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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.

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Sanrio and Mattel Collaborate to Launch Barbie Hello Kitty Fashion Doll - Sanrio and Mattel collaborated to launch an adorable Barbie Hello Kitty Fashion Doll.

  • Elaborate Justice League Batmobile Features Authentic Sounds, Smoke and More - Mattel has an elaborate app-controlled Batmobile toy coming out in October.

  • Hello Barbie Hologram Unveiled by Mattel at 2017 Toy Fair - Mattel unveiled its new Barbie Hologram toy at the 2017 Toy Fair.

  • Mattel Launches Game Developer Barbie - Barbie is a game developer in her latest career. She carries a tablet and laptop.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Mattel Releases Insurgent Tris Barbie Doll - Mattel has released an Insurgent Tris Barbie doll. The doll will arrive in stores on March 16.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Surgeon Barbie is Ready to Operate - Barbie became a surgeon with Surgeon Barbie in the 1970s. She had a blue surgeon outfit.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Mattel Launches Barbie Palm Beach Sugar Daddy Ken Doll - Mattel has launched a Sugar Daddy Ken Doll

  • Mattel's Avatar Toys Revealed - James Cameron's first trailer for Avatar debuted on the Internet last week.

  • New Barbie Dolls Celebrate Barbie's 50th Anniversary - New Barbie dolls have been revealed to celebrate the Barbie's 50th Anniversary. They include a Golden Anniversary Barbie.

  • Barbie Fashion Show: Glitz, Glam and Fun - The Barbie Fashion Show was yesterday and it was a fabulous Barbie celebration.

  • Animated Barbie Christmas Carol Movie Out this Holiday Season - Barbie stars in animated film that is out on DVD this year called Barbie in a Christmas Carol.

  • 2008 Holiday Barbie Dolls - The 2008 Holiday Barbie doll wears a gorgeous, shimmering white and silver snowflake-inspired gown.

  • Mattel's Talking Doll Accused of Promoting Islam - A talking doll from Fisher-Price called Little Mommy Cuddle N Coo is being accused of saying Islam is the Light by some parents.