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Mattel and Alibaba's first set of toy products will be available starting mid-2017.

Mattel Joins Alibaba to Develop Educational Toys for Chinese Consumers

Feb 15, 2017 12:35 AM EST

Mattel has formed a strategic partnership with e-commerce giant Alibaba to develop new toys designed for the Chinese marketplace.

Barbie-Maker’s CEO Quits Amid Shrinking Doll Sales

Raymond Legaspi |

Jan 27, 2015 11:36 AM EST

The chief executive officer of Barbie maker Mattel has stepped down after the company announced a hefty retreat in global sales during the critical holiday season in the last quarter of 2014.

‘Lammily’, The Imperfect Barbie, Proves Average is Beautiful

Staff Reporter |

Nov 21, 2014 01:08 AM EST

Lammily, a doll with all the 'imperfections' that beset women, is going on sale online at US$25. It was designed by Nickolay Lamm based on his concept of a 19-year-old woman who is occasionally saddled with such beauty issues as acne, cellulite, and a wide waistline.