Do these lyrics come to mind? “Got a find a way to Change the World, We’ll change the world. Or this one: “I love Rock-n-Roll, put another dime in the jukebox baby, I love Rock-n-Roll come on and take your time and dance with me.” Yes, Joan Jett.
Joan Jett fans know her music and have followed her through concerts and gathered all memorabilia on her and her band, the Blackhearts. What a fasinating way to express the presence of rock but through a Joan Jett Barbie doll!
In the new 2010 line of dolls from Barbie, the Joan Jett doll, a part of their Pink Label Collection, was made to rock the serious doll collector and the Joan Jett fan. Some of the classic features of Joan Jett have been illustrated into the designing of the doll as a true art form. Designed by Bill Greening, attention to detail is fully expressed through the features of Joan Jett; Features such as the eyes. 
The eyes of the doll are designed with a smoky black shadowing as the real Joan Jett wears. Her black hair is cut into the layered shag as Joan Jett is known for. The outfit of the doll bears the unique style only Joan Jett herself can crown her own. From her red high top sneakers, to the doll holding the famous and likeness of Jett’s Gibson signature Melody Maker guitar. A red bandana on the wrist, to the black faux leather pants, similarly to the black leather pants Joan Jett wore exclusively in the 80s. The doll is at a retail price of $34.95, age appropriate for 6 and over. Go onto BarbieCollector.com and view Barbie’s Joan Jett doll for full details.
The Joan Jett Barbie doll seems to be a wonderful tribute to the rockin’ roller’s style and rock prowess. This doll exudes the punk rocker’s aura of coolness and corresponds to Joan Jett’s words “do you wanna touch, me!” The spirit of the music and the prominence of this doll, aims to rock the world over. It’s a collector! Take it home!
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Credits: These photos are of the 2010 Barbie Spring Preview catalog. Joan Jett doll located on pg 7 of the catalog. Look for other doll rockers, like Deborah Harry “Blonde” or the Cyndi Lauper doll. All ordering information is available online or call 1-800-491-7514.
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the joan jett doll really looks like her!
Yeah and then it arrives with a completely different head! The doll actualy has long black hair and nude lipstick. The original photos look like Joan Jett. The doll unfortunatly does not. I was sorely dissapointed when it arrived today
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