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Mattel’s New Collaborations are Cutting-Edge in the Toy IndustryCollabs might be one of the most exciting events a toy collector could dream about, and for Mattel, it’s never a disappointment. Here are just some of our favorite collaborations between Mattel and other icons we love.Elvira x Monster High Following booming collaborations with The Shining, Beetlejuice, IT, Gremlins, and other classic cinematic horror characters, Mattel’s popular series Monster High welcomes a new Skullector doll to …

Look up at the stars tonight, and you might see Barbie on her first space trip with Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti! While heading off to the International Space Station just days ago, Cristoforetti invited her special companion up to zero gravity to inspire girls as young as 8 and 11 years old to succeed in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and answer all their questions just in time for the first day of World Space Week.As of 2019, research has shown that …

Everybody loves a good Barbie concept. From astronaut, to surfer, to stylist, Mattel is always busy showing Barbie’s many sides. But there is a side of Barbie with some familiar faces that you already love but might not be aware of their existence: the Barbie dolls inspired by celebrities.Mattel is always keeping up to date with different trends, fashion, and pop culture references, and let’s be real, celebrities are a big part of all 3, so it is only natural that Mattel decided to create …

Olivia Newton-John was an acclaimed singer with multiple number one hits and four Grammy awards under her belt. Newton-John’s musical career is impressive; she was said to be one of the best-selling music artists from the second half of the 20th century to the present. However, Newton-John’s most iconic and remembered achievement is without a doubt the pop culture gem Grease, a movie that has influenced multiple generations.Why is Grease so popular?Grease is a movie described as a musical …

Barbie Wizard of Oz Collection DollsOn the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the beloved filmThe Wizard of Oz, Barbie has come forward to bring some of our most loved characters from the film to pay homage. Some of these Barbie dolls will play a small portion of the song of the charter in the movie. From Glinda the Good Witch to Toto and Dorothy, you can go with your favorite Barbie avatar from the land of Oz. You can buy a Barbie collector Wizard of Oz Glinda doll or Dorothy Wizard …