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Robotics Barbie joins the corporate call for diversity

Robotics Barbie is also part of a Mattel Inc. initiative to promote new jobs for girls, in line with a public pledge the company made earlier this year

3 min read2 Sep 2021
Industry

World’s biggest toymakers aren’t having much fun

Big toymakers don't have much skin in the fast-growing mobile-games sector, which already commands 20% of the $187 billion global toys and games market

5 min read29 Mar 2018
Mint-lounge

Can the ‘Inspiring Women’ Barbie doll series be the answer to gender justice?

For International Women's Day 2018, Mattel has added dolls of legendary women, including Amelia Earhart, Frida Kahlo and Katherine Johnson, to its line

3 min read7 Mar 2018
Industry

Mattel launches new ad campaign for Barbie

Mattel's ad campaign uses a social experiment to show parents how important the power of play is

2 min read25 Oct 2016
Topic

Aesthetics matter more than the brand: Katrina Kaif

Katrina Kaif talks about the ideal body type, becoming the Indian Barbie and how she admires fashionistas but can never be one herself

2 min read29 Mar 2016
Mint-lounge

A doll named Bhumi

Why can't we reject the Barbie and create a truly Indian doll?

3 min read22 Feb 2016
Videos

Barbie’s best day ever: the dreamhouse gets an upgrade. Watch video...

Barbie has a new Dreamhouse... and a hoverboard. Bloomberg's Emily Chang takes a look at the tech upgrades coming to Barbie's new home

17 Feb 2016
Opinion

Let Barbie remain the doll she was meant to be

The question is since when did dolls stop being for fun and start providing life lessons to children?

5 min read30 Jan 2016
Industry

Barbie now curvy, tall and petite

The doll, criticized for being an unrealistic representation of a woman's body, seeks to appeal to girls who have turned to tablets and other toys

1 min read28 Jan 2016
Mint-lounge

What your baby wants to watch on YouTube

The unpredictable online favourites of toddlers are worth millions

2 min read30 May 2015
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