AMERICANALMANAC (Ken Jacobs) - Barbie marks Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday with new collector doll
Barbie released a new Marilyn Monroe Signature Doll on what would have been the Hollywood legend's 100th birthday, a collectible tribute that recreates her most famous on-screen moment. The doll, which went on sale Tuesday at Target, Amazon, and Walmart for $81, draws its design from Monroe's pink gown and "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best […] The post Barbie marks Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday with new collector doll appeared first on American Almanac .
Barbie released a new Marilyn Monroe Signature Doll on what would have been the Hollywood legend's 100th birthday, a collectible tribute that recreates her most famous on-screen moment. The doll, which went on sale Tuesday at Target, Amazon, and Walmart for $81, draws its design from Monroe's pink gown and "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" performance in the 1953 film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Barbie created the figure in collaboration with The Estate of Marilyn Monroe LLC, and it ships with a Certificate of Authenticity and collector-grade packaging, USA TODAY reported . Monroe died nearly 65 years ago, yet her hold on American culture has not loosened. The new doll is only the latest proof. Barbie previously released Monroe-inspired…Open