# Recycled Zombie Dolls Barbie of the Undead By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2008-11-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombie-dolls-gruesome-barbie-of-the-undead References: [paranaiv.no](http://www.paranaiv.no/portfolio/2008/barbie-undead-ponilla) & [paranaiv.no](http://www.paranaiv.no/portfolio/2008/barbie-undead-ponilla) Norwegian freelance artist Are Sundnes is on a mission to recycle boring toys into cool ones. One of his latest pieces is this [Barbie doll](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playdoh-barbie) he transformed into a [gruesome looking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-high-skullector-elvira) [zombie doll](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-mart-chucky) called 'Barbie of the Undead.' The remodeling of the toy involved refashioning the skull and creating the base out of Super Sculpey, and finishing it with acrylic paint. The result is a creepy toy that is pretty much guaranteed to give children nightmares. **Implications** - Dolls and other child toys were once considered juvenile, yet when gory twists are placed on such products, they become appealing to consumers. Companies looking for interesting opportunities to create unusual products should consider hybrid commodities that blend goriness with adorable child products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 91% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gory Twists:** Combining gore with adorable child products creates appealing and unusual products. - **Toy Remodeling:** Transforming ordinary toys into unique and customized creations. - **Creepy Toys:** Demand for toys that give children nightmares is increasing. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Opportunity to create hybrid toys that appeal to both children and adults. - **Art and Crafts:** Market for artists to transform existing toys into customized and creepy creations. - **Horror Merchandise:** Increasing demand for toys with gory and grotesque themes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Undead Easter Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-plum-chocolate-zombie-bunny.md) - [Festive Día de Muertos-Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/da-de-muertos-dolls.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [Mythological Two-Piece Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corazon-marikit-doll.md) - [Creepy Severed Hand Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-thing.md) - [Collectable Sculptural Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inedible-doll.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)