# Overweight Toys Fat Barbie, Superman and LEGO Figures Highlight Child Obesity By Vincent Salera | Published 2009-02-13 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jessica-simpson-youre-not-alone-its-barbies-turn-to-be-called-fat References: [adsoftheworld](http://adsoftheworld.com/media/print/active_life_movement_barbie) These ads for the Active Life Movement use iconic children’s toys to get their tagline out to parents to “Keep obesity away from your child.” I do agree that the images used certainly catch your attention, and we can laugh at the overweight toys, but are they the real cause for children gaining weight? I don’t think so. The [Barbie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-chocolate-bars) ad will probably raise debates just like the Jessica Simpson weight stories on what is considered a “normal” weight. The ads were created by advertising agency Latinworks, Austin, USA with creative direction by Sergio Alcocer, Diego Castillo, Lewis Sempertegui, and Daslav Maslov. The copywriting is written by Diego Castillo and Lewis Sempertegui. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Print](https://www.trendhunter.com/print) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Childhood Obesity Awareness:** Opportunity for companies to develop innovative products and services that promote healthy lifestyles for children. - **Body Positivity in Toys:** Opportunity to create inclusive and diverse toy lines that celebrate all body types. - **Impact of Advertising on Body Image:** Opportunity for advertising agencies to redefine beauty standards and promote positive self-image. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Health and Wellness:** Opportunity for fitness and nutrition companies to create specialized programs and products for children. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Opportunity for toy companies to design and produce toys that reflect diverse body types and promote healthy habits. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Opportunity for ad agencies to create campaigns that challenge societal beauty ideals and promote body positivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Children-Focused Awareness Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego2.md) - [Playtime-Encouraging Toy Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-of-play.md) - [Body-Positive Brand Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doves-super-bowl-ad.md) - [Weight Wellness Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atkins-way.md) - [Exclusive Toy-Inspired Candy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-chocolate-bars.md) - [Fruit Waste Ink Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-waste-ink.md) - [Ultra-Heavy Billboard Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-heaviest-billboard.md) - [Brand-Led Global Studies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-study.md) - [QSR Menu Billboard Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-size-campaign.md)