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

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 ...

In 1956, there were baby dolls for little girls to play with. but the idea of an eleven-and-a-half inch tall grown women with ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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.

If there’s anyone who can one-up Taylor Swift...well, it’s that doll who became a smash hit movie, and is now pulling in fans ...

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