The rest of the cast – other Barbies and side characters based on real dolls from toy company Mattel ... baby boomer, it might be because when Barbie was released she was meant to be 19 ...

Mattel said its vehicles business, led by Hot Wheels, surged 6 percent during the quarter. Games, action figures and building sets were up 14 percent, boosted by the “Baby Yoda” plush doll.

Professor Sarah Gilbert played a crucial role in developing one of the world's leading COVID-19 vaccines ... toymakers. Mattel announced Wednesday it created a Barbie doll to honor Gilbert ...

Editor's note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in ... her part to battle a global pandemic. Mattel announced the launch of six new Barbie dolls as part of their #ThankYouHeroes project.