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# Classic Horror Film Dolls
The Alfred Hitchcock The Birds Barbie is Super Eerie

By Joanne Lam | Published 2010-12-29 | Life-Stages
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alfred-hitchcock-the-birds-barbie
References: [blog.urbanoutfitters](http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/the_birds_barbie) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00142V9X0?ie=UTF8&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00142V9X0&tag=trenhunt0f-20)

Giving the fun-loving Barbie doll a horrific spin, the Alfred Hitchcock The Birds Barbie mimics the classic Hitchcock film to a tee.

Consisting of a semi-shocked Barbie being pecked at by birds, this interesting package also features a background story, outlining the horrifying events happening in The Birds movie. If you’re a fan of Hitchcock films or a hardcore collector of Barbie dolls, this Alfred Hitchcock The Birds Barbie may be the perfect item to add to your collection.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.9/10
- Popularity: 60% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Horror-themed Collectibles:** Opportunity for creating horror-themed collectibles that cater to fans of classic films like Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds.
- **Nostalgic Reimaginations:** Opportunity to create nostalgic reimaginations of iconic dolls like Barbie, combining popular culture references with classic films.
- **Cross-genre Collaborations:** Opportunity for collaboration between the toy industry and the movie industry, creating collectibles that bridge the gap between film fanatics and doll collectors.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Toy Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the toy industry to produce horror-themed collectibles inspired by classic films like Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds.
- **Film Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for the film industry to collaborate with the toy industry and create cross-genre collectibles that appeal to both movie enthusiasts and doll collectors.
- **Collectibles Industry:** Opportunity for the collectibles industry to tap into the market of nostalgic reimaginations by producing dolls that combine iconic toy designs with popular culture references, such as horror films.

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