Bindi Irwin honoured as a Barbie is released in her name for International Women's Day

There's no doubt about it, Bindi Irwin is an absolute national treasure – but now the wildlife conservationist is being recognised ahead of International Women's Day, with toy company Mattel, creating a Barbie doll inspired by the star.

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While Irwin has been featured in Barbie collections in the past, this one is her most important one to date as it is the doll's first however this feminist range.

The doll manufacturer has created 17 different dolls in an attempt to honour real and inspiring women from the past and present.

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Among the #MoreRoleModels collections, Irwin is joined by iconic artist Frida Kahlo, Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim and pioneering piolet Amelia Earhart.

With 86% of US moms worried about the type of role models their daughters are exposed to, we are committed to shining a light on empowering female role models in an effort to inspire more girls. Join us by sharing your role models using #MoreRoleModels. #IWD2018 #HélèneDarroze #NicolaAdamsObe #ChloeKim #FridaKahlo #IbtihajMuhammad #KatherineJohnson #GabbyDouglas

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