This month, the Akron native will be among the few to be immortalized into a Barbie – or should ... questioned why the LeBron doll wasn't wearing his own brand of shoes.

which stands 1 inch taller than a standard Ken doll, has custom clothing that salutes his Akron, Ohio, roots and Nike shoes. Several athletes have been recognized with their own Barbie dolls.

James is taking on a new form as Barbie announced a doll for the Lakers star under their Kenbassadors line on Wednesday. “We are excited to bring fans a new presentation of Ken that celebrates ...

Barbie is introducing a LeBron James doll, part of its new Barbie Signature Kenbassadors Collection. Courtesy of Mattel "As a young kid, I was fortunate to have role models who not only inspired ...

(Photo courtesy of Barbie/Willy Lew) James worked closely on the doll, from its taller stature than the standard “Ken” and a varsity jacket with patches referencing his Ohio upbringing ...

There’s no shortage of celebrities who have gotten the Barbie treatment, from Mariah Carey to David Bowie and so many more. But in a move that unites the worlds of basketball and doll collecting ...

The kid from Akron is now the first Ken doll of a professional athlete! 🥹👑 @KingJames @Barbie pic.twitter.com ... James Family Foundation. His blue shoes, of course, are Nikes.

That’s why partnering with Barbie to release the LeBron ... to the LeBron James Family Foundation. His blue shoes, of course, are Nikes. The doll costs $75 and goes on sale Monday.