Barbie

Kardashians to be made into Barbies

1/5/2012
Deborah Kim
Television personalities Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian and Kourtney Kardashian (L-R) make an appearance at Borders Century City to sign copes of their book, "Kardashian Konfidential" in Los Angeles on December 2, 2010. UPI/Jim Ruymen

Their famous greeting, “Hey doll,” just got a lot more literal.

Kardashians' newest ventures involve their own line of Barbie dolls and a magazine?

1/4/2012
Gina DiFalco
Scott Disick, Robert Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Kris Jenner and Kylie Jenner at the grand opening of "Kardashian Khaos" at The Mirage Hotel and Casino. (Las Vegas, Nevada)

‘Beverly Hillbillies’ actress Donna Douglas wins lawsuit against Mattel over Barbie doll

12/30/2011
Daniel S Levine

The Beverly Hillbillies actress Donna Douglas won a lawsuit against Mattel and CBS Consumer Products over a Barbie doll that used her likeness. She claimed that the companies used her likeness and photograph without her permission to make and promote the doll.

Tattooed Barbie flys off shelves, many parents outraged

10/21/2011
Bridgette Nealon

For years, Barbie has been an icon for children. She’s been everything, including cheerleader, doctor, and even the president. Now, she’s gotten another transformation.

The doll, made by Italian fashion label Tokidoki, wears her hair in a pink bob. She dons sky high sparkly stilettos and skin tight leopard print pants with tattoos on her chest, up her neck and down her arm. She also carries a dog wearing a cactus outfit on a leash named Bastardino.

Mattel co-founder, Elliot Handler, dies at 95

7/22/2011
Nicole Swanson

Elliot Handler, the co-founder of the Mattel toy company, passed away last night.

Handler, 95, was taken to the hospital on Thursday night and passed away shortly after, from heart failure.

Handler and his business partner, Harold Matson, founded Mattel in 1945. It has since become the world’s largest toy company and includes over 100 toys and over 30 games.

During his time as co-founder, Handler contributed to a number of successful product lines.

Pixar releases still from 'Toy Story Toons: Hawaiian Vacation' short

6/26/2011
Mandy Rodgers
Favorite 'Toy Story' characters star in short preceding 'Cars 2'

This weekend, families had the chance to watch Cars 2 which hit theaters on June 24. As it has become a custom of the Disney Pixar family to begin its features with a short, Cars 2 is just the same, and its pre-show tidbit features well-known characters.

In "Toy Story Tunes: Hawaiian Vacation," everyone's favorite toys come back to life, this time in their new owner's room, since it picks up after Toy Story 3 ended.

Ken and Barbie Get Back Together!

2/14/2011
Lauren Cafarell
The famous couple reunites

Ken and Barbie are back together once again. The couple has been separated for seven years, but Ken has finally wooed Barbie back.

Ken and Barbie met in 1961 and started dating in 1962, according to PopWatch.com. They had been together through many different looks, both changing from blonde to brunette over the years. PopWatch.com called up Mattel to get an inside look on the news.

Jessica Simpson Done Being Barbie

8/6/2010
Tara Fowler
The singer has decided to make peace with herself and accept her body type

In an interview with Lucky Magazine, to be fully published in the September issue, Jessica Simpson opens up about her body.

Simpson’s fluctuating weight has always been a target for the press, but now Simpson has decided that she’s moving on by accepting herself.

Parents Outraged Over New 'Busty Barbie'

6/1/2010
Kate Schwab
Collectors' edition dolls come with big chests, plunging necklines

One little black dress just isn’t enough for Barbie.

Mattel’s tiny plastic fashionista is back with a good dozen versions of the classic party garment in the company’s “Barbie Basics” collection. She’s stylish. She‘s full-figured. Her neckline is plunging. Parents are not happy.

Mattel Creating Barbie & Ken Dolls Inspired by “Mad Men”

3/10/2010
Bridget Campos
Ken and Barbie dolls will replicate characters from AMC’s hit TV series, “Mad Men.”

The New York Times has reported that the dolls will be styled based on four main characters from the show: Joan Holloway (Christina Hendricks), Roger Sterling (John Slattery), Don Draper (Jon Hamm), and Betty Draper (January Jones).

The popular drama series debuted in 2007 and is based on the competitive, male dominated world of advertising during the 1960s.

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