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Popular Barbie Designers Killed By Wrong-Way Driver: 'Their Generosity Was Boundless' Popular Barbie Designers Killed By Wrong-Way Driver: 'Their Generosity Was Boundless'
Popular Barbie Designers Killed By Wrong-Way Driver: 'Their Generosity Was Boundless' Two world-renowned Barbie designers were among four people killed in a crash caused by a wrong-way driver in northern Italy. Mattel confirmed the deaths of Mario Paglino, 52, and Gianni Grossi, 55, in an Instagram post on Monday, July 28. The longtime couple co-founded Magia2000, a custom Barbie doll brand they launched in 1999 that became widely celebrated in the world of collectible dolls. The crash happened at around 11 a.m. Central European Summer Time on Sunday, July 27. According to Italian news service ANSA, an 82-year-old man made a U-turn before a toll booth in Arluno, about 2…

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Uno Responds To Casino Card Game Rumors: 'Sounds Wild, Huh?' Uno Responds To Casino Card Game Rumors: 'Sounds Wild, Huh?'
Uno Responds To Casino Card Game Rumors: 'Sounds Wild, Huh?' Uno is playing "reverse" on rumors that you'll be able to gamble on the popular card game. The Mattel-owned brand said the game known for its "skip" and "draw two" cards isn't heading to casino floors anytime soon. Uno denied the rumors in an Instagram post on Monday, July 14. The viral posts claimed that Uno would be available for gamblers in Las Vegas. The rumor was even picked up by DraftKings, one of the country's largest betting companies. Uno said that the only "green" being passed around will be one of the game's four colors, not cash. "A rumor has come to our attention that there …

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Mattel Releases First Barbie Doll With Diabetes To Inspire Kids With Condition Mattel Releases First Barbie Doll With Diabetes To Inspire Kids With Condition
Mattel Releases First Barbie Doll With Diabetes To Inspire Kids With Condition Barbie is making history with a new doll aimed at uplifting children with diabetes. Mattel has launched its first Barbie doll with Type 1 diabetes, the company announced on Tuesday, July 8. The new doll wears a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) on her arm, secured with heart-shaped medical tape in signature Barbie pink.  The new doll is part of the 2025 Barbie Fashionistas line, which includes more than 175 diverse dolls. The Barbies have various skin tones, body types, hair textures, and visible disabilities like Down syndrome. Mattel partnered with global nonprofit Bre…

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LeBron James Joins Barbie World With First-Ever 'Kenbassador' Doll LeBron James Joins Barbie World With First-Ever 'Kenbassador' Doll
LeBron James Joins Barbie World With First-Ever 'Kenbassador' Doll Aside from Ken, can you name another male member of the Barbie family? No?  Blaine, Derek, Alan—not ringing any bells? Maybe this one will: LeBron James. James joins Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, David Bowie, Elton John, and many other celebrities—both male and female—whom Mattel has immortalized as dolls. But the Barbie Signature LeBron James Kenbassador Doll marks a bold first: He’s not just another celebrity figure—he’s the first to earn the title “Kenbassador,” a nod to men who lead, inspire, and make their mark far beyond the spotlight. The doll, which celebrates the NBA superstar…

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Baby Toy's Choking Hazard Prompts Large Nationwide Recall: CPSC Baby Toy's Choking Hazard Prompts Large Nationwide Recall: CPSC
Baby Toy's Choking Hazard Prompts Large Nationwide Recall: Cpsc A baby toy sold nationwide is being recalled after a loose piece ended up in an infant's mouth. Fisher-Price issued the recall for about 15,300 3-in-1 SnugaPuppy Activity Centers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, April 10. The center's tissue box toy can break apart, exposing small support brackets that pose a choking risk to young children. No injuries have been reported, according to the CPSC. Fisher-Price said it received one report of the toy coming apart and an infant placing a support bracket in their mouth. The activity centers were sold from N…

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Egg Teethers Crack In Babies' Mouths, Sparking Huge Brunch-Themed Stroller Toy Recall Egg Teethers Crack In Babies' Mouths, Sparking Huge Brunch-Themed Stroller Toy Recall
Egg Teethers Crack In Babies' Mouths, Sparking Huge Brunch-Themed Stroller Toy Recall More than a quarter-million brunch-themed stroller toys have been recalled after babies were found with broken pieces of the toy egg in their mouths. Fisher-Price issued the recall for about 253,000 Brunch & Go Stroller Toys, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, April 10. About 4,500 toys were also sold in Canada. The toy features pretend avocado toast with a mirror tomato, crinkle bacon, and an egg teether. Fisher-Price said the egg's yellow yolk can crack, creating small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children. Five incidents have be…

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Gotta Build 'Em All! Lego Releasing Pokémon Sets In Multi-Year Partnership Gotta Build 'Em All! Lego Releasing Pokémon Sets In Multi-Year Partnership
Gotta Build 'Em All! Lego Releasing Pokémon Sets In Multi-Year Partnership Pokémon fans will soon be able to catch 'em all — one Lego brick at a time.  The Lego Group and The Pokémon Company International will begin a multi-year partnership, the companies announced in a joint news release on Tuesday, Mar. 18. The first official collaboration between the two global brands will bring Lego Pokémon sets to stores in 2026. While this is Pokémon's first partnership with Lego, the franchise has previously teamed up with Mega Bloks, a competing building toy brand owned by Mattel. The shift to Lego marks a major move for Pokémon, expanding its brick-built univers…

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New Barbie Dolls Honor Team USA Gymnasts, Famous Friends As Role Models To Empower Girls New Barbie Dolls Honor Team USA Gymnasts, Famous Friends As Role Models To Empower Girls
New Barbie Dolls Honor Team USA Gymnasts, Famous Friends As Role Models To Empower Girls An iconic doll is celebrating International Women's Month by honoring powerful female friendships with one-of-a-kind toys, aspiring to show young girls the importance of empowering each other. Barbie will recognize four dynamic duos with "role model" dolls made in their likeness, Mattel said in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 4. The dolls' release ties into International Women's Day, which is on Saturday, Mar. 8. The initiative spotlights the strength of female friendships and aims to inspire young girls to embrace supportive relationships. "One of the greatest tools that a girl can have i…

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Toy Hall Of Fame 2020 Nominees Include Color-Barrier Breaking Doll, Tamagotchi, Risk Toy Hall Of Fame 2020 Nominees Include Color-Barrier Breaking Doll, Tamagotchi, Risk
Toy Hall Of Fame 2020 Nominees Include Color-Barrier Breaking Doll, Tamagotchi, Risk This year’s finalists to be inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame include a doll that broke the color barrier, anatomically-correct horses, sidewalk chalk, and Lite-Brite. The Toy Hall of Fame is part of the National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York. Every year, the hall inducts three new toys. To have an impact on the winners in November, people can vote for their favorite toy. Voting can be done now through Sept. 16. Toys are judged on various criteria to make it into the hall of fame: icon status, longevity, creativity, and innovation. The hall of fame was founded in 1998. Th…

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by Kristin Palpini