# Hoverboard Barbie Toys Mattel's Star Light Adventure RC Toy Takes Barbie to New Heights By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-02-19 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-toys References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2016/2/15/10992624/barbie-drone-hoverboard-toy-wireless-controller) The Star Light Adventure RC Hoverboard is a new Barbie toy that was unveiled at New York's annual [Toy Fair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-voice-recorder-toy). In this toy, Barbie is suited up in space-age gear and crouches on top of a hovering quadrotor drone that's controlled by a pink and blue wireless remote. The toy isn't set for release until the fall of 2016, but it's likely a gift that many young girls will be hoping to get for Christmas. This high-tech toy is just one of many new innovations from [Mattel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamefam). Over the past year or so, the toymaker released [Hello Barbie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labubu-sanrio) and more recently, a new line of dolls that celebrates diversity with three new body shapes. At the Toy Fair, Mattel also revealed another next-generation Barbie toy: the Barbie Hello Dreamhouse, complete with voice recognition. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **High-tech Toys:** The rise of high-tech toys such as remote-controlled hoverboards presents an opportunity for innovation in the toy industry. - **Diverse Dolls:** The release of dolls that celebrate diversity with different body shapes indicates a trend towards inclusivity in the toy industry. - **Voice Recognition:** The integration of voice recognition technology in toys like the Barbie Hello Dreamhouse showcases the potential for innovative voice-controlled devices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry can capitalize on the trend of high-tech toys and diverse dolls to attract and engage children. - **Technology Industry:** The technology industry can explore the use of voice recognition technology in various consumer electronic devices, including toys. - **Marketing and Advertising Industry:** The marketing and advertising industry can develop creative campaigns to promote the benefits and features of high-tech toys and diverse dolls. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion Doll Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-barbie-edition.md) - [Gen Alpha Barbie Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gen-z-barbie.md) - [Virtual Doll-Inspired Tycoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamefam.md) - [Iconic Doll Movie Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1957-chevy-corvette.md) - [AI-Enhanced Play Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aienhanced-play-experiences.md) - [Toy-Themed Film Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funko-pop-movies-barbie.md) - [Modernized Superhero RC Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-rc-original-edition-batmobile.md) - [Iconic Pink Doll Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamhouse-living-tour.md) - [Iconic Doll-Inspired Pink Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-flip-phone.md)