# Doll-Themed Ice Creams Cold Stone Creamery Debuts a Barbie-Inspired 'Pink Cotton Candy Ice Cream' By Kanesa D | Published 2023-07-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-stone-creamery-1 References: [fastfoodpost](https://www.fastfoodpost.com/cold-stone-creamery-releases-new-barbie-movie-themed-pink-cotton-candy-ice-cream-and-cake/) & [coldstonecreamery](https://www.coldstonecreamery.com/)  In partnership with [Warner Bros. Pictures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/best-cake-ever) and Mattel, [Cold Stone Creamery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-frozen-desserts) is set to delight ice cream enthusiasts with a brand-new Barbie-inspired flavor dubbed 'Pink [Cotton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kit-kat-cotton-candy) Candy.' To celebrate the arrival of the Barbie movie, the iconic diva has influenced multiple brands to release their own doll-themed products, with Cold Stone Creamery serving as the most recent. Two signature creations, 'All That Glitters is Pink' and 'Best Cake Ever,' have been crafted with the Pink Cotton Candy Ice Cream flavor and a range of delightful toppings and accompaniments. The Barbie-inspired Pink Cotton Candy creations will be available nationwide at Cold Stone Creamery locations, inviting ice cream lovers to partake in the magic of Barbie's world until August 8. Image Credit: Cold Stone Creamery ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Doll-themed Products:** Cold Stone Creamery's Barbie-inspired ice cream flavor represents the trend of doll-themed products in the food industry. - **Branded Collaborations:** The partnership between Cold Stone Creamery, Warner Bros. Pictures, and Mattel showcases the trend of branded collaborations to create unique and enticing offerings. - **Limited Time Offerings:** The availability of the Barbie-inspired ice cream creations until August 8 highlights the trend of limited time offerings to create a sense of urgency and exclusivity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The doll-themed ice cream flavor presents an opportunity for food and beverage companies to collaborate with popular toy brands and create unique flavors and experiences. - **Entertainment:** The collaboration between Cold Stone Creamery and Warner Bros. Pictures demonstrates the opportunity for entertainment companies to partner with food and beverage brands to promote movies and engage with fans. - **Retail:** The launch of doll-themed products by various brands, including Cold Stone Creamery, suggests an opportunity for retail companies to create exclusive tie-in products that attract customers and drive sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Movie-Inspired Ice Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/best-cake-ever.md) - [Doll-Themed Frozen Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-land-berry-pink.md) - [Toy-Themed Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turkey-hill-ice-creams.md) - [Birthday-Themed Mochi Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mymochi-and-mattel.md) - [Exclusive Toy-Inspired Candy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-chocolate-bars.md) - [Colorful Doll-Topped Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-cakes.md) - [Glam Pink Bubble Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coco-barbie-strawberry-dreamer.md) - [Celebrative Doll-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbiethemed-donuts.md) - [Fashion Doll Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olipop-x-barbie.md)