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# Barbie Foosball
Girly Dolls Get Masculine Makeover With Chloe Ruchon's ‘Barbiefoot&#82

By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-06-11 | Unique
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-foozball-chloe-ruchons-barbiefoot
References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/barbie-themed-football-table-will-appeal-to-both-sexes-maybe/)

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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goal-concept) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-nfl-super-bowl-champion-doll) probably won’t be endorsing this invention any time soon.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.5/10
- Popularity: 50% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **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.
- **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.
- **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.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Toy Industry:** Chloe Ruchon's Barbiefoot challenges traditional gender norms in toys, inspiring innovation in the toy industry for creating gender-neutral products.
- **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.
- **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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