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Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock, a British space scientist best known for presenting BBC One’s The Sky at Night and CBeebies Stargazing, has been made into a “Barbie Role Model” in recognition of her making space and science accessible to girls. Created by toy firm Mattel, the ‘Her’ doll pays tribute to Dr. Aderin-Pocock’s work with the James Webb […]
Warner Bros. Pictures has finally unveiled the first trailer for Greta Gerwig’s Barbie film starring Margot Robbie as the eponymous Mattel doll. Showcasing the comedic tone Gerwig is going for with the movie, which she penned with her partner Noah Baumbach, the teaser opens with a parody of 2001: A Space Odyssey. Instead of apes discovering the monolith, […]
Rap Snacks is being sued over its Nicki Minaj-branded potato chips. According to Reuters, Mattel Inc. filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles federal court last week, alleging the popular snack brand infringed on its long-standing Barbie trademark. The toy-maker took issue with the company’s “Barbie-Que Honey Truffle” chips, which were introduced earlier this summer. “The association is so […]
Laverne Cox has made history, once again. The Emmy-winning actress was recently honored with her own Barbie—marking the first time Mattel has modeled the iconic doll after a transgender woman. Cox unveiled her Barbie during Wednesday’s episode of the TODAY show, saying she hoped the milestone would inspire LGBTQ youth who feel stigmatized. “I think this year […]
Toy Story 5 stands to gain a potential plot point inspiration with the latest development from A Bathing Ape. Early Friday, both the official BAPE and Barbie Instagram accounts shared a glimpse at what is clearly a full-blown collab between the two brands. The design for the pieces, per BAPE, takes direct inspiration from “an icon” and […]
She’s made her mark in beauty, mobile apps, and reality TV, but did you Kim Kardashian also had her eyes set on the toy business? The 38-year-old recently revealed she was in talks with Mattel to create Barbie inspired by a look she rocked back in 2011. The red carpet look resurfaced on Twitter this week, prompting Kim to […]
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