Mattel thought it was making a meaningful move toward inclusion. Instead, it walked straight into a very loud debate. After debuting its first-ever autistic Barbie earlier this week, the toy giant is now facing backlash online, with critics questioning whether the doll truly represents autism or simply packages it into a neat, marketable box. What … Read more
Mattel is back in its inclusion bag. On Monday, the toy powerhouse unveiled its first-ever autistic Barbie, marking another move to widen the lens on who gets seen, celebrated, and understood in childhood play. At its core, this latest release is about representation that feels real. The autistic Barbie was designed so more kids can … Read more
#Socialites, get a load of this! Toy manufacturer Mattel recently found itself in hot water over a major misprint on the packaging of its new dolls from the upcoming movie “Wicked.” Instead of directing parents and kids to the official movie site, the boxes inadvertently linked to a pornographic website… now with a big mistake … Read more
All the Kens and Barbies came out Sunday, July 9 at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall to celebrate the premiere of Warner Bros pictures’ long awaited Barbie movie, which exceeded expectations and will have you digging dip into your favorite childhood memories. Life in plastic is better than the real world, and Academy Award nominee … Read more