Let’s Call Her Barbie” is an intriguing look at the creation of Barbie, a tale of the importance of following one’s gut and ...

Barbie’s roots trace back to the 1950s. Created by Ruth Handler and manufactured by the American toy company Mattel, Barbie made her debut on March 9, 1959, at the American International Toy ...

Call it the joy factory. Mattel brands have never been more present in pop culture as the pioneering toymaker celebrates its 80th anniversary.

Akron native Renée Rosen says that her novel “Let’s Call Her Barbie” was “in the works long before the Barbie movie came out,” and the timing could hardly be better. The story of an American icon is ...

The vibrant world of Barbie takes a bold step into the tech space with the launch of the HMD Barbie™ Phone, a stunning blend ...

Mattel has been a publicly traded company since 1960, one year after Ruth invented the plucky, curvy doll that became an American icon. Barbie was the overnight sensation that took Mattel into the ...