Mattel launches its first autistic Barbie Company says doll is the latest expansion of its commitment to representation and inclusion The Guardian - UK · Jan 12
Autistic Barbie doll is launched with loose clothes, fidget spinner and noise-cancelling headphones The doll features specific design choices intended to reflect some experiences to which autistic people might relate Evening Standard · Jan 12
Mattel launches first ever autistic Barbie doll to represent neurodivergent children The toy includes an eye gaze slightly to the side, to represent the way some autistic people might avoid direct eye contact The Independent UK · Jan 12
10 Beloved ’90s Toys That Were Quietly Pulled From Shelves for Maiming Kids If you grew up in the 90s, you probably remember Christmas mornings filled with plastic that smelled like chemicals. We often joke that “we drank from the hose and survived.” However, looking back, it is truly miraculous we kept all our fingers. While we fed our Tamagotchis, toy manufacturers apparently… Budget and the Bees · Jan 6
Mom tries to get Black Barbie dolls for daughter at Walmart. Then she takes a closer look at each of the dolls: ‘Ain’t nobody well over here’ A mother went inside Walmart to get her daughter a Black Barbie doll. Then, she realized the store did not have any without disabilities. The Mary Sue · Dec 22, 2025
What Was the Hottest Sports Video Game of Every Holiday in the 1980s? Since 1973, video games controlled with hand-held devices have captured global attention, with sports games taking center stage right from the start thanks to an early, simple tennis-inspired classic. For countless gamers, their love of gaming began on Christmas morning, unwrapping packages that matched the size of those coveted titles… Operation Sports · Dec 20, 2025
What Was the Hottest Sports Video Game of Every Holiday in the 1970s? Gaming's first decade. Operation Sports · Dec 19, 2025
Paddington and Wonka director Paul King to direct Labubu movie Film based on popular plush toys is in early development after Sony Pictures acquired screen rights The Guardian - AU · Dec 19, 2025
8 Hot Holiday Kids Gifts That You Can Find at Dollar General GOBankingRates shopped the Dollar General website for the best deals on hot holiday kids gifts to help you get started with your shopping. GOBankingRates · Dec 9, 2025
Vin Diesel is doing the most Vin Diesel thing possible by writing, producing, and starring in a Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots movie Vin Diesel will be flexing all his filmmaking muscles with a movie about the classic Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots boxing toy Total Film · Dec 4, 2025
I'm Still Waiting For Hugh Jackman's Real Steel 2, But What's This? Vin Diesel Is Making His Own Robot Fighting Movie Vin Diesel is going to take the robot boxing crown from Hugh Jackman. Cinemablend · Dec 4, 2025
After a teddy bear talked about kink, AI watchdogs are warning parents against smart toys Advocates are fighting against the $16.7bn global smart-toy market, decrying surveillance and a lack of regulation The Guardian - US · Nov 28, 2025
Modder who first put Thomas the Tank Engine into Skyrim flips the bird at the lawyers, does it again in Morrowind: "I fundamentally do not view toy company CEOs or media CEOs as people" "I sometimes feel like I need to milk a particular joke until its inevitable demise" GamesRadar · Nov 25, 2025
Hero modder who started the Thomas the Tank Engine meme with Skyrim thumbs his nose at 'legal threats' and 'black vans with the Mattel logo' by modding Thomas into Morrowind: 'I have issues with authority' Choo choo! PC Gamer · Nov 25, 2025
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025 Parents group is warning about dangers of AI toys ahead of holiday season One AI company, whose technology is being used in toys, faces seven lawsuits related to users being driven to suicide
GamesRadar · Nov 20, 2025 This '90s retro toy has had a Wicked makeover, and its existence has changed me for good This Polly Pocket x Wicked Compact is a perfect combination of nostalgia and Wicked-movie magic that I desperately want to see under my tree this year.
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025 Advocacy groups urge parents to avoid AI toys this holiday season Children’s and consumer advocacy groups are urging parents not to buy AI-powered toys during the holiday season
Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2025 Immersive Barbie movie experience 'coming to London's West End' It’s believed Barbie’s Dream House will open next summer
The Guardian - US · Nov 14, 2025 Labubu toy movie with potential to anchor franchise in the works at Sony Viral plush toy is heading to big screen after a deal was signed with details still unclear over whether it would be live-action or animated
Bored Panda · Nov 7, 2025 70 Companies That Deserve A “Corporate Darwin Award” For Destroying Their Businesses Every company begins with ambition, and it can take them to unbelievable heights. But no one stays at the top forever. Somewhere along the way, many forget what made them successful in the first place. They start chasing quick wins, ignoring red flags, and making choices that lead to their…
Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2025 Amazon reveals its hottest Christmas gifts for 2025 - as toy cars take over Westminster Unwrap Amazon’s top ten toys for Christmas 2025
Axios · Oct 22, 2025 Tariffs are fueling a quiet shake-up in how holiday toys get to stores Mattel says retailers are changing how they import goods — a shift that could mean tighter toy supplies this holiday season.
The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025 Trump comes for Barbie: Mattel lays bare the impact of global tariffs as holiday shopping begins It is the first time that Mattel has missed on both earnings and revenue expectations in three financial quarters
Total Film · Oct 22, 2025 KPop Demon Hunters is taking over the world with "unprecedented" merch deal as Netflix aims to capitalize on "global fan frenzy" Netflix's Kpop Demon Hunters has scored a huge merch deal
Benzinga · Oct 21, 2025 Mattel Stock Drops After Q3 Earnings: Here's Why Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) shares fell after the company missed earnings and revenue estimates in its third-quarter financial report after Tuesday's closing bell.