A limited edition Barbie of Aaliyah sold out within hours of going on sale on what would have been the late R&B singer’s 46th birthday.

The Aaliyah doll has been released as a part of the Barbie Music Collector Series, which has included collectible dolls of Stevie Nicks, Gloria Estefan, David Bowie and Tina Turner, among others.

Mattel's Barbie doll of Aaliyah was released on Thursday to honor the late singer on what would've been her 46th birthday and it sold out on the company's website in a matter of hours.

Aaliyah has joined the hallowed halls of legendary singers immortalized in Barbie form by doll maker Mattel. The collectible Barbie, which celebrates the artist’s enduring influence on music, fashion and pop culture, became available for pre-order Thursday on what would have been the late star’s 46th birthday.

A writer explains what the new Aaliyah Barbie doll means to little Black girls and why it's important to have representation in toys.

Mattel honored late R&B icon Aaliyah on what would have been her 46th birthday by releasing a special edition Barbie doll. Part of their Music Series, the $55 collector’s item, inspired by her “One in a Million” music video look,

Aaliyah was honored on what would have been her 46th birthday with a Barbie from Mattel's Music Series collection. The singer died in a 2001 plane crash at the age of 22.

Mattel honored the late R&B legend Aaliyah on what would have her 46th b'day with a special-edition Barbie doll, and it sold out within hours

Across the decades we've seen countless celebs immortalised in Barbie form. We've come a long way since the first Barbie doll was created back in 1959, and since then we've seen a diverse array of famous faces join the ranks,