Barbie Named 2020 Top Global Toy Property of the Year According to NPD data
January 28, 2021 Mattel, Inc. yesterday announced that its iconic Barbie® brand has been named the 2020 top global toy property of the year by the NPD Group, a leading global information company. In addition, Hot Wheels® Singles 1/64 assortment was recognized as the global top-selling toy of the year. “We are honored to have our Power [...]
Barbie & Ackermans Partner with Capital Legacy to Give Away R30 000 in Educational Bursaries
Capital Legacy, South Africa’s leading provider of Wills and Estate Administration, is a proud partner of the Ackerman’s #WeareBarbie campaign, donating three R10 000 Education Trusts to three lucky customers. As a parent, you understand the value of education. As the leading provider of Wills and Estate Administration, Capital Legacy understands the importance of ensuring that this [...]
Mattel Activities for Your Long Weekend
With the April long weekend fast approaching, and another long weekend after that, we have put together our favourite activities, craft ideas, games, stories and more from your favourite Mattel brands, so you and your little ones can #KeepPlaying. Scroll down to shop the Fisher Price Baby Essentials.
Barbie Magazine Available for Digital Download
We have made Issue #185 available for download so you can still enjoy the world of Barbie and continue learning with our fun activities! Stories from my Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures , Activities to help you learn how to write our numbers, how to create your very own carrier for your pet as well as amazing [...]
Play is Never Cancelled
As a toy company, Mattel loves to make the things that make kids smile. Behind all of the awesome toys and amazing games is a deep understanding and respect for the power of play, especially when things are in flux for kids. The power to teach, to grow and to laugh – that’s what keeps us [...]
Netflix & Mattel Announce Masters of the Universe Cast
Netflix and Mattel Television announced the all-star cast of the upcoming Netflix anime series, Masters of the Universe: Revelation, a series based on He-Man, Skeletor, Teela and the other classic characters of the Masters of the Universe franchise. The series is being produced by Mattel Television with Adam Bonnett (Descendants),Christopher Keenan (Justice League, Batman Beyond) and [...]
Introducing Barbie’s Newest Music Video: We’re Taking Over
We’re Taking Over! This music video is all about believing in yourself, and your power to become anything you want to be! Don't hold back, girls! You got this. We got this!
Barbie Opens Fashion Pop-Up in Liverpool
Barbie has opened a 6-week pop-up in Liverpool One, featuring limited edition clothing for kids aged 3+, adults’ apparel, and fun Barbie accessories for kids and adults that include tote bags and hair accessories. The pop up on Upper South John Street, next door to Apple, is part of Barbie’s 60th-anniversary celebrations, and marks the brand’s [...]
Daniel Kaluuya to produce live-action Barney the Dinosaur movie
The Oscar-nominated actor is set to produce a film based on the much-loved children’s character that will ‘surprise audiences and subvert expectations’ Daniel Kaluuya and Mattel are teaming up to make a live-action Barney the Dinosaur movie. The Oscar nominated star of Get Out will produce the film based on the children’s TV character who hosted [...]