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Mattel Unveils Whitney Houston Barbie Signature

Mattel is releasing the first-ever Whitney Houston Barbie to commemorate the singer’s birthday and enduring legacy, alongside a new WH1TNEY album that gathers her 11 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits and signals forthcoming events like a gala and the doll’s debut. Whitney Houston’s estate, led by Pat Houston, highlights collaborations with Mattel, preserves her voice and artistry for future projects, and ties in related celebrations such as a limited vinyl release and an auction benefiting the charity foundation.

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Jul 27, 2026

Angel Reese Barbie Signature Doll Expands Bayou Brand

Angel Reese’s Bayou Barbie persona expands into a Mattel Barbie doll released July 24 and a Barbie x Reebok Angel Reese 1 sneaker dropping August 2, with planned All-Star Weekend tie-ins. As she gear-ups for her third All-Star Weekend after a trade to Atlanta and ongoing visibility, Reese continues expanding her signature line with new pink colorways and growing fan attention.

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Jul 23, 2026

Mattel, WWE ink multi-year AAA licensing deal

Mattel and WWE are expanding their licensing by adding Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide to their action-figure lineup under a multi-year global deal, with a new AAA line launching Fall 2027 featuring heroes known for their masks and personas. The partnership broadens Mattel’s WWE portfolio beyond its existing line, following WWE’s AAA acquisition, and aims to bring AAA’s culture to collectors worldwide.

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ReportingJan 12, 2026

Mattel adds Autistic Barbie to Its Line

There is a new Barbie on store shelves. Autistic Barbie was added Monday Mattel’s line of fashion dolls, NewsNation reported. Mattel officials said the addition celebrates diversity in its effort to make the dolls more…

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ReportingDec 15, 2023

Mattel to Create Live-Action American Doll Movie

The toy company Mattel will create a live-action movie based on the American Girl doll line following the success of the “Barbie” movie. On Dec. 13, Mattel announced the upcoming film, which will be distributed by…

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ReportingApr 26, 2023

Mattel Creates First Barbie Doll With Down Syndrome

The toy company responsible for creating the iconic Barbie doll has become more inclusive. On Tuesday, Mattel announced on its website the company has created the first Barbie doll with Down syndrome. This was done in…

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ReportingMay 29, 2022

Report: Mattel's New Transgender Barbie Doll Made in Majority-Muslim Country Where Gay Marriage Is a Crime

To America’s fawning liberal public, Mattel’s new transgender Barbie doll celebrating transgender celebrity Laverne Cox is a sign of how much it embraces all segments of society. But when it comes to actually making the…

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ReportingMay 20, 2022

Fisher-Price Releases Drag Queen Figurines Aimed at Toddlers

A new toy marketed to toddlers honors drag queen RuPaul. Under the Fisher-Price brand, Mattel has released a three-figurine pack devoted to RuPaul, with two figures in drag and one representing the host of “RuPaul’s…

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