Gabby Douglas' Barbie doll has officially hit stores, about a year after its initial creation. Barbie first announced the doll just days after Douglas was named to the 2016 Olympic team.

We're excited to honor the inspirational @gabrielledoug w/ a one-of-a-kind #Barbie doll! #YouCanBeAnything #Sherohttps://t.co/bckoJvRRqm

— Barbie (@Barbie) July 11, 2016

Excited to debut my @Barbie Shero doll! Let's continue to break barriers&dream big,Girls! #YouCanBeAnything #Shero pic.twitter.com/DDThc6okvb

— Gabby Douglas (@gabrielledoug) July 11, 2016

"I'm so excited," she told People of her new doll.

My older sister and I used to play with Barbies and create these dramatic fantasy stories, so it's such a huge honor.

The doll, which is part of Barbie's "Shero" line, is available for purchase on store shelves nationwide and online.

With my very own #Barbie doll, Im excited to inspire girls to play out their own dreams.https://t.co/N3b8Vi7bLO #YouCanBeAnything #Barbie pic.twitter.com/7YkVScjOuZ

— Gabby Douglas (@gabrielledoug) May 1, 2017

Douglas told the Huff Post that she worked closely with Barbie to design the doll and hopes it will inspire boys and girls to pursue their passions.

It's so important in the African American community to have that doll that looks like you. For me that's really big because it sends a positive message saying, you know what you can go out there and achieve your goals no matter what your hair looks like, no matter what color your skin is.