Name: Lebron James Kenbassadors™ Doll
Made by and When: Mattel, 2025
Material: Articulated vinyl, paint, textiles, plastic
Marks: (Remains in the box, unable to examine for marks)
Doll Designer: Javi Meabe
Packaging Designer: Charis Ceniroz
Label: Black
Face Sculpt: LeBron James
Body Type: Ken Tall
Height: 13 inches
Hair, Eyes, Mouth: Sculpted black hair, brown painted eyes; a closed, slightly smiling mouth, and a sculpted beard
Clothes: Described as “elevated streetwear,” this doll wears a blue “LJ” letterman jacket with white sleeves, a black “We Are Family” James foundation T-shirt, black and white houndstooth pants, black socks, and blue and white Nike Air Jordans. Accessories include a pair of black Beats headphones, a gold watch, a green “I Promise” wristband, a black cap with the James foundation logo, holds black sunglasses, and wears a black crossbody fanny pack. A doll stand and a certificate of authenticity are included.
Other: This portrait doll of basketball great, LeBron James, is the first doll in the Kenbassadors™ collection, which “celebrates influential Ken® figures who are creating positive change and contributing to a better world for all,” as indicated on the back of the box. The back of the box provides a brief biography of LeBron James as follows:
Just a kid from Akron, LeBron James hails from humble beginnings and is forging a legacy built on championing others—both on and off the court. Defying all odds, LeBron emerged from the hardness of inner-city life to become a basketball legend, author, activist, and philanthropist who never forgot his roots. From an early age, he vowed to give back to the community who wrapped their arms around him like family and would not let him fail. A man of his word, LeBron fulfilled this promise in 2004 by founding the LeBron James Family Foundation: an organization that empowers the kids of Akron, Ohio with the support, resources, and hope they need to succeed in the game of life—even if the odds are stacked against them. From opening the I PROMISE School for at-risk kids growing up like he did and building thriving community centers to providing housing, healthcare, job training, higher education opportunities and more for families, LeBron and his foundation have rolled up their sleeves to create real generational change. A true MVP, our LeBron James Kenbassadors™ doll represents resilience, hope, and pride for the city of Akron, the world, and beyond.
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