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.

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.

On what would have been the R&B star's birthday, Mattel has released a special collector Barbie doll of Aaliyah, with pre-orders already selling out. The singer came to prominence in the '90s with songs like "Back and Forth" and "At Your Best,

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The limited Aaliyah Barbie doll by Mattel Creations immediately sold out. The doll should also be available through Target for the one-day sale.

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.

Released on what would have been the late singer's 46th birthday, preorders for the Mattel Creations' doll are selling out fast

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.