What does the Barbie inspired by Chilean writer Isabel Allende look like?

Mattel the famous toy manufacturer, recently sought to give special recognition to one of the most famous Spanish-speaking authors in the world.

He is the Chilean writer Isabelle Allende 82 years old, who inspired a doll barbie launched in September this year.

The product is part of the Inspiring Women collection, which aims to pay tribute to women leaders from different fields who, with their challenges and victories, have managed to inspire new generations.

The Isabel Allende Barbie surprised with her great resemblance to the national writer.

She wears a long red dress, with a cape over one shoulder, black high-heeled shoes, and golden earrings and bracelets. Her hair, which reaches above her shoulders, is a little blonde and has bangs.

Another detail that does not go unnoticed is that the doll In one of his hands he carries what is considered Allende’s masterpiece, The house of spirits (1982) . At his side is a miniature replica of his pet, the dog Pearl who recently became the protagonist of a children’s saga.

Mattel seeks to not only recognize Allende with this product, but also ensure that children can learn more about her and her contribution to literature.

Throughout his long career, the writer managed to sell more than 77 million copies and his works have been translated into more than 40 languages. Today, she is considered the most widely read Spanish-speaking author on the planet.

Allende, who won the Chilean National Prize for Literature in 2010 and the American Medal of Freedom in 2014, said in a magazine interview People that stories have been part of her life since she was a child.

“Stories have incredible power, they challenge our minds and touch our hearts, they connect us to others and teach us that we are not alone on the journey of life. » he explained.

Then he continued: “I celebrate the Barbie brand’s initiative to inspire the next generation with the stories of unsung people” .

The new Barbie from the Inspiring Women series was launched on September 13, which coincided with the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States. 35 dollars or a little over 34,000 Chilean pesos.

The prestigious toy manufacturer wanted to pay tribute, with Barbie dolls, to various women who have left their mark on history.

Just a few of the personalities highlighted by Mattel in recent years are the Cuban singer. Celia Cruz the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo American figure skater Kristy Yamaguchi the American writer Maya Angelou and the English ethologist Jane Goodall .