Barbie with autism being introduced by Mattel

Mattel is introducing a Barbie with autism as the newest member of its line intended to celebrate diversity.

• Jan 12

The Uplift: Barbie and Briana Scurry

Meet the women behind iconic Barbie designs. Hear from soccer player Briana Scurry, a two-time gold medalist, World Cup champion and the first African American woman elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame. Plus, more heartwarming stories.

• Aug 11, 2023

From Barbie and Ken, to Hot Wheels cars, to Chatty Cathy and countless others, California-based Mattel is the largest toymaker in the world. Mo Rocca went for a rare behind-the-scenes tour to see how the magic happens

From Barbie and Ken, to Hot Wheels cars, to Chatty Cathy and countless others, California-based Mattel is the largest toymaker in the world. Mo Rocca went for a rare behind-the-scenes tour to see how the magic happens.

• Nov 10, 2013

New Barbie with Type 1 diabetes unveiled

Toymaker Mattel has unveiled a new Barbie with Type 1 diabetes. Pam Morrisroe, the chief marketing officer for Breakthrough T1D, the organization that worked with Mattel to make this doll, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

• Jul 10, 2025

Barbie maker Mattel and OpenAI partner to develop AI-powered toys

The toymaker and ChatGPT developer are teaming up to develop toys and games that incorporate artificial intelligence.

• Jun 12, 2025

Fisher-Price recalls "Brunch & Go" stroller toys over choking hazard concerns

Fisher-Price recalled 253,000 "Brunch & Go" stroller toys, after five consumers reported that a piece cracked and broke while young children were playing with it.

• Apr 10, 2025

LeBron James becomes first athlete to have a Ken doll

Sticking true to James' style and likeness, his Ken doll is an inch taller and comes in larger packaging than the standard doll.

• Apr 9, 2025

Barbie announces first "Diwali doll" ahead of festival of lights

The Diwali doll, created in collaboration with fashion designer Anita Dongre, features traditional elements and will cost $40.

• Oct 5, 2024

Mattel introduces first blind Barbie, new Barbie with Down syndrome

As Disability Pride Month comes to a close, Mattel introduced two new Barbie dolls: a blind Barbie and a Black Barbie with Down syndrome.

• Jul 24, 2024

Mattel walked back children's hospital donation, lawsuit claims

Mattel, the toy company behind the Barbie franchise, is facing a complaint alleging it failed to follow through on a huge donation it promised UCLA children's hospital.

• Nov 15, 2023

"Weird Barbie" gets her doll debut: "Time to get weird"

"Time to get weird," Mattel said.

• Aug 8, 2023