TankTop
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Post by TankTop on Jan 25, 2015 13:26:02 GMT
"As a toy designer (sometimes for Barbie) I have to tell you, it's hard coming up with new and novel ideas for Barbie. She's been around for over 55 years! That makes it hard to come up with something that hasn't been done before, so I guess the designers found themselves with nothing but crappy ideas for her this year!"
The above quote from Stefdesign is from another thread. It got me thinking, what Barbies are missing? How could you come up with a new idea?
So, what Barbie would you or your child have liked?
My my dd would have loved a series of sports Barbies. I know they have had some over the years, but not all sports were covered. She would have loved a volleyball Barbie.
I would have have loved a seamstress Barbie with its own mini sewing machine and bolts of fabric.
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Post by TankTop on Jan 25, 2015 13:31:24 GMT
I thought of another one...
Dd and I both would have loved a waitress Barbie, but not an old fashioned one. A modern waitress like you would see at Chilis or Applebee's.
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Post by YooHoot on Jan 25, 2015 13:33:58 GMT
A modern military set would be neat.
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Post by TankTop on Jan 25, 2015 13:37:56 GMT
A modern military set would be neat. That would rock! No Barbie in a skirt. I would want her in combat gear. |
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Post by jenjie on Jan 25, 2015 13:44:59 GMT
That's a great idea! Let's help stef brainstorm. Heehee. I don't know what's out there! Crossing guard Barbie? Pizza delivery Barbie? That could be fun!
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Post by *sprout* on Jan 25, 2015 13:45:57 GMT
Different scientists...a chemist with flasks and beakers...a paleontologist with hammers and brushes and bones...an astronomer with a big telescope and star charts
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Post by TankTop on Jan 25, 2015 13:52:21 GMT
An outdoors Barbie in flannel and camo. Maybe a hunting Barbie.
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Post by TankTop on Jan 25, 2015 13:55:39 GMT
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Post by back to *pea*ality on Jan 25, 2015 14:32:25 GMT
I've always loved Barbie. When she first came out in the '50's you basically selected one by hair color and each girl used her imagination for her own Barbie. That was when there were lots of outfits to pick from. One doll and lots of clothes/accessories to pick from.
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Post by whipea on Jan 25, 2015 15:27:41 GMT
On the legit side Judge, motorcycle officer, corrections officer, contractor with hard hat or plumber/electrician. I never liked or wanted Barbies but my friends had them so I would dress them as street walkers or murder victims. I know sounds this sounds warped but I grew up in the city and read the newspaper from a very young age.
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Post by pierogi on Jan 25, 2015 18:28:58 GMT
I've always loved Barbie. When she first came out in the '50's you basically selected one by hair color and each girl used her imagination for her own Barbie. That was when there were lots of outfits to pick from. One doll and lots of clothes/accessories to pick from. I love vintage Barbies from the early '60's, and have collected a couple. Everything was such higher quality, and the fashion really catches that mod couture. If Ken had a tumbler of iced vodka and a pack of lucky strikes in his briefcase, you could really build a Mad Men tableau. |
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Post by red88 on Jan 25, 2015 18:33:01 GMT
I like the "normal" size Barbie! She should have made it to the shelves. |
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Post by back to *pea*ality on Jan 25, 2015 18:35:31 GMT
I've always loved Barbie. When she first came out in the '50's you basically selected one by hair color and each girl used her imagination for her own Barbie. That was when there were lots of outfits to pick from. One doll and lots of clothes/accessories to pick from. I love vintage Barbies from the early '60's, and have collected a couple. Everything was such higher quality, and the fashion really catches that mod couture. If Ken had a tumbler of iced vodka and a pack of lucky strikes in his briefcase, you could really build a Mad Men tableau. I have a small collection of mostly vintage reproductions. I am also a fan of Mad Men and a few years back my son bought me the Joan barbie doll. |
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Post by hop2 on Jan 25, 2015 18:46:34 GMT
Mechanic Barbie. I think they had a mascara Barbie after I grew up, but I would have loved to play with mechanic Barbie. I was always in the garage 'helping' my dad anyway I'm sure he would have enjoyed me playing with that rather than rearranging all his tools to 'help'
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Post by conchita on Jan 25, 2015 18:51:24 GMT
Personally, I'd love a "Kill Bill" Barbie. Oh, and a "Pride & Prejudice" Barbie and Ken couple.
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Post by hop2 on Jan 25, 2015 18:52:46 GMT
Personally, I'd love a "Kill Bill" Barbie. Oh, and a "Pride & Prejudice" Barbie and Ken couple. Downton Abby Barbie? |
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Post by PaperAngel on Jan 25, 2015 19:27:15 GMT
Studious/nerd (e.g. glasses, books)
Basketball Player (e.g. ponytail, warm-ups, uniform, high-top sneakers)
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Post by Peamac on Jan 25, 2015 19:50:57 GMT
Soccer Mom Barbie- complete with 7 yr old, 3 yr old, baby bump (maybe 5 months pregnant), and a minivan.
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Post by mandasue on Jan 25, 2015 19:53:26 GMT
A mechanic Barbie! My little girl would love it - dh is a mechanic!
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jan 26, 2015 4:19:31 GMT
Studious/nerd (e.g. glasses, books) Basketball Player (e.g. ponytail, warm-ups, uniform, high-top sneakers) Yes! How about yearbook committee, drama club, choir, plays in band too Barbie? How about goes to college barbie. Got her Master's degree Barbie? And I really, really like the realistic proportions Barbie doll. |
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Jan 26, 2015 4:46:41 GMT
One with tattoos  Punk rocker one. Japanese anime one. One that had some meat on her bones. Hippie Barbie (they may have one though, not sure) Nerdy one with books. |
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Post by darkangel090260 on Jan 26, 2015 4:53:42 GMT
are we talking collected edition like the Bob Mackie Barbies are the ones kids play with/
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Post by scrapaddie on Jan 26, 2015 4:59:45 GMT
Soccer Mom Barbie- complete with 7 yr old, 3 yr old, baby bump (maybe 5 months pregnant), and a minivan. They did have lodge complete with a magnetic and removable belly |
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Post by BuckeyeSandy on Jan 26, 2015 5:03:02 GMT
It's been a LONG time since Barbie was a Law Enforcement Officer, maybe a Barbie K9 handler?  American Humane Society Hero Dog, winner in the Law Enforcement Category, K-9 Kota and his handler Cpl. Brittney Neer from the Winchester VA Police Department. |
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Post by SuPeaNatural on Jan 26, 2015 5:21:35 GMT
I was horse mad from a young age and never into dolls. I much prefer the realistic version that artist drew to the real one (link above). But I want a Walking Dead series - crossbow carrying Barbie, katana Barbie, look at the flowers Skipper, eyepatch Ken, old bearded Ken, mullet Ken, and of course - walker Barbie and Ken.  haha, I love that. |
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Post by pjaye on Jan 26, 2015 5:30:35 GMT
Animal activist/PETA Barbie, comes with protest signs and a little bucket of red paint.
My Barbie would throw her red paint all over your Barbie.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2015 5:37:44 GMT
Mom Barbie
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Jan 26, 2015 6:17:26 GMT
Animal activist/PETA Barbie, comes with protest signs and a little bucket of red paint. My Barbie would throw her red paint all over your Barbie. Omg the last part seriously has me LOLing. I love it! Side note I totally agree about Animal activists Barbie that would be awesome.  |
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Post by PEArfect on Jan 26, 2015 6:29:43 GMT
My first thought was a Barbie with glasses because it was hard for my middle daughter to transition to wearing glasses. She felt like she would be teased.
Barbie with braces. Barbie in a wheel chair. Hearing impaired Barbie. Sight impaired Barbie. Barbie with crutches. Barbie with red hair and freckles.
I'm sure some of these have been done. My 15yo played with Barbie dolls some, but once the Monster High dolls came out she donated her Barbie dolls. My 13yo and 7yo never played with Barbie dolls. Just the Monster High dolls. |
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Post by alittleintrepid on Jan 26, 2015 6:44:00 GMT
I loved playing school so I would have wanted a teacher Barbie with a class full of students. Also, an artist Barbie who makes real stuff. And a grocery store.
My 5 year old DD would probably enjoy a Starbucks Barista Barbie!
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