LeBron James, bringing big Ken-ergy, inspires new doll from Mattel
Basketball icon LeBron James is bringing big Ken-ergy to the toy world.Barbie maker Mattel on Wednesday announced that the influential Lakers star would be the…
Mattel wins rights to make DC-themed action figures and toys
Mattel has reclaimed highly coveted rights to create action figures and collectibles based on DC characters such as Batman and Superman starting in the second…
Mattel says Trump tariffs might affect cost of Barbie, Hot Wheels
Customers line up at the hot pink Barbie pop-up truck in Des Peres, Mo., on February 27, 2021, but tariffs on goods produced in China,…
‘Wicked’ dolls include link to porn site. Mattel apologizes
Toy manufacturer Mattel has apologized for a misprint that appeared on the packaging of its line of “Wicked” dolls and listed an address for an…
Next ‘Barbie’? Universal, Mattel making ‘Monster High’ movie
Fresh off the resounding success of “Barbie,” Mattel is partnering with Universal Pictures to develop another live-action film based on its top-selling dolls. The El…