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Barbie Foosball

Girly Dolls Get Masculine Makeover With Chloe Ruchon's ‘BarbiefootR

— June 11, 2009 — Unique
How do you get boys to play with Barbies? French designer Chloe Ruchon thinks she has the answer with her “Barbiefoot” invention. The pink football table flooded with Barbies seems to be an odd match, but who am I to judge?

Barbiefoot made its first public debut at the DMY Berlin Design Festival this year and was definitely the subject of a lot of attention and intrigue. Something tells me Mattel probably won’t be endorsing this invention any time soon.
Trend Themes
1. Gender-neutral Toys - Chloe Ruchon's Barbiefoot illustrates the increasing demand for toys that break traditional gender stereotypes, creating an opportunity for businesses to develop gender-neutral products.
2. Hybrid Product Design - Barbiefoot's combination of doll and foosball appeals to a wider audience and demonstrates the potential for businesses to create hybrid products that cater to multiple interests in one design.
3. Nostalgia Marketing - Barbiefoot taps into nostalgia for the iconic doll, presenting an opportunity for businesses to incorporate nostalgia marketing strategies in their promotions and product development.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - Chloe Ruchon's Barbiefoot challenges traditional gender norms in toys, inspiring innovation in the toy industry for creating gender-neutral products.
2. Furniture Industry - Barbiefoot's unique design presents opportunities for businesses in the furniture industry to create playful, novelty pieces that appeal to a wider audience.
3. Retail Industry - Barbiefoot's nostalgic appeal can be leveraged by businesses in the retail industry to attract customers through nostalgia marketing and brand loyalty.
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