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Billie Eilish launches signature Uno deck with Mattel

The deck features ‘colours, symbols and numbers’ that showcase’ Eilish’s ‘artistic aesthetic’.

Evening Standard

Mattel pays tribute to Barbie designers killed in car crash

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The Independent UK

Barbie designers killed in car crash: ‘Barbie is better because they loved the brand’

The two business and romantic partners died after an 82-year-old, reportedly driving the wrong way on Italy’s A4 Turin-Milan highway, collided head-on with their car

The Independent UK

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Mattel Stock Falls On Sales Miss, Guidance Cut: Tariffs Hit Barbie

Toy company Mattel Inc (NASDAQ:MAT) reported second-quarter financial results after market close Wednesday.

Benzinga

Barbie type 1 diabetes doll is available to buy now – here’s how

The doll honours model Lila Moss

The Independent UK

Mattel and OpenAI have partnered up – here’s why parents should be concerned about AI in toys

Mattel may seem like an unchanging, old-school brand. Most of us are familiar with it – be it through Barbie, Fisher-Price, Thomas Friends, Uno, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, MEGA or Polly Pocket.

The Conversation

5 American Brands That Are No Longer Made In The U.S.A.

Remember the pride of buying something stamped “made in the U.S.A.”? Those days are fading fast—and the impact goes beyond nostalgia. Knowing which iconic products are now made overseas helps shed light on consumer choices and local jobs. In this article, we’ll spotlight five beloved American brands that shifted their…

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Move over, Barbie! Universal lines up M3GAN director to helm new movie based on Monster High dolls

From one menacing marionette to another...

Total Film

Barbie star Michael Cera thinks 'dumb luck' is the reason for his success

Michael Cera - who found mainstream success with 'Arrested Development' and in more recent years has starred in cinematic hits such as 'Barbie' - thinks "dumb luck" is the reason for his success.

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Barbie maker raises prices due to Trump tariffs as Ford warns of $1.5bn cost

Toy company Mattel says it will reduce imports into the US from China to below 15% by 2026

The Guardian - UK

NBA legend LeBron James becomes first professional male athlete with a Ken doll

Toy manufacturer Mattel's “Kenbassador” series kicks off in style and is part of the 65-year-old Barbie brand’s continued push to diversify its dolls.

Euronews

LeBron James becomes first professional male athlete to have likeness depicted in a Ken doll

Basketball great LeBron James has become the first professional male athlete to have his likeness depicted in a Ken doll

The Independent UK

LeBron James has made history again – this time because of a doll

The doll will be released by Mattel ahead of Ken’s 65th anniversary next year

The Independent UK

‘Will Freya find a lovely birthday gift for mummy?’: why the Sylvanian Families movie is the anti-Barbie

The trailer for the new film about the dainty woodland creatures will wash over your brain like a warm 70-second bath. Does every toy movie need to be an Oscar-worthy social commentary?

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Hollywood’s Weirdest Game Adaptation Just Got Two Wildly Underrated Writers

Lionsgate's 'Monopoly' movie just called in the directing duo behind 'Dungeons & Dragons.'

International Business Times

Mattel Warns It Needs To Raise Toy Prices Due To Tariffs

Mattel says it plans to raise toy prices to counter the 10% China tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump.

Wallpaper

Year in review: Barbie to Snoop Dogg, the starriest design collaborations of 2024

Design collabs went stellar as Snoop Dogg & Dr Dre served up Gin & Juice with Ini Archibong; Michael Bennett showcased lighting with Gantri; and Barbie turned Kartell furniture pink

The Guardian - UK

Sky strikes Warner Bros Discovery deal, averting exodus of shows

Film studio behind Barbie and HBO shows including Succession is preparing its Max streaming service

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Wicked fans ‘couldn’t be more thrilled’ as blockbuster musical opens worldwide

Hugely anticipated adaptation of the Broadway hit starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo is estimated to rake in $200m at the global box office

Latin Times

Barbie Pays Tribute to Rita Moreno With A Doll Inspired By Her Life

Puerto Rican-American legend Rita Moreno is getting the Barbie treatment as the company has announced a doll based on her likeness.

Evening Standard

Nosferatu perfume to Wicked mac-n-cheese – how movie merch went bonkers

If you want to smell like a vampire or have your microwave meal tell you if you’re more Glinda then Elphaba, there’s a product for that

The Independent UK

Best kids’ toy deals still live on Cyber Monday, from Lego sets to Barbie and Jellycat

Save big on everything from stocking fillers to puzzles, games and dolls this Cyber Monday

The Guardian - UK

John Lewis begins Christmas countdown with top-10 toy forecast

Deluxe wooden play kitchen, Barbie sets and pretend record player included in prediction

HMD's Barbie flip phone looks exactly as you'd expect – Nokia fans will be pleased

The HMD Barbie flip phone has appeared on a TENAA listing with images and specifications.

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The new HMD Skyline is a repairable smartphone that won’t rule your life

Human Mobile Devices has pulled out all the stops to ensure its flagship HMD Skyline can not only be easily repaired, but helps divert you from doom-scrolling

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