# Smash Up Barbie Retro Toy Crash Derby for Adults By girlywyrly | Published 2007-04-27 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smash-up-barbie References: [images.google](http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=fun&btnG=Search+Images&gbv=2) Apparently, there are underground smash up clubs where adults crash into each other in Barbie Cars. The concept of retro toys and adult fun is similar to the **[Big Wheel Adult Racing](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bring-your-own-big-wheel-racing)** featured earlier this month. In this case, the participants dress up like cartoon characters, hop into retro plastic toy cars, and smash into each other. They also appear to draw large crowds. I can't remember if there is anything I've ever wanted to try more. Unfortunately, I found these random images on a [google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chrome-dino) image search and the site is down. So for now, these clubs remain an item of elusive mystery. If you know more about this underground spectacle, add a comment. I want in! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarreworld) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Toy Fun:** Opportunity for companies to tap into the adult market by creating new versions of retro toys or offering experiences that combine nostalgia with adult fun. - **Offbeat Entertainment:** Creating unusual and unique entertainment experiences for adults could be a disruptive innovation in the entertainment industry. - **Adult DIY Community:** The popularity of underground adult clubs focused on DIY activities presents an opportunity for companies to capitalize on the trend by offering more DIY-focused experiences for adults. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Industry:** Opportunity for companies to create adult versions of nostalgic toys or capitalize on the trend through new product offerings. - **Entertainment Industry:** Opportunity for companies to create unique entertainment experiences for the adult market, potentially catering to offbeat interests. - **DIY Community:** Opportunity for companies to tap into the underground DIY adult community by offering new experiences, workshops and events with a DIY focus. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Toy Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-victory-lap.md) - [Life-Sized Electric Toy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-one-max.md) - [Doll-Centric Festival Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-dream-fest.md) - [Decayed Car Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-x-daniel-arsham.md) - [Multi-Brand Match Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattel-match-toybox-unlocked.md) - [Iconic Doll Movie Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1957-chevy-corvette.md) - [Expansive Toy-Inspired Amusement Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattel-adventure-park.md) - [Iconic Pink Doll Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamhouse-living-tour.md) - [Doll-Themed Pink Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-1.md)