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22 Eccentric Barbie Doll Designs

From Cougar Barbie to Overweight Barbie

— October 19, 2009 — Life-Stages
The iconic blonde-haired, long-limbed doll named Barbie has been around for decades and the idol of little girls all over the globe, however, this cluster represents eccentric Barbie doll designs -- the ones that aren't so mainstream.

With dolls modeled after cougars, zombies, superheros and strange animal hybrids, it is no wonder that some of these Barbie variations are not sold at Toys R Us.

Implications - While some consumers may outgrow a particular product at a certain point in their lives, companies should not deem this group of individuals as unmarketable. Many products that were once favored by a group of people can experience a revival or resurgence if marketed appropriately. Companies and businesses will benefit by presenting iconic products in alternative and unconventional ways because it can draw interest from former consumers.
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Psychedelic Barbies
Psychedelic Barbies
Jonathan Adler Takes it Back to the 60s with Pink Label Collector Barbie
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Smash Up Barbie
Smash Up Barbie
Retro Toy Crash Derby for Adults
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Barbie Going Through a Midlife Crisis
Barbie Going Through a Midlife Crisis
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Orthodox Jewish Prayer Barbie
Orthodox Jewish Prayer Barbie
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18
Barbie Foosball
Barbie Foosball
Girly Dolls Get Masculine Makeover With Chloe Ruchon's ‘BarbiefootR
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17
Anti-Barbies
Anti-Barbies
Ghoulish Mezco 'Living Dead Dolls' Continue to Terrify With a New Collection
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16
Doll Cankle Makeovers
Doll Cankle Makeovers
The Christian Louboutin Barbie Remake Has Slimmer Ankles
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15
Muslim Barbie Alternative
Muslim Barbie Alternative
Salma Dolls
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$100,000 Barbie Dolls
$100,000 Barbie Dolls
The Diamond Castle Collection Doll
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13
Cougar Barbies
Cougar Barbies
Video Makes Fun of Saggy-Boobed, Botox-Loving, 50-Year-Old Barbie
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12
Recycled Zombie Dolls
Recycled Zombie Dolls
Barbie of the Undead
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11
'Kill Bill' Barbie
'Kill Bill' Barbie
Danny Choo Creates 'Mirai Dollfie,' a Manga-Inspired Murderess
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10
Fulla the Muslim Barbie
Fulla the Muslim Barbie
Best Selling Girl's Toy in the Arab World
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9
Badass Superhero Barbies
Badass Superhero Barbies
Black Canary Barbie
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8
Celebrity Dolls
Celebrity Dolls
Amy Winehouse Barbie
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7
Digitally Aged Dolls
Digitally Aged Dolls
Barbie Gets Old, Complete With Wrinkles and Crow's Feet
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6
Demented Doll Installations
Demented Doll Installations
Barbie Gone Bad at the 7th Annual Altered Barbie Doll Exhibit
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5
Body Modification Barbies
Body Modification Barbies
"Totally Stylin' Tattoos Barbie" Lets Girls Play With Temporary Tattoos
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4
Humanimal Barbie Dolls
Humanimal Barbie Dolls
The Prickly ‘Princess Unicorn'
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3
Barbie Masterpieces
Barbie Masterpieces
Kristyna Milde Recreates Famous Paintings with Posed Dolls
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2
Barbie Torturetography
Barbie Torturetography
Is This a New All-American Pastime?
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1
Overweight Toys
Overweight Toys
Fat Barbie, Superman and LEGO Figures Highlight Child Obesity
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