platinum Jubilee this year, Britain's Queen Elizabeth is being honoured with a Barbie doll in her likeness by toy maker Mattel

To mark her Platinum Jubilee this year, Britain's Queen Elizabeth is being honoured with a Barbie doll in her likeness by toy maker Mattel

The doll is dressed in an ivory gown with a blue sash adorned with miniature medallions and ribbons. The figure also has a tiara based on the one Elizabeth wore on her wedding day.

The doll is dressed in an ivory gown with a blue sash adorned with miniature medallions and ribbons. The figure also has a tiara based on the one Elizabeth wore on her wedding day.

The $75 doll is part of Mattel's Tribute Collection series which honours iconic persons, Her "extraordinary reign has seen her lead with an immeasurable devotion to duty and a life of service," says the Mattel website.

The $75 doll is part of Mattel's Tribute Collection series which honours iconic persons, Her "extraordinary reign has seen her lead with an immeasurable devotion to duty and a life of service," says ..
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Elizabeth, who has turned 96, ascended the throne on the death of her father King George VI on February 6, 1952. She is the longest-ruling monarch in British history.

Elizabeth, who has turned 96, ascended the throne on the death of her father King George VI on February 6, 1952. She is the longest-ruling monarch in British history.

The doll will be sold in London stores Harrods, Selfridges and Hamleys ahead of official Platinum Jubilee celebrations in early June. It's also available for pre-ordering on the Mattel site.

The doll will be sold in London stores Harrods, Selfridges and Hamleys ahead of official Platinum Jubilee celebrations in early June. It's also available for pre-ordering on the Mattel site.


A microphone, pearl-like drop earrings, the performer's characteristic red lipstick, and matching nail polish are all included with the doll.

In the music video for the song that won Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 1985 Grammy Awards, Tina Turner may be seen wearing a short black dress and a denim jacket.
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FAQs:

  1. What is the cost of the new Barbie Turner Doll?
    The Barbie doll can be purchased for $55.
  2. Where can I buy the new Barbie doll?
    You can buy it at Amazon, Target, and Walmart.
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