Claudia Schiffer
The model celebrates her own Barbie doll
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Claudia Schiffer is now available to buy as a Barbie version. The model proudly presented herself online with her doll Mini-Me.
Toy manufacturer Mattel has dedicated a Barbie to model Claudia Schiffer (53) – for the fourth time. However, it is the first doll to be available for purchase. On her Instagram page, Schiffer proudly appeared in a partner look with her Mini-Me.
Claudia Schiffer praises the collaboration with Mattel
2023 is the year of the legendary Barbie doll: first the live-action film adaptation set records at the box office worldwide, and now the Claudia Schiffer special edition is making a name for itself. On her Instagram account announced the German: “I am pleased to announce one of the first original supermodel Barbie dolls of the 90s.” The collaboration with Mattel was “amazing”. She also pointed out that the doll was wearing her favorite Versace runway look “of all time.” She also posted a photo of herself holding the Barbie and wearing the original dress that she showed off in 1994.
She played a lot with Barbie herself
In an interview with “People” The mother of three said it was “surreal” to see herself as Barbie, “considering I played with them my whole childhood.” She called the partnership with Mattel “a mutual love affair that has grown over time.” As “People” further reported, this is the fourth Schiffer Barbie. In 2017, there was an issue celebrating the supermodel’s 30th career anniversary, dressed in a replica of a gold Versace look. For the 50th birthday in 2020 there were two mini-issues from Schiffer. However, these were not available for purchase. Even with the current variant it could be difficult: On the toy manufacturer’s website The doll, priced at 160 euros, is already sold out.