# TV Icon Dolls The Classic TV Barbies are a Blast from the Past By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-15 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-tv-barbies References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/09/14/tv-classic-barbie-dolls) & [ifitshipitshere.blogspot](http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.com/2010/09/mattel-taps-into-sexy-classic-tv-icons.html) [Mattel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jelly-belly-and-mattel) seems to have jumped on the pop culture wagon with these Classic TV Barbies. Bringing these icons back to life (at least in doll form), they are paying tribute to a retro era in television history. Sold for only $34.99 each, the Classic TV Barbies will be available in time for Christmas. They feature the female stars from 'I Dream Of Jeannie,' 'Bewitched,' 'Beverly Hillbillies’ and 'Dynasty.' Talk about a blast from the past! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro Dolls:** Opportunity for toy companies to create a whole line of classic TV character dolls and tap into the nostalgia market. - **Pop Culture Merchandise:** Companies can capitalize on the popularity of classic TV shows by creating merchandise like T-shirts, mugs, and posters featuring iconic characters. - **Nostalgic Marketing:** Brands can make use of nostalgia to connect with consumers by recreating classic ads, packaging and logos from the past with a modern twist. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Industry:** Opportunity for toy companies to create a whole line of classic TV character dolls and tap into the nostalgia market. - **Entertainment Industry:** TV networks and studios can consider re-releasing classic TV shows to capitalize on the nostalgia trend. - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion brands can release vintage inspired collections based on the fashion of iconic characters from classic TV shows. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Film-Inspired Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bratz-x-clueless-doll.md) - [Celebratory Monochromatic Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/65th-anniversary-barbie-signature-doll-collection.md) - [Glamorous Rockstar-Inspired Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-bowie-doll.md) - [Inspiring Role Model Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-role-models.md) - [Toy-Themed Film Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funko-pop-movies-barbie.md) - [Filmic Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bratz-x-clueless.md) - [Collectible Football Fan Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-nfl-super-bowl-champion-doll.md) - [Fashion Legend Barbie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claudia-schiffer-barbie.md) - [Pop Star-Inspired Holiday Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariah-carey-barbie.md)