Mattel honors Kristi Yamaguchi with Barbie doll

Katie Phang is joined by legendary figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi to discuss the debut of her Barbie doll inspired by her historic win during the 1992 Olympics. They also discuss the significance of AAPI Heritage Month.



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#Mattel #Barbie #KristiYamaguchi

[HJ-pmdx]

Congratulations Kristi! I remember her routine still-it was pure artistry <3

[UMVELINQANGI]

Awesome! Kristi Yamaguchi is a national treasure.

[gentleall]

This is what a company with a flair for classy does. Gold star of the week goes to Mattel.

[moonbladem]

About time! Congratulations Kristi! 👏👏👏👍

I'm also excited about the Jane Goodall one. 😁

[cattuslavandula]

Bwahahaha! Katie Phang is geeking out. It's so cute.

[nicorobertson]

Congratulations Kristi, you are a wonderful person, you deserve this!❤

[richyp]

Kristi now that you have a platform please advocate for Asian American students to receive equal treatment in higher education admissions. My blue sanctuary city cited that advanced math courses were discriminatory against the POC community and discontinued them.

[THE_Dodge_Morningstar]

😁Hey! It's Kristi Yamaguchi! Well done Mattel. Lol I think she's definitely one of the few people, not counting astronauts, that I would geek out over meeting. I would probably freeze up, big goofy smile on my face.

[teresalegler]

Wonderful tribute to KY. Of course, the doll is not as beautiful as the real deal.

[the_brad_wilkinson_experim]

The importance of this story cannot be overstated.

[flyer]

And now the Right wing will freak out again.

[Bruce-nz]

Took long enough way to go Kristi yamaguchi

[thomasdequincey]

The time is ripe! A 2 hour Barbie advert just made a billion dollars at the box office. Now's the time for Mattel to cash in.

[bookgirlny]

So pretty!! I remember when she WON!!!🥇

[belacohen]

Kristi Yamaguchi is an inspiration, wonderful interview ❣️🥇

[lowtdave]

I loved watching Kristi Yamaguchi skating at the Olympics. If I remember correctly she was known for her artistic skills vs her jumps. Now it's, who can pull off the 5080 jump :)
It's still great. Figure skating is amazing to me.

[kenjackson]

Mattel has come a way since the talking Barbie "Math is hard!" fiasco...

[RobertEskuri]

I want a Nancy Kerrigan one. If I don't like it then I'll get the Tonya Harding one. 🤕

[Muttinchopsforever]

I hope nobody gives Trump one of those dolls you know what he's like he'll do unspeakable things to it

[lllala]

Beautiful doll. It has better hair than Kristi did in 92 though, LOL. How about one for Peggy Fleming, Dorthy Hamill and Michelle Kwan also.