Venus Williams among sporting figures to get own Barbie doll
As Barbie turns 65 this year, Mattel seeks to shine a light on role models of women sports ahead of the Paris Olympics.
Sun May 26 2024
Barbie turns 65 in a world of vast doll diversity
In 2024, as Barbie celebrates her 65th anniversary, the dolls are produced in a diversity of colors, hair textures, body shapes and more.
Fri Mar 08 2024
Mattel celebrates Tina Turner with Barbie creation
Mattel is honoring Tina Turner on the 40th anniversary of her hit song "What's Love Got To Do With It" with a Barbie doll.
Fri Oct 14 2022
Primatologist Jane Goodall gets Barbie doll in her likeness
As part of its Inspiring Women Series, Mattel nods to Goodall's groundbreaking studies of chimpanzees and conservation efforts.
Tue Jul 12 2022
Hearing aids, vitiligo, Mattel bets on inclusiveness with Barbie and Ken dolls
The Barbie lineup now includes dolls with chronic illnesses and disabilities.
Sun May 15 2022
Barbie celebrates Elvis Presley with collectible doll
The female doll is dressed in Presley's "American Eagle" jumpsuit, which features colorful rhinestones, a cape and a red scarf.
Fri Aug 13 2021
You can now send your Barbies back to the manufacturer for recycling
The Mattel PlayBack program aims to repurpose these materials as recycled content in new toys.
Mon May 17 2021
Barbie joins the cause for more diverse beauty
The most famous doll on the planet has made good use of the past months of lockdown to get a beauty makeover, paying tribute to diversity.
Wed Dec 23 2020
Toys 'R' Us goes out of business, 30,000 jobs at stake
The closure is a blow to hundreds of toy makers that sell their products at the chain's U.S. stores, including Barbie maker Mattel Inc, board game company Hasbro Inc and vendors like Lego.
Thu Mar 15 2018
Barbie's boyfriend Ken gets a makeover
Toymaker Mattel on Tuesday announced 15 new Ken dolls, featuring seven skin tones, nine hairstyles and three body styles including a more muscular "broad" physique.
Wed Jun 21 2017
Two things that could keep the new Barbie from being the success it should be
Although Barbie's transformation is long overdue, there still might be some challenges to us and our children in accepting it.
Fri Feb 12 2016
Barbies through the years
Mattel, the maker of the famous plastic doll, said it will start selling Barbies in three new body types: tall, curvy and petite. Shell al
Fri Jan 29 2016
Barbie gets curvy in real-world body makeover
Barbie, the world's most famous doll, has a new body. In fact, she has three new bodies - petite, tall and curvy.
Fri Jan 29 2016
How artificial intelligence is moving from the lab to your kid's playroom
Several toy companies,including industry leader Mattel, are planning to roll out an assortment of AI-enabled toys for kids as young as 3.
Mon Oct 26 2015
Barbie gets a makeover from 13 fashion designers
13 Barbie doll will be given makeovers by fashion designers while 10 others will be immortalised by Studio Harcourt Paris.
Sat Jul 25 2015
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024