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'Goth Barbie' sells big; Barbie sales slump

'Goth Barbie', otherwise known as the 'Monster High' line of dolls, has been an unexpected hit for Mattel. But while goth Barbie soars, regular Barbie is in a protracted sales slump.
Modern Parenthood Dolls look better without makeup; now if only we could buy them that way

What does a doll look like before she gets all, well, dolled up? Sickly, according to an image circulated around the Internet earlier in April. But artist Nickolay Lamm did his own investigation and found dolls without makeup are actually rather pretty.
Lego for girls: Building profits by catering to girls

Lego for girls: The Lego Friends, a Lego product line designed for girls, is a big hit. The new Lego blocks boosted sales by 25 percent in 2012.
Focus Stunning reversal? Why 'big paper' just went green in Indonesia.

Asia Pulp & Paper Co. has promised to stop using wood from Indonesia's natural forests. Unprecedented market pressures, driven in part by Barbie and Mickey Mouse, helped.
Fisher-Price recalls 800,000 baby seats (+video)

Fisher-Price recall: Almost a million baby sleepers from Fisher-Price have been recalled due to concerns about mold.
Mattel and Hasbro 'terrified': Do kids want gadgets more than toys?

Mattel and Hasbro terrified that kids will want toys less next year, according to reports. Hot toys did well this Christmas, but retailers in general saw less growth than expected.
Retail sales just ho-hum this holiday season

Preliminary reports show holiday sales rose only 0.7 percent over November and December, which could be the economy's worst holiday performance since 2008.
Saving Money Stocks as stocking stuffers: Three ideas for kids

A weekly allowance isn't the only way to teach kids about personal finance. Here are three tips for giving stocks as Christmas gifts.
Saving Money Black Friday 2012: the best gaming and toy deals so far

Black Friday is a great time to get amazing deals on the best new video games and toys. Check out the lastest in gaming and toy deals for Black Friday 2012.
Hasbro income falls on boy, preschool toys

Hasbro's net income fell in the third quarter heading into the holiday shopping season. Sluggish sales for toys aimed at boys and preschoolers dragged down Hasbro profits.
Stock market edges up on stronger housing report

The stock market ended mostly higher Tuesday after a surprisingly strong housing report. Better results from Mattel, Goldman Sachs, and Johnson & Johnson also shot the stock market higher.
High earnings, low inflation propel stocks upward

Low inflation and decent earnings reports sent stocks upward Tuesday. Stocks in nine out of 10 industry groups in the S&P 500 index rose.
Modern Parenthood Do you know your toddler’s "slave footprint"? Mine has 20 slaves

Your toddler's "slave footprint" – how many modern-day slaves have been used to produce those diapers, toys, and accessories – can be calculated on a new human trafficking website.
Mars Curiosity Rover soon to be available as a Hot Wheels toy (+video)

Mattel has recreated a 1:64 scale miniature of NASA's Curiosity Mars rover, which is scheduled to touch down on the Red Planet on Saturday night, a part of the company's line of Hot Wheel toy cars. The die-cast replica will hit stores in September.
Haunted by Europe, US market can't get ahead

While The Street was able to ignore Europe's struggles for the past few days, the struggles of Spain on Friday proved too much for the market to bear. As Spain's stock market plunged 6 percent, the Dow Jones dropped 120 points to close at 12,822.
Modern Parenthood ‘Brave’: new Disney Princess Merida gets girly Mattel makeover

'Brave,' Pixar's latest animated movie, stars its first female lead. Princess Merida is a strong, independent female character, who, like Katniss Everdeen in 'The Hunger Games,' is not concerned with her looks. So, why is Mattel marketing her as a stereotypical Disney princess?
Stocks rise; Mattel, Coke among earnings winners

Strong performances from a handful of companies including Barbie maker Mattel, and Coca-Cola pushed the Dow Jones average up for only the third day this month. The closely-watched index closed up 78 points to land at 12,805.
Modern Parenthood New pink LEGOs for girls enforce Disney Princess sterotypes

A new line of pink LEGOs, marketed towards girls, is just another example of the extreme gendering prevalent in children's popular culture, and enforces the Disney Princess stereotypes that have made Disney billions.
Stocks close mixed; Dow up 71

The Dow rose 71 points to close at 12921, but steep losses for Apple dragged down the Nasdaq.
Chapter & Verse 'Hunger Games' heroine Katniss Everdeen becomes – a Barbie doll?

Mattel will release a plastic version of the fierce 'Hunger Games' heroine later this year.
Kinect for Windows: Can a video game toy become the future of PCs?

Microsoft's Kinect for Windows will add motion controls to laptops and desktops.
Dow, S&P have best start in 15 years

The Dow Jones industrial average rose 3.4 percent in January and the Standard & Poor 500 gained 4.4 percent, the best performances for both indexes to open a year since 1997.
Elly May Clampett vs. Barbie? No verdict. Elly May settles suit.

Elly May Clampett Barbie doll caused actress Donna Douglas to sue CBS and Mattel. Ms. Douglas settles lawsuit over the use of her image as Elly MayClampett.
12/29/2011 05:01 pm
Kids' tablet computers? Just accessorize your iPad.

Kids' tablet computers can be created by adding a Crayola iMarker or Disney microphone to the iPad. With the right accessories for kids, tablet computers can be used by the whole family.
12/09/2011 11:23 am
Stocks reach highest level since August

The Dow gained 104 points to close at 11913. The Nasdaq turned positive for the year, gaining 61 points to end at 2699.
10/24/2011 06:49 pm