Mattel has put out the first transgender Barbie. It’s based on Laverne Cox. In case you’re not familiar, Laverne is a transgender actress who you might have seen on The Blacklist, Charlie’s Angels, Inventing Anna, Orange Is The New Black, or a ton of other places.
The doll features a deep oxblood red tulle gown, heeled boots, a sparkling silver metallic bodysuit and silver earrings. It’s part of the Tribute Series of Barbie Dolls which also include Lucile Ball and Queen Elizabeth. Laverne says that it’s been a dream of hers for years to work with Mattel and get her own Barbie. It’s available at Target, Amazon, Walmart, and at Mattel’s website for forty bucks.