A look back at 70-plus years of gadgetry, innovation and Mr. Potato Head.
Category: Dolls
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Mattel Mistakenly Lists Porn Site on Packaging for ‘Wicked’ Dolls
The site has a similar address to one that promotes a film adaptation of the hit musical. The toymaker apologized for the “unfortunate error.”
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T.I. and Tiny Awarded $71 Million Over L.O.L. Dolls’ Likeness to R&B Group
A jury found that the toy giant MGA Entertainment had violated the musicians’ intellectual property rights with its L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. dolls.
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Miles Greenberg’s Latest Art Piece Required a Fencing Coach and a Sex Doll Maker
The artist Miles Greenberg’s latest show lasted for nine hours. It took much longer to come together.
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Blind Barbie Joins Mattel Lineup
A second new doll, a Black Barbie with Down syndrome, is part of the toymaker’s effort to be more inclusive.
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Zac Posen at Gap, H&M Thrift Shopping and Our Doll Obsession in Fashion
Unlikely, but with Zac Posen being named its creative director, you never know. Plus, fashion’s doll fixation, thrift shopping at H&M and pop-ups to pop by.
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Holiday Spending Increased, Defying Fears of a Decline
While the pace of growth slowed, spending stayed strong because of robust job growth and strong wage gains.
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Stevie Nicks Unveils a Barbie Made in Her Image at Madison Square Garden
The performer worked with Mattel to create a doll in her likeness, wearing an outfit inspired by the one she wore on the cover of Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours.” She showed it off onstage at Madison Square Garden.
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How ‘Barbie’ Set Designers Brought Those Dreamhouses to Life
To make their Barbieland sets a reality, the movie’s production team embraced the surreal, going big on bright pinks and shrunken proportions.
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A Visual Guide to Barbie: Outfits, Accessories and More
The things that make Barbie Barbie.
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Taking Comfort in Sonny Angel Dolls
Sonny Angel figurines from Japan have spurred a passionate collector base.