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Barbie maker celebrates ‘power of representation’ with scoliosis doll

Barbie doll maker Mattel has made history by introducing its first doll with scoliosis. The toy company’s line for Barbie’s little sister, Chelsea, will see a new addition that features curvature of the spine and a removable back brace, aimed at ...

31 Jan 2023 at 14:00

Movies

Hi Barbie! Dame Helen Mirren gets doll treatment complete with mini-Oscar

Dame Helen Mirren has been recreated in Barbie form, complete with her Oscar. The one-of-a-kind doll shows the actress, who narrates the recent Barbie film, in the outfit she wore on the red carpet at the Cannes film festival last year: a ...

06 Mar 2024 at 04:32

Venus Williams and Mary Fowler honoured with one-of-a kind Barbie dolls

Sports athletes and icons such as Venus Williams and Mary Fowler have been presented with one-of-a-kind Barbie dolls to show the younger generation that anything is possible. Ahead of the 2024 Olympic games in Paris, Mattel has created ...

22 May 2024 at 13:02

Thomas & Friends to introduce first autistic character Bruno the Brake Car

Children’s TV show Thomas & Friends is introducing its first autistic character who has been created in collaboration with autistic writers and organisations. The new role of Bruno the Brake Car will be voiced by nine-year-old ...

07 Sept 2022 at 09:45

Toy company ‘regrets’ Wicked dolls packaging URL misprint that leads to porn site

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Toy company ‘regret’ Wicked dolls packaging URL misprint that leads to porn site

A toy company has said it deeply regrets a “misprint” on the packaging of Wicked dolls which led buyers to a pornography site instead of the web page for the upcoming movie. British actress Cynthia Erivo and US pop singer ...

11 Nov 2024 at 07:34

Replica of St Edward’s Crown made using 319 Scrabble pieces

A crown made from 319 Scrabble pieces as a “labour of love” is to pay homage to both the upcoming Coronation and the popular word game’s 75th anniversary. The crown – made by British milliner Justin Smith of J Smith ...

13 Apr 2023 at 04:12

Movies

Margot Robbie would not have wanted to make Barbie film if not for doll diversity

Margot Robbie says that she would not have wanted to make the Barbie movie if toy company Mattel had not introduced more diversity with the world-famous doll. The Australian actress said she had not wanted to ...

28 Jun 2023 at 04:37

Mattel releases first blind Barbie doll

The first blind Barbie has been released by toy company Mattel as the latest edition in its expanding collection of inclusive dolls. The blind doll, released by Mattel during its 65th anniversary year, has ...

23 Jul 2024 at 06:51

Movies

He has the power: Nicholas Galitzine to star as He-Man in Masters Of The Universe

British actor Nicholas Galitzine has been cast as He-Man in a live action Masters Of The Universe film. The star, 29, has found fame in romantic films such as Red, White And Royal Blue and The Idea Of You ...

30 May 2024 at 08:33

Heinz and Mattel join forces to create pink ‘Barbiecue’ sauce

Heinz and Mattel have joined forces to launch a pink vegan mayo named Barbiecue sauce. It follows last year’s “Barbiecore” craze around the blockbuster movie, and arrives in time to coincide with the ...

15 Apr 2024 at 00:01

Life

British scientist honoured for International Women’s Day with one-of-a-kind Barbie doll

A British scientist has been honoured with a one-of-a-kind Barbie doll in her likeness in celebration of both International Women’s Day and British Science Week. Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, best known ...

07 Mar 2023 at 07:56

World

Mattel to make American Girl live-action film after success of Barbie

Toy company Mattel is developing a live-action film based on its American Girl doll line. American Girl will be produced by Mattel Films, Paramount Pictures and Temple Hill Entertainment, the ...

13 Dec 2023 at 22:07

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