Due to a risk of lead contamination in products manufactured in China, Fisher Price has issued a major recall of several lines of its popular toys. This recall affects specific toys manufactured at a certain plant since May 1, 2007. The paint on these products could contain amounts of lead that are higher than normal. ...
According to Eco Child’s Play, Mattel will be coming out with a Tween Dora to complement the existing pre-school Dora now much loved by our nation’s youngest generation. Incidentally, Barbie is currently celebrating her 50th anniversary, and we all know that Barbie doesn’t resemble Dora in the slightest. Many parents, however, are wondering whether the ...
All the toys here are for seven year old children as the youngest age that the toy is appropriate for, so the child will get years of use out of them before they outgrow them. A seven year old is ready for more challenging. Puzzles have changed from 100 pieces to 300 and they are ...
The Barbie doll was first introduced at a Toy Fair in New York by the Mattel toy company. The day was March 9,1959. and from then on this date is also celebrated as her official birthday. When Barbie was first introduced she had a black and white swim suite and her hair style was either ...
The “Happy Holiday” Barbie series began in 1988 and ended in 1998, although Mattel did not intend for this to be a series. The 1988 “Happy Holidays” Barbie doll was strictly marketed as part of a market test, or pilot project. The 1988 “Happy Holidays” Barbie doll was at that time the first vinyl Barbie ...
Barbie and Ken’s History The toy company, Mattel, gave birth to Barbie and Ken in 1959. The entire idea span from Ruth Handler, wife of Mattel co-founder Elliot Handler, when she noticed her preteen daughter playing with dolls (baby like) in adult roles. That gave her the notation that dolls similar to adults might sell ...
Mattel has introduced a new toy under the Barbie name that has become very popular among consumers. It is half toy and half electronics. This item is titled “Barbie Girls” and provides two different uses for young girls. At first glance, one would think that this item is a more futuristic looking Barbie doll. However, ...
