# Undead Survival Dolls Zombie Attack Barbie Gets Lock and Loaded for the Apocalypse By Matt Ho | Published 2011-12-02 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombie-attack-barbie References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/zombie-attack-barbie/) & [secretarcticbase](http://www.secretarcticbase.com/2011/11/24/zombie-attack-barbie/) It turns out that the stereotype of Barbie being blonde and ditzy isn't exactly true because if the undead rises, teaming up with the Zombie Attack Barbie is the best chance for survival. While [Barbie is known to dress pretty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazie-4), smile and hang out with Ken, the Zombie Attack Barbie is all about blowing off the heads of flesh eaters. So how has creator Sarah Anne Langton up the badass factor on this seemingly sweet doll? She's loaded up Barbie with a whole lot of weapons that have literally made her a [one woman army](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-high-x-netflixs-squid-game). The gal is loaded with weapons that include bazookas, grenades, a samurai sword for close-range combat and of course, a machine gun. Even though she's still dressed in pink, this really isn't the Barbie anyone should be messing with. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Undead Survival Dolls:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating a line of dolls that cater to a more action-oriented and badass image, appealing to a different demographic. - **Zombie Attack Barbie:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redefining the traditional Barbie image by creating a doll that embodies strength and empowerment, challenging traditional gender stereotypes. - **Weaponized Dolls:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the concept of dolls as weapons or tools for self-defense, introducing a unique twist to the toy industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionizing the toy manufacturing industry by creating dolls that incorporate action features and weaponry. - **Collectibles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing limited edition collectible dolls that cater to niche markets, such as zombie enthusiasts. - **Female Empowerment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tapping into the growing demand for toys that promote female empowerment, creating dolls that inspire strength and courage in girls. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gen Alpha Barbie Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gen-z-barbie.md) - [Collectible Mexican Holiday Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-2023-da-de-muertos-doll.md) - [Career Aspiration Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-besties.md) - [Halloween Countdown Doll Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12-days-of-halloween-set.md) - [Mythological Two-Piece Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corazon-marikit-doll.md) - [Festive Día de Muertos-Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/da-de-muertos-dolls.md) - [Film-Inspired Bright Doll Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-mojo-dojo-casa-house.md) - [Boxed Toy Couples Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-ken-box-couple-costume.md) - [Toy-Themed Film Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funko-pop-movies-barbie.md)