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MAD Toy Design Inc’s Jeremy Madl on how the designer toy scene is influencing mass market lines
We caught up with Jeremy to learn more about his approach to design, and why he feels the toy designer scene has had a huge influence on the mass market toy space in recent years.
Net sales drop but UNO, Pictionary and Hot Wheels enjoy growth in Mattel’s Q1 2020 results
“Our work over the past two years to develop a flexible and results-oriented organisation is serving us well during this time,” said Mattel CEO Ynon Kriez.
Mattel debuts new Star Wars x Barbie collection
New dolls are inspired by Rey, C-3PO, Chewbacca and a Stormtrooper.
Mattel launches Fisher-Price #ThankYouHeroes action figures to raise money for #FirstRespondersFirst
“#ThankYouHeroes is designed to immortalise and honour healthcare and every day heroes, and to drive additional donations to support first responders,” said Chuck Scothon, Senior Vice President of Fisher-Price and Global Head of Infant and Preschool, Mattel.
Mattel’s design teams producing face masks from Barbie and Fisher-Price fabric
“We are also prototyping personal protective equipment such as face shields for our heroes in the healthcare profession,” said Mattel president Richard Dickson.
US Toy Fair 2020 to host inaugural Student Congress event
The day will feature networking, an industry panel session and a creativity workshop hosted by Mojo Nation’s Billy Langsworthy and Deej Johnson.
Mattel launches eco-friendly bio-based Mega Bloks line
“Creating a more sustainable world is important to our team, our company and our consumers, and our first construction line derived from bio-based plastics is an example of this,” said MEGA SVP Bisma Ansari.
Mattel looks to achieve 100% recycled, recyclable or bio-based plastic materials in all products and packaging by 2030
In the first half of this year, the company will debut its first product aligned with this goal: the Fisher-Price Rock-a-Stack made from sugarcane-based plastics.
MLGPC’s Michael Goodman on Fugglers, Monchhichi and the search for great concepts
We caught up with Goodman to learn more about what caught his eye with Fugglers, and learn the one thing he looks for when considering representing a concept.
Mattel’s Creatable World range and Kano’s buildable PC make TIME’s 100 Best Inventions of 2019 list
To assemble the list, TIME solicited nominations across a variety of categories from its editors and correspondents around the world.