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Venus Williams Finally Has Her Own Barbie Doll: “I’m Honored to be Recognized”

“I’ve always been driven by the idea of shattering glass ceilings and staying true to myself.”

Marie Claire · May 22, 2024

Barbie will make dolls to honor Venus Williams and other star athletes

Barbie dolls will honor tennis champion Venus Williams and eight other athletes as part of a project announced by Mattel

The Independent UK · May 22, 2024

Move over Barbie, another classic childhood toy is being turned into a movie, and it's got a big action director behind it

A Matchbox car movie is on its way

Total Film · May 8, 2024

"Kraftwerk were using a Bee Gees-branded toy drum machine. You really couldn't make it up": Yes, a band you considered at the forefront of synth technology used a toy beat maker. And a pretty terrible one at that

And it's certainly not the only piece of weird gear the iconic German band have used…

MusicRadar · Apr 17, 2024

Mojo Dojo no more: Barbie x Kartell launches collection of pink doll-sized designer chairs

Transform your doll’s home from a Mojo Dojo Casa House to Barbie’s Dream House with these teensy designer chairs

Evening Standard · Apr 11, 2024

‘Cooperative Scrabble’ won’t ruin the game – the real threat would be Scrabble: the movie

Some are outraged by a version for people ‘intimidated’ by word games. Take it from me: Scrabble rules are for breaking, says author Tim Clare

The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2024

New 'less competitive' alternative Scrabble launched to be more 'inclusive'

The new version of Scrabble includes a double-sided board designed so people can play in teams

Evening Standard · Apr 9, 2024

New cooperative Scrabble launched ‘to bring people together’

Double-sided board features ‘more inclusive’ Scrabble Together version for those intimidated by classic word game

The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2024

Sharon Stone Tried to Make ‘Barbie’ in the 1990s, But Was “Thrown Out of the Studio”

“I got a lecture and an escort to the door.”

Marie Claire · Mar 25, 2024

Helen Mirren Is 1 Of 8 Women Who Are Receiving Their Own Custom Barbies For Their Achievements

78-year-old actress Helen Mirren was honored with her own Barbie by American toy manufacturing company Mattel to celebrate International Women’s Day. The post Helen Mirren Is 1 Of 8 Women Who Are Receiving Their Own Custom Barbies For Their Achievements first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Mar 8, 2024