A child opens a box. He starts jumping and screaming with joy—not an unusual sound in the halls of Mattel’s headquarters where researchers test new toys. But this particular toy is a doll, and it’s ...

Barbie has come a long way in her many years on shelves and in the hands of girls around the world. First introduced to the world on March 9, 1959, Barbie was created to be a woman with a plethora of ...

The full line of Barbies will debut in June. Mattel's latest launch of Barbie dolls keeps diversity and inclusion at the forefront. The toymaker has released this year's new 2022 Barbie Fashionista ...

The first Barbie doll representing a person with Down syndrome was released by Mattel "to allow even more children to see themselves in Barbie," the company said. "We are proud to introduce a Barbie ...

Kiersten is a mother not to human children but to dolls—specifically “reborn” dolls, a specialized class of hyperrealistic faux babies that inspire spooked curiosity in casual observers and fanatical ...

Everyone from Mariah Carey to Tina Turner has gotten a plastic counterpart Mattel, Inc From Mariah Carey to Zendaya, dozens of famous faces have had their likenesses replicated as an iconic Barbie ...

M3GAN’s more than just a toy. She’s part of the family. At least that’s what roboticist Gemma (Allison Williams) believes about her artificial intelligence-powered creation before the doll goes on a ...

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Madam C.J. Walker is joining Barbie's lineup of Inspiring Women dolls. Walker, often referred to as the nation's first documented self-made female millionaire, was known for her entrepreneurial skills ...