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.
22 Eccentric Barbie Doll Designs
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Fulla the Muslim Barbie
Best Selling Girl's Toy in the Arab World
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Overweight Toys
Fat Barbie, Superman and LEGO Figures Highlight Child Obesity
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Barbie Masterpieces
Kristyna Milde Recreates Famous Paintings with Posed Dolls
18
Demented Doll Installations
Barbie Gone Bad at the 7th Annual Altered Barbie Doll Exhibit
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Body Modification Barbies
"Totally Stylin' Tattoos Barbie" Lets Girls Play With Temporary Tattoos
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Celebrity Dolls
Amy Winehouse Barbie
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Barbie Torturetography
Is This a New All-American Pastime?
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Badass Superhero Barbies
Black Canary Barbie
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Humanimal Barbie Dolls
The Prickly ‘Princess Unicorn'
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'Kill Bill' Barbie
Danny Choo Creates 'Mirai Dollfie,' a Manga-Inspired Murderess
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Muslim Barbie Alternative
Salma Dolls
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Barbie Going Through a Midlife Crisis
9
Doll Cankle Makeovers
The Christian Louboutin Barbie Remake Has Slimmer Ankles
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Recycled Zombie Dolls
Barbie of the Undead
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Cougar Barbies
Video Makes Fun of Saggy-Boobed, Botox-Loving, 50-Year-Old Barbie
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$100,000 Barbie Dolls
The Diamond Castle Collection Doll
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Barbie Foosball
Girly Dolls Get Masculine Makeover With Chloe Ruchon's ‘BarbiefootR
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Anti-Barbies
Ghoulish Mezco 'Living Dead Dolls' Continue to Terrify With a New Collection
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Smash Up Barbie
Retro Toy Crash Derby for Adults
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Digitally Aged Dolls
Barbie Gets Old, Complete With Wrinkles and Crow's Feet
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Psychedelic Barbies
Jonathan Adler Takes it Back to the 60s with Pink Label Collector Barbie
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