# Elegant Zombie Dolls This Zombie Barbie Doll is Both Beautiful and Terrifying By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-10-30 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombie-barbie References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/381369/Barbie-Releases-Hauntingly-Gorgeous-Limited-Edition-Zombie-Bride-Doll/) & [ifitshipitshere](http://www.ifitshipitshere.com/the-limited-edition-zombie-bride-barbie-doll-is-hauntingly-beautiful/) This year’s limited edition [Mattel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/da-de-muertos-dolls) doll comes in the form of a Zombie Barbie. This elegant yet mysterious doll titled ‘Haunting Beauty’ is designed to make Halloween more thrilling for kids. This unique Zombie Barbie is dressed as a classic bride with a ravishing white satin gown and a pearl necklace. Her hair is long and flowing and her head is topped with a floral tiara. However, the unique part of this doll is her gray-colored skin that gives her an undead aura. Her lips are also colored a bloody red hue to solidify the spooky image. The doll was designed by Bill Greening as a [limited edition Halloween Barbie doll](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aaliyah-barbie). Greening describes the doll by saying, “Just because she’s a zombie doesn’t mean she can’t have impeccable taste — after all, she’s still fashion-conscious Barbie!” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Zombie Aesthetic:** Opportunity to disrupt the toy industry by creating a line of elegant yet spooky dolls that cater to the zombie aesthetic that is becoming increasingly popular among consumers. - **Limited Edition Collectibles:** Opportunity to disrupt the collectibles industry by producing limited edition, aesthetically unique items with a horror theme to create intrigue and exclusivity among consumers. - **Halloween-themed Products:** Opportunity to disrupt the seasonal product market by creating more refined and elaborate products for the Halloween holiday, such as elegant Zombie dolls that appeal to both kids and adults. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Industry:** With an increasing demand for horror-themed and spooky aesthetic toys, there is an opportunity to cater to this niche market. - **Collectibles Industry:** Opportunity to tap into collectors who are interested in exclusive and rare limited edition horror-themed products. - **Seasonal Product Market:** There is an opportunity to create more sophisticated and refined products for Halloween, beyond the traditional decorations and costumes, to appeal to an older demographic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Día de Muertos-Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/da-de-muertos-dolls.md) - [Collectible Mexican Holiday Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-2023-da-de-muertos-doll.md) - [Halloween Countdown Doll Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12-days-of-halloween-set.md) - [Glamorous Goth Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-high-skullector-elvira.md) - [Mythological Two-Piece Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corazon-marikit-doll.md) - [Paranormal Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/annabelle-doll.md) - [Doll-Inspired Evening Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazie-4.md) - [Doll-Inspired Wedding Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazie-3.md) - [Spooky TV Series Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-addams-collection.md)