Barbie releases first ever Maori doll modelled after Journalist

By Faria Begum

Friday 08/03/2019

Maori doll modelled after New Zealand Sports Journalist Melodie Robinson

Barbie has released its first ever Maori doll modelled after New Zealand Sports Journalist Melodie Robinson.

The doll, has curly hair and beautiful brown skin and is holding a microphone as part of her job as a journalist.

Robinson is among 20 women that have had Barbie dolls made in their image as part of an International Women's Day campaign.

She is the first New Zealander to have a Barbie doll made in her likeness.

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