LeBron James was quite impressed with his miniature self.
The Akron native was grinning ear to ear like a kid on Christmas morning when he saw the Barbie Signature Kenbassador version of himself for the first time.
James was recently announced as being part of the new collection, which “celebrates influential Ken figures who are creating positive change and contributing to a better world for all.”
The venture appears be in collaboration with the Laker star’s LeBron James Family Foundation.
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“Ah, he dope!” James exclaimed when he was handed the doll. “Oh, that’s so cool!”
He inspected his Kenbassador’s outfit and pointed out specific details, including the fact that it was wearing a LeBron James Family Foundation T-Shirt along with a letterman jacket that says “Just A Kid from Akron” and Beats headphones.
Click the Instagram embed below to play his full reaction.
If you look close enough, the NBA superstar even appeared to have gotten slightly teary eyed at one point.
James made sure to personally add on the final touch though.
“Oh wow … gotta make sure he got his I Promise wrist band on now,” he said with a chuckle. “Can’t go nowhere without that IPS.
“Okay, now we official!” he proclaimed, once he got it on.
Once he tidied the outfit to his liking, James joked that the doll needed to hit the gym.
“I mean, he might need to do a little lifting, his legs looking a little skinny, little frail, little fella. Nah,” he chuckled. “That’s dope.”
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When will the LeBron James Barbie doll be available?
According to a post from the Barbie Instagram account, the Barbie Signature LeBron James Kenbassador doll will be available on April 14.
How much is the LeBron James Barbie?
From multiple posts online and on social, the doll is going for $75.
How to buy LeBron James Barbie doll?
The Barbie Instagram account also noted that the doll would be available for purchase in select Target stores and online with other retailers and at Mattel Creations.
The Hot 107.9 radio station posted on Instagram that “this release coincides with the 45th anniversary of the Black Barbie, a milestone in representation in the toy industry.”
This story has been updated with new information on the doll’s release date.
