Category: Mattel Inc

‘Matchbox: The Movie’ Review: We Like the Cars That Go Boom

The New York Times – Movies:
John Cena is in the driver’s seat of this stilted movie adaptation of the Mattel-brand toy cars.
Condé Nast C.E.O. Leaves to Run Mattel

The New York Times – Business:
Roger Lynch, who has led the publisher for more than seven years, will become the chief executive of the toy company, he said Wednesday.
Barbie for Grown-Ups

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A full-length Barbie novel with mature concerns — even Barbie has job troubles, it seems — is allowing women to bring their girlhood passions into adulthood.
Will ‘Barbie’ Get a Sequel? Warner Bros. Is Scrambling to Reach a Deal.

The New York Times – Business:
Three years after the $1.5 billion hit, Warner Bros. is trying to reach a deal before December, when the rights for a sequel revert to Mattel.
Roger Sweet, Creator of the He-Man Action Figure, Dies at 91

The New York Times – Business:
The musclebound character he developed as a toy designer for Mattel gave rise to the Masters of the Universe franchise and helped define the machismo of the 1980s.
How Many Toys Will Parents Buy for Their Kids This Christmas?

Ynon Kreiz, the chief executive of Mattel, believes consumers squeezed by tariffs and inflation will cut back on other things before they skimp on Barbies and Hot Wheels.
DealBook Summit: Business Executives Share Tips for Leadership

Executives on a DealBook Summit task force panel said fear was not the way to build teams capable of navigating difficult times.
Mario Paglino, 52, and Gianni Grossi, 54, Die; Designers Made Barbies Into Art

They transformed dolls into one-of-a-kind pieces that sold for thousands of dollars. A married couple, they died in a car crash in Italy.
A New Barbie Wears Blue Polka-Dots, and a Glucose Monitor

The doll pairs a blue polka-dot outfit with an insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor.
Trump’s Trade Policies Prompt Companies to Raise Prices, Cut Staff

Consumers are starting to pull back spending as President Trump’s trade policies ripple through the economy.
Toymakers Team Up With Artists for Tariff-Proof Toys

Seeking adult fans with money to spend, companies like Mattel and Lego are working with artists to make exclusive — and expensive — versions of their products.
Trump Berates Walmart and Mattel for Warning About Tariff Price Increases

The president recently attacked Walmart, saying it should “eat” the costs rather than pass them on to customers.