Elliot Handler served in the U.S. Army during World War II. The name was created by taking “Matt” from Matson and “El” from Elliot to form Mattel. They first sold picture frames and dollhouse ...

Behind the Scenes At Mattel: See How Barbie Is Created Barbie has courted controversy since her birth. Her creator, Ruth Handler, based Barbie’s body on a German doll called Lilli, a prostitute ...

Ruth saw her as a blueprint for Barbie. An adult female doll for children was so novel that Mattel’s designers and even Ruth’s husband dismissed the idea, saying that mothers would never buy ...

In 1956, there were baby dolls for little girls to play with. but the idea of an eleven-and-a-half inch tall grown women with ...

Retailing at $55, the Barbie was listed on Mattel Creations — a platform for collectible items from the toy manufacturer. It ...

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Aaliyah's iconic doll was released by Mattel on January 16, 2025, commemorating the late singer who passed in 2001.

Barbie fans are in for a treat as Mattel teams up with TOKYOPOP to bring the iconic doll into the world of manga. The ...

Mattel, the powerhouse behind the iconic Barbie doll, released a special edition Barbie to commemorate Aaliyah's birthday.

It was being offered exclusively on the Mattel site to the brand’s Barbie Club 59 members. According to Mattel, the doll should also be available through Target for the one-day sale. The R&B singer ...