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‘Polly Pocket’ creator dead at 74 — inside the global phenomenon that began with a simple makeup compact
The prolific inventor passed peacefully on June 20 at his home in France, surrounded by love and family, The Post can exclusively reveal.
Black Barbie paved the way for Hollywood's hottest celebrity dolls
Beyoncé, Zendaya, Shonda Rhimes and Rosa Parks. These A-listers and more are all dolled up, thanks to this pretty, plastic plaything.
Grown-ups surpass preschoolers as the biggest toy consumers: 'Most important age group'
Toy enthusiasts over the age of 18 accounted for $1.5 billion in sales from January to April, according to data from Circana.
Mattel recalls Donald Duck, Daisy Duck figures over safety fears
Two popular young children's toys have been recalled over fears the products could pose “a risk of serious injury or death from choking” due to a design flaw.
Board game makes historic change with 'less competitive,' 'inclusive' version to appeal to Gen Z
For the first time in 75 years, Mattel is making a major change to the iconic board game Scrabble. “We want to ensure the game continues to be inclusive for...
Helen Mirren gets her own Barbie doll – with a miniature Oscar
Helen Mirren's life in plastic just got a little more fantastic.
Toy makers face dismal outlook after Hasbro's holiday sales tank
“The competition is for the mind space and how much time kids are spending on social media and streaming games.”
Barbie-owner Mattel courted by activist investor in bid to boost toymaker's lackluster stock
Move over Ken, Barbie has a new suitor. New York-based investment company Barington Capital Group has built an undisclosed stake in Barbie-owner Mattel and wants to swoop in to create...
Mattel to make American Girl doll live-action movie after ‘Barbie’ success
“Barbie” may soon be joined by another Mattel doll on the big screen. The toy company is developing a live-action film based on its American Girl doll line, Mattel announced Wednesday.
Doll honoring late Native American chief says 'Chicken' instead of 'Cherokee'
A new Barbie doll honoring late Native American chief Wilma Mankiller contains an embarrassing error on the box – a symbol that was supposed to say “Cherokee” actually says “Chicken.”
Mariah Carey's 'terrible' Barbie ad bashed as Mattel doll sells out
"Why even make a social post when she’s sold out everywhere lol," one user slammed. "Your business practices are terrible. Fire the person coordinating the timing and limits."
Barbie sales surged after blockbuster movie: Mattel
Barbie maker Mattel said sales of its iconic doll jumped 14% in the latest quarter thanks to the "Barbie" box-office blockbuster starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. "Dolls continue to...
I bought a 'one size fits all' Barbie Halloween costume — it was a major fail
"Barbie" fan Destinee Stark had high hopes for a Mattel-inspired costume for Halloween — only to look like "damaged goods" when it arrived.
Toy Fair to remain in NYC after backlash over planned New Orleans move
“As a board we have heard clearly that this change was the wrong choice for our members.”
Toy Fair faces crisis in NYC as big manufacturers skip event, press for LA move: sources
The chance of a westward move is “50/50,” said another prominent toy executive who asked not to be named, adding that about 70% of the $29.2 billion US toy industry...
‘Emotional support Barbies’ can improve adults’ mental health: psychologist
Life can be a little more fantastic with some plastic.
Lego abandons efforts to make bricks from recycled plastic bottles after finding it didn't reduce CO2 emissions
About 80% of the 60 billion-plus of Lego pieces made each year contain ABS, a petroleum-based plastic.
'The Nun II' had a blessed opening night
"The Nun II" took in $13.1 million on its first day in theaters Friday. The supernatural flick is the ninth chapter in the “Conjuring” franchise.
Mattel exec' stock dump after 'Barbie' bump raises 'red flags': experts
A stock selloff by Mattel executives in the wake of the blockbuster "Barbie" film has raised eyebrows and "red flags" among some Wall Street watchers.