# Inspiring Role Model Dolls Barbie Role Models Celebrate Women from Around the World By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-03-06 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-role-models References: [comicbook](https://comicbook.com/gear/amp/news/barbie-65th-anniversary-signature-dolls-go-on-sale-today/) & [about.mattel](https://about.mattel.com)  These new [Barbie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/role-model-series) Role Models dolls have been debuted by [Mattel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/career-of-the-year-barbie) as a series of toys arriving in a timely manner for Women's History Month that pay homage to some important women. The collection of dolls includes eight styles in all that are inspired by women from around the world to provide consumers with a regionally specific option for their collection. This includes Viola Davis, Shania Twain, Dame Helen Mirren, Kylie Minogue, Maira Gomez, Lila Avilés, Nicole Fujita and Enissa Amani. The new Barbie Role Models dolls are also debuting to coincide with the toy's 65th anniversary and are sure to be a must-have for collectors to pick up this spring. The dolls each have their own style to give them each a show-stopping appearance from afar. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 22% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Regionally Specific Doll Collections:** Opportunity to celebrate diverse role models from various cultures through customizable dolls for collectors. - **Celebrity-inspired Doll Series:** Chance to showcase famous personalities in doll form, appealing to fans and collectors alike. - **Limited Edition Collector Dolls:** Potential to create exclusive and sought-after Barbie dolls for dedicated collectors and enthusiasts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Innovate toy production by introducing customizable, celebrity-inspired dolls that cater to diverse markets. - **Collectibles Market:** Tap into the growing demand for limited edition collector dolls inspired by real-life role models and celebrities. - **Global Licensing:** Explore partnerships with influential figures worldwide to create regionally specific Barbie dolls that resonate with consumers internationally. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Friendship-Celebrating Doll Duos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/role-model-series.md) - [Empowering Movie Industry Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/career-of-the-year-barbie.md) - [Gen Alpha Barbie Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gen-z-barbie.md) - [Career Aspiration Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-besties.md) - [Celebratory Monochromatic Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/65th-anniversary-barbie-signature-doll-collection.md) - [Athlete Commemorative Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venus-williams-barbie.md) - [Inclusive Barbie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-doll-with-down-syndrome.md) - [Fashion Legend Barbie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claudia-schiffer-barbie.md) - [Late Singer-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aaliyah-barbie.md)