This venture hints at Mattel's growing interest in expanding ... franchise that started with the original Barbie doll created in 1959 by Ruth Handler, who would go on to be a co-founder of Mattel.

They are an unlikely duo, but are currently sharing a stage. Barbie and Julia Child are both comfortably ensconced at the Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal.

Barbie. The famous doll was developed in 1959 by Ruth Handler for the company, Mattel, to continue the legacy of the fashion doll, but with a more modern, transformative approach for the times.

Each was developed by one designer with the approval of Ruth and Elliot Handler, Barbie’s real life parents and the founders of Mattel. Ruth came up with the doll concept after watching her ...

An Antiques Roadshow expert was shocked to see an original Barbie lookalike doll that comes with a complicated origin story.

Mattel announces the first Kenbassadors doll in 2025, featuring NBA legend LeBron James. LeBron's Ken doll supports his ...

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LeBron James will be the first pro athlete to get a Ken doll in his likeness as part of a partnership with Mattel.

Mattel, the toymaker behind Barbie and Hot Wheels, is laying off 120 workers from its El Segundo headquarters, according to a notice provided to state and local officials. The toy and ...