While Barbies and porcelain dolls are often the most cherished toys of little girls, these eerie doll advertisements are showcasing that plastic figurines can portray a very spooky visual image.
There's something alluring about dolls and dressing them up that children, especially girls, just can't seem to get enough of. When kids grow up however, that allure and excitement surrounding dolls often fades, turning these playful toys into ordinary plastic items. What makes these dolls become so frightening is when movie directors and advertisers give these toys voices and personalities, eerily transforming them into frighteningly surreal characters.
From wide-eye toy campaigns to ads that feature dolls dressed-up like humans, these eerie doll advertisements will surely make an impression with their spooky toy references.
18 Eerie Doll Advertisements
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Juxtaposed Dolltography
The Hair's How Soviet Barbie Makeover is Modernized
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Devotion Doll Dramas
A Toy Love Story That Will Make You Cry isn't Kidding Around
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Confrontational Controversy Ads
The Barbie's Rainforest Destruction Campaign Uses Ken
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Injured Barbie Campaigns
The Hot Wheels Knock Out Ads Illustrate High-Speed Accidents
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Dollipop Campaigns
The Mini Chupa Chups Campaign by DDB Paris is Adorable
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Toy Cruelty Campaigns
The Anti-Fur Coalition Campaign Tears Apart Stuffed Animals for Dolls
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Sour-Faced Dolls
The Mini Chupa Chups Kipik Campaign Brings Toys to Life
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Wide-Eye Toy Campaigns
The BIC Alcaline Battery Ads are Intense
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Paper Doll Lookbooks
The Coach Saint James Summer Catalog by Artist Kristin Eddington
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Iconic Doll Cribs
‘Groovin' with Ken!' Toy Story 3 Promo Combines Childhood Toys
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Russian Doll Prostitution Ads
ECPAT USA 'Meet Emma' Child Prostitution Campaign is Touching
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Doll-Headed Ads
The Mental Health Foundation Campaign is Creative and Surreal
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Doe-Eyed Doll Ads
These Richard Smith Promotions are Juvenile and Effective
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Lovable Doll Campaigns
The Polly Pocket Ogilvy Ads Use Subtle Details to Show Significance
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Misbehaving Dust Bunnies
“Dust Is Embarassing” Campaign
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Damaged Doll Ads
This Multiple Sclerosis Society Campaign Shows There's No Warning
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Office Diversion Dolls
Applebee's Lunch Decoys Will Trick the Boss So You Can Enjoy Its New Menu
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Iconic Doll Controversies
The Clothesless Matchbox Barbie Calendar Provokes Legal Problems
88 Barbie Interpretations
Celebrating the Iconic Doll, from Barbie Netbooks to Adult Doll Clothing
Culture-Clashed Iconic Paintings
Robert Brandenburg's Changes Will Make You Giggle
28 Creepy Children Features
From Ghostly Child Pictorials to Zombie Kid Dolls
75 Barbie Spin-Offs
From Toys as Models to Decapitated Barbie Headdresses
Da Vinci-Inspired Dolls
Mattel Releases Fine Art Barbies Based on Art History
Humanized Fashion Dolls
GQ Germany Celebrates Ken's 50th Anniversary With Life-Like Dolls
Unique Barbie Homages
Andrea Cucchi Revamps Barbie Dolls in Peculiar Ways
Gagafied Galactic Dolls
The Mattel Goddess of the Galaxy Barbie is Inspired by the Pop Icon
Life-Sized Barbie Mansions
Jonathan Adler Designs Real Malibu Dream House
Demented Doll Installations
Barbie Gone Bad at the 7th Annual Altered Barbie Doll Exhibit
Fantastically Freaky Art
Tim Jones Creates Macabre Mutated Characters
Gruesome Knitted Figurines
The Antigurumi of 'Croshame' is Adorable Turned Disturbing
Marketing Candy to Adults
‘Chupa Chups' Lollipop Ads Get Risque
Retro Barbie Makeovers
Chrome Hearts Barbie Collaboration Will Rock Your World
Bad-Ass Teenage Formal Fashion
The Nasty Gal Anti-Prom Lookbook Targets Young Statement-Makers
Feminine Floral Fashion
The BellJar Spring 2013 Lookbook Accessorizes with Sweet Bouquets
50 Scandalous Acts for Animal Activism
From PETA Protests to Racy Celeb Campaigns
Guerrilla Doll Faces
Jocelyne Grivaud Superimposes Barbie on Her Idolized Artists' Works
Dirty Dolltography
Cristian Crisis' Barbie Life Shows Good Doll Gone Babe
Clothes-Free Fur Campaigns
Guns N' Roses Promotes Ink, Not Mink for PETA
Life-Sized Barbie Dolls
Galia Slayen Builds Barbie for National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Eerie Doll Displays
The Popovy 'Chevaliere' Collection is a Haunting Fashion Display
Plasticized Wedding Fantasies
Beatrice De Guigne Shoots Lifelike Images of Barbie & Ken's Big Day
Youthful Minimalism Catalogs
The Dion Lee Line II Autumn/Winter 2013 Lookbook is Sophisticated
Begging Doll Billboards
The Barbie and Ken Reunion Campaign Tests True Love
Summery Patterned Fashion
The Delfina Balda Spring 2013 Collection is Bright and Colorful
Political Prostitution Photography
Ernst Coppejans 'Mr. Loverlover' Series Features Male Gigolos
19 Examples of Barbie Behaving Badly
From Naughty Dollies to Recycled Zombie Dolls
Intricate Flip-Flop Figurines
The Gigantic ‘Macaco Gordo’ Sculpture by Florentijn Hofm
Pop Star Dollification
'Barbie Goes (Lady) Gaga' in Entertainment Weekly
Playful Food Sculptures
Carl Kleiner's Cafe M Beirut Series is Deliciously Adorable
Confrontational Controversy Ads
The Barbie's Rainforest Destruction Campaign Uses Ken
Violent Car Campaigns
The Lamborghini Aventador 2011 Ads Have an Agressive Message
Playful Delivery Campaigns
The FedEx Dominoes Commercial Shows Easy Shipping Options
Sassy Inflatable Pool Shoots
The Lara Stone 'Wild Swimwear' Interview Magazine Spread is Ultra Fun
Daringly Realistic Dollies
The JC Toys Newborn Dolls are True to Life
'Women of the Cloth' Dolls
Episcopal Priest Barbie Tells Secretary Barbie Who's Who
Lavish Bohemian Lookbooks
Joséphine De La Baume Poses for New York-Based VAGA Magazine
Dollipop Campaigns
The Mini Chupa Chups Campaign by DDB Paris is Adorable
Antislavery Pants
Punjammies by Women Who Have Escaped Prostitution in India
Plastic Model Kit Campaigns
The Tamiya Conspiracy Ads Urges You to "Put It Together"
Utopic Eco Villages
Costa Rica's Kopali Communities Adheres to the Triple Bottom Line
Interactive Inflatable Branding
Heineken's 'Like for Balloon' Friend Finding Tactic Lifts Of
Sunny Spring Cupcakes
Bright Seasonal Baking to Put a Smile On Your Face
Bizarre Barbie Mods
Ooak Barbies Takes the Much Loved Doll to New Places
Inflatable Furniture Collections
The Puffy Series by Jessica Carnevale is Full of Summer Fun
Musician Mash-Up Family Ads
The Mundo Livre FM Campaign Consists of Music Icon Portraits
Disturbing Toy Portraits
'Doll-arama' by Fausta Facciponte is More Creepy than Cute
Netted Dresses
Kate Moss Dons a Mosquito Net Gown for Sport Relief
Cougar Barbies
Video Makes Fun of Saggy-Boobed, Botox-Loving, 50-Year-Old Barbie
Charitable Stripping
Axe Undie Run Has Students Donating the Clothes Off of Their Backs
TV Icon Dolls
The Classic TV Barbies are a Blast from the Past
Charitable Graffiti Bikes
Cannondale and Mike Giant Team Up to Support the Bahati Foundation
Custom-Faced Crimefighter Dolls
The Personalised Superhero Action Figures Turn You into Batman
Candid Knit-Only Lookbooks
The Good Night, Day Spring 2013 Advertisements Are Frank
Suggestive Condiment Stickers
Spank Bottle Bottoms Simulate a Taut Tight End on Your Ketchup
Ferociously Furry Dolls
'Fuzzy Giants' by Entala are Cute and Sloth-Like
Teen Pregnancy Prevention Ads
The 'Baby Can Wait' Campaign Warns Against Unprotected Sex
Digitized Magazine Editions
Wired Magazine and iPad Release June 2010 Digital Edition
Quirky Caffeinated Campaigns
The New David Lynch Coffee Commercial Involves a Barbie Doll Head
Overly Girlie Phones
Dinstinctly Feminine Landline Phones To Make Any Man Cringe
Designer-Inspired Dolls
Kartel Designs for Barbies ‘PLASTIC' Collectors Edition
Huge Delectable Dollhouses
The $15,000 Edible Gingerbread Playhouse is 6 Feet of Sugary Fun
Toy LEGO Timepieces
Wake up to theToy Story Minifigure Alarm Clock
Meat-Sculpted Inflatables
The Meat-Cut Balloon Factory Exhibit is Odd and Intriguing
Devious Babysitting Campaigns
The Cape Town Fish Market Ads Warn Against Leaving Your Kids at Home
Pleasurable Mini Man Ads
The Japi Jane Campaign Turns the Taboo into Pure Fantasy
Inked Fur Activism
The Mario PETA Campaign Sends the 'Ink, Not Mink' Message
Emotion-Filled Plushies
These Emotidolls are Guaranteed to Provoke Smiley Faces
Suggestive Alcohol Ads
The V2O Pure Grain Vodka Campaign is a Sensual Celebration
Stacked Jewelery Advertisements
The Acanthus Lookbook Features Layers of Gilded Pieces
Cartooned Munny Art
'Munny Madness' by Ivan Yip Reworks Vinyl Toys
Champagne-Popping Award Campaigns
The CLIO Awards Ads Feature Hard Work and Intense Celebration
Protruding Stomach Ads
The Sport Life Belly Island Campaign Features Weight Gain Obstruction
Printable Hairdos
The Barbie Printable Hair Extensions by Mattel Offer a Way to Personalize Hair
Pop Art Music Ads
The QuitoFest 2011 Campaign Asks You to Vuelve el Rock (Rock Again)
Spill-Proof Towel Campaigns
These SPA Cponge Cloth Ads Conquer All Kitchen Messes
Christmas Equation Campaigns
The Brain Candy Toys Holiday 2011 Ads Flex the Mind Muscle
Throwback Doll Attire
The Tiny Frock Shop Sells Retro Clothing for Barbies
Socially Responsible Streetwalking
Bonn's Red Light Machine Forces Escorts to Give Back
25 Mini Me Innovations
From Celebrity Barbie Dolls to Customized Bobbleheads
Unlocking the Potential of Girls
Leymah Gbowee Discusses Her Work as a Liberian Peace Activist
DIY Anti-Love Dolls
Tell Everyone Love Stinks With the Valentine Voodoo Pincushion
Global Warming Jewelry
The Continental Drift Ring was Inspired by Our Changing Earth
Tech Parts Workout Posters
Companhia Athletica Asks You to "Switch Your Routine for Ours"
Black Icon Campaigns
The O Povo Celebrate Equality Ads Focus on Historical Figures
Injured Mannequin Campaigns
The Central Smart Insure Ads Advocates Shopping for Insurance
Porky Piano Campaigns
The Lasonic Big Fat Sound Ads Boast Delicious and Meaty Audio
Rainforest Energy Drinks
Guayaki Yerba Mate Has a Unique Social Business Model
Blinged Out Benefit Dolls (UPDATE)
Barbie for Breast Cancer Research is Most Coveted
Artistic Cleaning Campaigns
The Sopalin 2011 Ads Focuses on Paper Towel Paintings
Illuminating Cleaner Campaigns
The Nevex 2011 Ads' Super-Whitening Action Sheds Light
Lost Literary Characters
The Micromax Mobile Ad Campaign Shows You Will Never Go Astray
Russian Doll Prostitution Ads
ECPAT USA 'Meet Emma' Child Prostitution Campaign is Touching
High Horse Barbies
Doll Celebrates the 135th Kentucky Derby and Barbie's 50th
Interactive iPad Storybooks
'Toy Story 3 Read-Along' iPad App is Packed With Fun & Games
Built-In Speaker Seating
The Inflatable iMusic Chair Plays Sounds from Portable Devices
Racy Red Light PSAs
The Stop the Traffik Publicity Stunt Illuminates Human Trading Rings
Iconic Spaceman Origami
The Buzz Lightyear Paper Craft Art is Sure to Bring Out Your Inner Child
Collage-Like Audio Ads
The Hi-Fi Klubben Campaign Captures Music in Visual Art
Lollipop Sound Systems
Monodo Candy Speaker Lets You Listen to Sweet Music
Experience Delivery Campaigns
The DHL 2011 Print Ads Open Up a World of Possibilities
Business Betterment Campaigns
The MWEB 2011 Ads Show That Companies Look More Appealing Online
Screaming Cellular Campaigns
The Jinshan Battery Doctor Ads Capture the Necessity of a Phone
Murderous Anti-Fur Campaigns
Compelling ‘Stop the Carnage' Ads by IndyAct
Anti Child-Labor Certifications
GoodWeave Tackles Exploitation in the Handmade Carpet Industry
Saucy Thin Crust Suckers
These DIY Pizza Pops are Finger-Lickin' Good
10 Ludicrous Lollipops
From H1N1-Thwarting Suckers to Lollibeans
Intergalactic Tech Toys
The Toy Story Alien Webcam is a Fun Addition to Your Office Desk
Reigning Animated Trilogies
'Toy Story 3' Debuts at $109 Million at the Box Office
Literary Accessory Lookbooks
The Book Lover LOUS Advertorial is Eccentrically Elegant
Military Building Blocks
Lego's 'Army Men on Patrol' is a Toy Story Tribute
Prostitution as Art
Amsterdam's Red-light District Entering National Gallery
Inflatable Papercraft Critters
These Paper Balloons by Ominyage are Sweet and Charming
Behemoth Bubble Campaigns
The Solen Crazy Balloon Gum is Imaginatively Fun
Lollipop Thermometers
Taiwanese Designers Introduce Kid-Oriented Medical Tools
15 'Toy Story' Treasures
From Mangafied Disney Plushies to Viral Video Spoofvertising
Hip-Hop Hero Matryoshkas
The Beastie Boys Nesting Dolls on Etsy Pay Tribute to Adam Yauch
Leaky Home Ads
The Acriton Waterproof Roof Campaign Shows the Proper Places for Water
Puny Personal Statues
The Sculpteo 'Mini Me' is a Pint-Sized Person
Undressed Babushka Dolls
Alisha Amirkhanian Illustrates Oddball Scenarios
Pompous Dolls
The Palm Beach Sugar Daddy Ken Doll Looks Snooty
Blueprint Designer Dolls
‘Barbie I Can Be' Architect Barbie Makes a Splash for Mattel
Princess Babydoll Frocks
Britney Spears' 'Toy Story 3' Ensemble is Cutesy
Terrorizing Mascot Cushions
Cuddle with the Inflatable Stay Puft Marshmallow Man
Pointless Activity-Pushing Ads
'Time Well Mis-spent' Campaign Promotes Cadbury Wispa Chocolate
Sweet Charity Promotions
Baskin-Robbins' 31-Cent Scoop Night
Ring Pop Erasers
'Eraser+ing' by AHead Creative Co Blends Bling and Office Supplies
Damaged Doll Ads
This Multiple Sclerosis Society Campaign Shows There's No Warning
Diva Charity Dolls
Janet Jackson Barbie Doll is Created for a Good Cause
Charitable Celebrity Mugshots
Rachel Schmeidler's 'Hollywood Most Wanted' Raises Money for Strays
Auctioning Off Innocence
Australian Filmmaker Recruits for Unusual Naughty Documentary