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Elliot Handler served in the U.S. Army during World War II. The name was created by taking “Matt” from Matson and “El” from ...

A limited edition Barbie of Aaliyah sold out within hours of going on sale on what would have been the late R&B singer’s 46th ...

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

The Barbie IP got a big boost in 2023 with the release of the Margot Robbie-starring “Barbie” movie, and the iconic doll only ...

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 ...

Some vintage toys can sell for thousands of dollars. Discover the Barbie dolls from the 1950s that can now be sold for ...

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

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

The end of Barbie leaves the iconic Mattel doll with a big decision to make. To Barbie’s surprise, Ken — whose entire sense of identity is dependent on Barbie — joins her on her mission.

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 ...

“Aaliyah’s smooth vocals and innovative sound helped shape ’90s R&B, and her influence on music and fashion continues to be felt today,” Mattel’s description of the Barbie reads.