Basketball great LeBron James has become the first professional male athlete to have his likeness depicted in a Ken doll.
Mattel Inc. unveiled the LeBron Ken doll yesterday to kick off the toy manufacturer's “Kenbassador” series.
Last year, nine female athlete Barbies, including tennis star Venus Williams, were introduced.
James says as a young kid, he was fortunate to have role models who not only inspired but also showed him what’s possible through hard work and dedication.
He says now, as an adult, he understands how vital it is for young people to have positive figures to look up to, which is why partnering with Barbie to release the LeBron James Kenbassadors doll is such an honor.
The Los Angeles Lakers Power Forward says it is an opportunity to recognize the powerful impact of role models who instill confidence, inspire dreams, and show kids that they, too, can achieve greatness.
The LeBron doll wears sunglasses, headphones and an unzipped blue-and-white letterman's jacket with “LJ” on the left breast, his number 23 on the right sleeve and Ohio and crown patches on the other.
The doll costs US$75 and goes on sale Monday.
Source: Stuff.co
