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Nicki Minaj Barbie doll

Nicki Minaj Barbie doll

Nicki Minaj is hooking up with Mattel to create her very own, Barbie doll.  The Nicki Minaj Barbie doll is set to rock pink hair, tall go-go boots and a fluffy tutu skirt. Find out how to get your hands on the Young Money emcee‘s toy mini-me.

Mattel will make a one-of-a-kind Nicki Minaj Barbie doll to be auctioned off at CharityBuzz.com. The Barbie will be displayed at Divine Design’s five-day event and gala at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Bids start at $1,000 and will be received through Dec. 19th.  All proceeds from the sale will benefit Project Angel FoodProject Angel Food is a nonprofit that provides meals for women, men, and children affected by HIV/AIDS.

Mattell spokesperson Stefani Yocky told Billboard, “Barbie is obviously a pop culture icon. She’s been in the spotlight for over 50 years, and strikes that chord with girls of all ages in terms of being representative of the times. And Nicki is a big part of pop culture and also huge within the fashion industry, as well as a big Barbie fan.”

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