# Runaway Bride Dolls Duluth Bobblehead Dolls Inspired by a Real Runaway Bride By Nigel Goodwin | Published 2006-03-07 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/runaway-bride-dolls References: [cnn](http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/03/06/runaway.doll.ap/index.html) Runaway Bride bobblehead dolls disappeared from Duluth, Georgia just as fast as the real thing. The dolls seem to have been inspired by a real runaway bride from the same town who made headlines last year. Each doll features a woman's face with a wedding veil, a bouquet of flowers, a sweat suit and a pair of [running shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-girl-and-croc) labeled as "Adios" instead of [Adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grandmas-couch-2-rivalry-lo). The dolls were given to the first 1,000 people through the gates at the Gwinnett Gladiators ice hockey game last Sunday. People lined up more than three hours before the game to get the dolls, 20 of which have seen been offered for sale on [eBay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-swoosh). The minor league hockey team named the novelty product the "Runaway Bride Any Similarity to Actual Persons is Unintended and Purely Coincidental" Bobblehead Doll. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Runaway Bride Dolls:** Opportunity for creating unique and personalized merchandise based on viral and local news stories. - **Bobblehead Collectibles:** Increasing demand for limited edition and exclusive bobblehead dolls as collectible items. - **Event Marketing Giveaways:** Growing trend of using novelty items as promotional giveaways to enhance fan engagement at live events. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sports Merchandise:** Sports teams can capitalize on fan loyalty by creating unique merchandise that resonates with local news and events. - **Collectible Memorabilia:** Opportunity for manufacturers and retailers to tap into the market of collectible bobblehead dolls based on popular culture and current events. - **Event Marketing and Promotions:** Companies and brands can leverage event marketing to increase brand exposure and connect with target audiences through creative and unique promotional items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-for-good.md) - [Doll-Inspired Wedding Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazie-3.md) - [Retro Film-Inspired Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bratz-x-clueless-doll.md) - [Couture Collector Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viktorrolf-x-disney.md) - [Show-Inspired Collectible Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squid-game-collectibles.md) - [Glamorous Rockstar-Inspired Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-bowie-doll.md) - [Streetwear-Informed Collectible Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momoko-doll.md) - [Inspiring Role Model Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-role-models.md) - [Spinning Toy Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-dancers.md)