Barbie-Themed Foosball Table by Chloe Ruchon
June 18th 2009 by Dr.MOZ in Artsy Fartsy, Indie Designers
I’ve never been a big fan of Barbie or her slacker friends at the Dream House, but Chloe Ruchon’s “barbie foot” project is just too cool to ignore. Created in partnership with BabyFoot Bonzini and Mattel, Ruchon’s pink masterpiece was displayed in the Youngsters section at this year’s DMY Berlin Design Festival. For those of you wondering what the
name is all about, foosball (in the US) is known as “baby foot” in France…thus the name “barbie foot”.
Have fun and stay healthy,
Dr.MOZ
> thanks to Born Rich!
June 18th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
As a guy I think this is a horrible idea, but if it gets young girls into foosball, then I’m for it.
June 19th, 2009 at 8:17 pm
I think it’s cool. I think girls would love this.
June 20th, 2009 at 7:53 am
though its of no use for me but my cousin little sis is very found of Barbie dolls and she have a good collection of it….she’ll be happy hearing this…..i’ll definitely tell her about it..
June 20th, 2009 at 9:15 am
That is a rather huge toy for my little Barbie-loving daughter. But then dad can use it most of the time
How much is this table? Regards, Richard
June 20th, 2009 at 9:53 am
I believe Barbie has lost it’s charm for this generation of kids, they are more into Hanna Montana or Bakugan kind of stuff. The foosball table will do much better if it was themed after the current trends, even Wall*E would be good
Disclaimer: I am no toy expert but do buy them for kids.
June 20th, 2009 at 10:57 am
No kidding! You said it sister!
June 20th, 2009 at 9:18 pm
Yeah….it is really a cool idea man…many will like it. It’s unusual and girls will be quite happy and exited to see it.
June 21st, 2009 at 2:49 am
my little daughter is very much in love with barbie dolls, unfortunately they are expensive in my country so I buy them at special occasions. Next month is my daughter’s birthday, and ‘barbie foot’ is great gift for her..
June 22nd, 2009 at 4:45 pm
Ohhh, foosball. I’m not sure if my daughter would like this concept, but she likes barbie dolls so let’s see if this one would click.
June 22nd, 2009 at 7:59 pm
This is a must for a Barbie fanatic and I would not want to have my daughter see this I will definitely have problems after that. She’s really into Barbie dolls and such.
June 23rd, 2009 at 1:50 am
I have liked the idea. It is very exiting for girls to see this, they will be very happy to play it if they get a chance.
June 25th, 2009 at 1:24 am
What an interesting concept- I bet bringing the likes of foosball and barbies together will open up a whole new demographic who now enjoy playing with barbie dolls.. It could be a real hit for both children and grown-ups alike!
Just one question – Why wasn’t this design thought of sooner? It seems so obvious I suppose in hindsight.
July 31st, 2009 at 12:34 pm
Oh my gosh my daughter would LOVE this! I’ve never seen such a good marketing idea for little girls in such a long time. She never plays on our foosball table because she thinks it is boring, this would change that for sure.
August 10th, 2009 at 9:43 pm
I just showed this to my daughter and she thought it was a great idea. I’m not a big Barbie fan, but foosball and would give me some good Father-Daughter time for sure!
August 26th, 2009 at 2:27 am
cool idea. why should it just be males who enjoy these games. turn them girly that’s what i say
jen
October 18th, 2009 at 11:44 pm
So cool! It serves a dual purpose, an addition to my daughter’s barbie collection, and something daddy can spend time playing with.
It will also promote dadd-daughter bonding. 