Mattel is a leading U.S. toy company. Mattel was founded in 1945 and is headquarted in El Segundo, California. Mattel's toy portfolio includes many iconic brands such as Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, Thomas & Friends, Mega Bloks and Uno.
Latest Mattel News
- Mattel Unveils Matchbox Tesla Roadster - Mattel has unveiled its Matchbox Tesla Roadster die-cast toy car. The car will be released in 2022. The toy serves as a product roadmap for future die-cast cars from Mattel. 2021-08-02
- Mattel to Develop UNO Live-Action Movie - Mattel is working a movie based on the card game UNO. Mattel Films will produce the film with rapper Lil Yachty. 2021-04-11
- New Barbie Sheroes Include Chloe Kim, Patty Jenkins, Bindi Irwin and Frida Kahlo - Mattel has added 14 new Barbie Sheroes. They include Chloe Kim, Patty Jenkins, Bindi Irwin and Frida Kahlo. 2018-03-12
- Sanrio and Mattel Collaborate to Launch Barbie Hello Kitty Fashion Doll - Sanrio and Mattel collaborated to launch an adorable Barbie Hello Kitty Fashion Doll. 2018-02-24
- Elaborate Justice League Batmobile Features Authentic Sounds, Smoke and More - Mattel has an elaborate app-controlled Batmobile toy coming out in October. 2017-09-18
- Hello Barbie Hologram Unveiled by Mattel at 2017 Toy Fair - Mattel unveiled its new Barbie Hologram toy at the 2017 Toy Fair. 2017-02-23
- Mattel Launches Game Developer Barbie - Barbie is a game developer in her latest career. She carries a tablet and laptop. 2016-06-18
- April Fool's Day: Juneau, Alaska Renamed UNO - Juneau, Alaska has been renamed UNO in a deal with Mattel. It is described as a landmark naming-rights deal. 2016-04-01
- Mattel Unveils Tyco Terra Climber at 2016 Toy Fair - Mattel unveiled its Tyco Terra Climber remote control vehicle at the 2016 Toy Fair. Mattel calls it the ultimate climbing creature. 2016-02-26
- Mattel Launches Barbie Spaghetti Chef at the 2016 Toy Fair - Mattel introduced a new career Barbie called Barbie Spaghetti Chef at the 2016 Toy Fair. She comes with a range for making pasta. 2016-02-19
- Ghast Drone Among New Minecraft Toys Unveiled at Toy Fair 2016 - Mattel unveiled a Ghast drone, playset and new 5-inch Minecraft figures at the 2016 Toy Fair. 2016-02-19
- Mattel Unveils Thingmaker 3D Printer at Toy Fair 2016 - Mattel unveiled Thingmaker has a 3D printer at New York Toy Fair 2016. The printer will enable kids to design and print toys. 2016-02-15
- Barbie Adds Three New Body Types: Curvy, Tall and Petite - Barbie is adding three new body types to its Fashionistas collection. They include curvy, tall and petite. 2016-02-03
- Mattel Releases Insurgent Tris Barbie Doll - Mattel has released an Insurgent Tris Barbie doll. The doll will arrive in stores on March 16. 2015-03-06
- Mattel and Google Collaborate on New View-Master Toy - Mattel and Google have collaborated on a new version of the classic View-Master toy. The toy arrives in fall 2015. 2015-02-15
- Mattel's Mega Brands Acquisition Will Help it Compete With Lego - Mattel has acquired Mega Brands in a deal worth $460 million. Mega Brands is known for its Mega Bloks brand. 2014-02-28
- Man of Steel Mega Punch Superman Figure Has Huge Hands - Mattel's Man of Steel Mega Punch Superman figure has large hands for mega punching. The toy has a light-up chest, punching motions and sounds. 2013-06-06
- Surgeon Barbie is Ready to Operate - Barbie became a surgeon with Surgeon Barbie in the 1970s. She had a blue surgeon outfit. 2012-10-15
- Police Officer Barbie in Blue Police Uniform - Police Officer Barbie was released in 1993. SHe wears a blue police uniform and also carries a dress for the Police Awards Ball. 2012-10-15
- Mattel Launches Hope Diamond Collector Barbie - Mattel has launched a new Barbie doll inspired by the Hope Diamond, a 45.52 carat diamond. She wears a miniature version of the diamond. 2012-03-24
- Mattel to Unveil Giant Barbie Dream Closet at Fashion Week - Mattel unveiled enormous Barbie Dream Closet at New York Fashion Week. It stood 24 feet tall and had jewel encrusted doors. 2012-02-07
- Mattel to Acquire HIT, Owner of Thomas & Friends and Bob the Builder - Thomas & Friends, Barney and Bob the Builder will soon be joining Barbie at Mattel. 2011-10-24
- Mattel to Launch Monster High Franchise - Mattel is launching a big new franchise with toys, clothes and more based on Lisi Harrison's new Monster High book serires. 2010-06-27
- Mattel Unveils Barbie Video Girl at Nuremberg Toy Fair - Barbie Video Girl is a Barbie with a small video screen on her back. She can play back videos recorded with her integrated camera. 2010-02-13
- Mattel Unveils News Anchor Barbie - Barbie unveiled News Anchor Barbie. She's dressed in a pink suit and ready to cover the latest breaking news. 2010-02-12