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Portrait artist marks the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee by creating a ‘wrinkles and all’ Her Majesty Barbie doll

Bristol mum-of-three Lou Gray, 61, started creating portraits during the March 2020 lockdown using Barbie and Action Man dolls as her blueprint

The Independent UK · May 31, 2022

38 years ago, Marvel made a shameless cash grab — and told its greatest story ever

'Secret Wars' was supposed to help Marvel and Mattel sell action figures. It became so much more.

Inverse · May 27, 2022

Laverne Cox is getting the Barbie treatment

“In this environment where trans kids are being attacked, this can be a celebration of transness, and a space for them to dream, understand and be reminded that trans is beautiful.”

Mic · May 26, 2022

Barbie unveils first doll with hearing aid as part of inclusivity push

Collection to include Ken doll with vitiligo, as Mattel hopes to help children ‘understand and celebrate the importance of inclusion’

The Guardian - US · May 12, 2022

27 years later, this irreverent platformer is a fascinating ‘90s time capsule

'Earthworm Jim 2' exudes an energy of the ‘90s, where infinite possibilities bubbled up on screen and disappeared just as quickly.

Inverse · May 8, 2022

Barbie unveils new Vera Wang tribute doll

The doll is a part of Barbie’s ‘Tributes’ collection

The Independent UK · May 6, 2022

Aqua’s Barbie Girl Banger Won’t Be In Margot Robbie’s Barbie Flick Which Is Not Fantastic

You gotta be fuc(ken) kidding me.

Pedestrian.tv · Apr 30, 2022

Hot Wheels Live-Action Movie Coming From J.J. Abrams' Production Company

The film's description says it showcases the "hottest and sleekest cars, monster trucks, and motorcycles."

Motor1 · Apr 29, 2022

Mattel Q1 Earnings Smashes Estimates; Reiterates 2022, 2023 Goals

Mattel Inc (NASDAQ:MAT) reported first-quarter FY22 sales growth of 19% year-on-year, to $1.04 billion, beating the consensus of $917.95 million. North America segment sales rose 26% Y/Y, and International sales grew 16%. Worldwide Gross Billings for Dolls increased 4% Y/Y, Infant, Toddler, and Preschool rose 12%, Vehicles jumped 31%, and Action Figures, Building…

Benzinga · Apr 28, 2022

10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Moving In Wednesday's Intraday Session

 

Benzinga · Apr 27, 2022