Barbie Gets Old, Complete With Wrinkles and Crow's Feet
Sandra Winn — January 17, 2009 — Life-Stages
References: incredimazing & ilovebadthings
‘Barbie has grown old’ was submitted by user “imaniceguy” at the website Incredimazing. Whether this person or another created this photoshopped Barbie doll with wrinkles, crow's feet, silver hair, and bags under the eyes, is unknown.
The reason I find this Barbie doll who looks like a grandmother so interesting is because it’s something we don’t see everyday. Even on dolls meant to represent a grandma or grandpa, their faces are smooth, and it’s their gray hair and 'elderly' attire that give them an old feel.
I think it would be great if Mattel gave this famous iconic toy an un-makeover. They could call her Baby Boomer Barbie, which would be appropriate considering that she recently celebrated her 50th anniversary.
The reason I find this Barbie doll who looks like a grandmother so interesting is because it’s something we don’t see everyday. Even on dolls meant to represent a grandma or grandpa, their faces are smooth, and it’s their gray hair and 'elderly' attire that give them an old feel.
I think it would be great if Mattel gave this famous iconic toy an un-makeover. They could call her Baby Boomer Barbie, which would be appropriate considering that she recently celebrated her 50th anniversary.
Trend Themes
1. Aging Toy Trend - Opportunity to develop dolls that reflect the aging population and address the societal shift towards embracing all stages of life.
2. Unconventional Barbie Trend - Opportunity to create Barbie doll variations that challenge traditional beauty standards and cater to diverse consumer demographics.
3. Personalization in Toys Trend - Opportunity to customize dolls to match the uniqueness and individuality of children's experiences and identities.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity to create dolls that cater to the changing preferences and demographics of consumers.
2. Aging and Elderly Care Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop products that promote positive perceptions of aging and cater to the needs of the elderly population.
3. Fashion and Beauty Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity to challenge traditional beauty standards and promote inclusivity in the representation of beauty in toys and dolls.
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