Ever since she was a child, Aaliyah had a vision of herself as a musical icon, often using her Barbie dolls to act out her dreams through play.

"The dolls would sing and perform as if they were alive. There were moments when I tried to participate too," Aaliyah's brother, Rashad Haughton, who is also a writer and director, told TODAY.com.

Aaliyah's childhood fantasies became reality as she grew up to be one of the most acclaimed R&B artists of the '90s. Tragically, the singer, full name Aaliyah Haughton, died at the age of 22 in 2001 in a plane crash.

Almost two and a half decades after Aaliyah's death, the legendary singer is honored with a Barbie doll designed in her image.

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The doll is part of the Barbie Music Collector Series, launching on the singer's birthday, Jan. 16, and will be available for purchase on the Mattel Shop for a suggested retail price of $55. (As of Jan. 16 at 9:34 a.m., the doll is sold out).

Haughton worked with Mattel to craft a doll that reflected his sister's appearance and captured her fashion sense. The result? A striking doll wearing a miniature version of the outfit Aaliyah wore in the music video for her hit song “One in a Million.”

Haughton recalls, “This marked the release of her second album, and ‘One in a Million’ was crucial in evolving her sound towards themes of maturity, empowerment, and confidence during that phase of her career.”

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Haughton collaborated with Mattel to design the doll's attire, which includes a stylish faux leather black top with matching pants featuring lace-up details. The ensemble is rounded out with a zippered vest with detachable sleeves and fashionable sunglasses. Additionally, Aaliyah's stylist, Derek Lee, contributed to the design process.