DECEMBER 2025 NEWSLETTER
DECEMBER 2025 NEWSLETTER
NEWS IN BRIEF
This Festive Season Had
Cozy up this season with Women’secret’s newest Pingu collection. A cute, winter-ready collab featuring pajamas and slippers made for comfort lovers and nostalgia seekers alike.
Pingu is teaming up with Primark for a delightful festive collaboration! Explore nostalgic Pingu nightwear, slippers and accessories that make winter cosier and cuter.
It’s time to get festive! From cute to quirky, Pingu x Vanilla Underground collection features your favourite penguin designs and novelty pieces packed with winter charm.
LATEST UNO NEWS
Miu Miu and Uno unveil an elevated collaboration, transforming the beloved game with chic detailing and a fashion-infused sense of playful refinement!
UNO brought exciting energy to the British Fashion Awards, making a bold and colorful statement at one of the UK’s most influential cultural events. The moment highlighted UNO’s playful spirit while capturing the attention of fashion insiders and trend-forward fans.
Mattel and Smyths bring the thrilling Uno Social Club to London, transforming All Star Lanes into a 1920s speakeasy packed with bluffing, gameplay, drinks and immersive fun—celebrating the launch of the brand-new Uno Liars game.
Mattel launched UNO Braille in Madrid with Paralympic gold medalist Susana Rodríguez, celebrating the International Day of People with Disabilities. The accessible deck features Braille cards, color icons, and quick-start guides, making UNO fun for all!
LATEST DOLLS NEWS
Barbie’s 2025 Holiday Dolls were unveiled in Amsterdam during a Brand Friends event, giving collectors an early look at the dolls alongside immersive experiences and festive activities.
Mattel hosted a festive family afternoon in Milan, featuring interactive brand zones, seasonal treats, and activities, highlighting holiday toys and engaging children in hands-on, joyful experiences.
Barbie honors celebrity stylist Andrew Mukamal with a triple-look “Styled by Andrew Mukamal” doll, inspired by 1985’s Day to Night Barbie, launching December 11 exclusively for Barbie Club 59.
Ken officially launches a partnership with Pinterest, marking their first public collaboration and sharing select Pinterest 2026 trend predictions as Ken’s anniversary approaches soon together.
LATEST DOLLS LAUNCHES
LATEST HOT WHEELS NEWS
Hot Wheels races into the spotlight! Named on Fast Company’s Brands That Matter 2025, the iconic MAJE collection proves why Hot Wheels is cooler than ever!
Paweł Czarnecki’s custom Fiat 126P wins the 2025 Hot Wheels Legends Tour, beating thousands worldwide! Now immortalized as a Hot Wheels collectible, it joins the elite Garage of Legends series!
Hot Wheels collectors take note. The 58th Pearl and Chrome “Anniversary” Mix features the BMW M3 Wagon, Toyota Land Cruiser 80, and Rodger Dodger 2.0, including rare chase cars.
HOT WHEELS LATEST LAUNCH
HOT WHEELS 2026 TENTPOLES
THE BEST OF THE REST
Mattel’s anniversary celebrations in France with Burger King feature collectible cups, as well as new Pictionary and UNO sets for families.
The Moka Express Mattel edition celebrates 80 years with Barbie, Hot Wheels, and UNO, blending iconic design, flavor, and play into a collectible gift!
Mattel’s 80th anniversary made an impact in Germany with Müller, uniting celebrities, supporting Ein Herz für Kinder, pledging €0.80 per product sold.
Rizzoli and Mattel debut The Mattel Archive, an illustrated history capturing decades of creativity, iconic franchises, and toy innovation for Mattel’s 80th anniversary.
Mattel and RealTruck debuted a custom Matchbox Jeep Wrangler at SEMA 2025, heading to Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2026, where 100 percent of auction proceeds will support Richard Rawlings’ Gas Monkey Foundation!
Dark Horse expands He-Man with an ongoing series starting issue #5, “The Battle of Snake Mountain,” featuring new art team, the powerful Sword of Flaws, and ties to the 2026 live-action reboot!
Vin Diesel will write, produce, and star in Mattel Studios’ live-action Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots film, bringing Red Rocker and Blue Bomber to life alongside One Race Films and top producers.
