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Nightmarish Doll Remakes

The Freddy Krueger Doll is Sure Bring a New Sense of Fear

— May 14, 2013 — Unique
Barbie and Freddy Krueger have a few things in common -- they never die, they have an odd connection with children and they have an undying need to accessorize -- so it seems only fitting that a Freddy Krueger doll constructed from a Barbie be appropriate.

The nightmares of little girls and boys have morphed into this one convenient package of gore and scream. The Freddy Krueger Barbie doll's face features those iconic trademark burn marks, fedora and bloodied bladed gloves. Barbie's chest showcases all the damned souls that she's consumed throughout the ages.

The Freddy Krueger Barbie doll is an adequate gift for any girl or boy with an affinity for gore and blonde hair. The world and all its horror have destigmatized today’s youth, but this nightmarish rendition of the classic doll is sure to bring the scare back in their pants.
Trend Themes
1. Doll Remakes - Opportunity for creating nightmarish versions of classic dolls to cater to niche markets.
2. Horror-themed Toys - Opportunity to tap into the growing demand for horror-themed toys that cater to the interests of both children and adults.
3. Gore Aesthetics - Opportunity to explore the market for dolls and toys that embrace a macabre and gory aesthetic.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity for toy manufacturers to create unique and unconventional doll remakes that cater to specific niche interests.
2. Horror Merchandise - Opportunity for the horror merchandise industry to expand its offerings by creating horror-themed dolls and toys inspired by popular horror movie characters.
3. Collectibles Market - Disruptive innovation opportunity for collectibles market to introduce limited edition horror-themed dolls and toys that appeal to collectors and fans of the horror genre.
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