I was skeptical how Barbie could ever be relevant in the modern world, but Mattel’s signature doll originally developed to empower little girls has proven that it can keep up with times. In addition to being inclusive, the iconic doll has assumed many roles, including David Bowie, Agent Mulder and Agent Scully, as the crew […]
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Mattel Celebrates 50 Years Of Space Oddity With A Super Cool David Bowie Barbie Doll
The many faces Mattel’s Barbie now expand to include the late English singer-songwriter and actor David Bowie. Marking the 50 years of Bowie’s hit song Space Oddity from his second studio album released in 1969, David Bowie, Mattel has introduced a David Bowie Barbie doll.
This Is Hot Wheels id, The High-tech Hot Wheels Smart Track Set
Mattel’s Hot Wheels, to me, is all about diecast automobiles. When it came up with a bunch of fancy stuff such as track sets, I wasn’t even moved. I only have eyes for the good’ol VW buses and Redline die-casts. My attitude towards Hot Wheels remain so until today when Hot Wheels introduces Hot Wheels […]
Mega Construx Castle Grayskull Construction Set Pre-order Starts
Remember the Mega Construx Masters of the Universe: Castle Grayskull Construction Set announced back in February? Well, we have good news. Amazon is currently taking pre-orders for the set, priced as previously announced which is $249.99. Another good news is, it will be shipped beginning June 30th, 2019, not the previously reported January 2020.
Pictionary Goes High-tech, Makes You Draw In The Air With ‘Light Pen’
Is drawing on papers proved to be little to no challenge for you in a game of Pictionary? Well, if that is so, this new modernized Pictionary edition should be right up your alley. Mattel announced a new Pictionary with a high-tech twist called Pictionary Air. Seriously, the product name couldn’t be more literal. Pictionary […]
Mega Construx Unveiled Masters of the Universe: Castle Grayskull Set
Mattel-owned Mega Construx has just revealed a Masters of the Universe: Castle Grayskull construction set based on the classic 80s cartoon series. Yes, that’s right. The superhero who screams “by the power of the Grayskull,” turning himself from a fully clothed person into a hero in underwear and the infamous Castle Grayskull will be available […]
Oh, Look! X-Files’ Mulder and Scully Gets The Barbie Doll Treatment!
I am not going to lie. I am a little out of touch with Barbie dolls. I never knew Barbie is not only diverse, but it also has pop culture covered too. I though the Star Trek Barbie dolls were one-off thing. Apparently, I was wrong. Barbie dolls have a bunch of others, including Wonder […]
Mattel’s Jurassic World Alpha Training Blue Robot Previewed
I am not sure if training a dinosaur is possible, let alone taming one that is reputed to be as ferocious as the infamous Velociraptor, but with the Jurassic World Alpha Training Blue Robot, you sure can. Based on “fan-favorite” Velociraptor from the Jurassic World franchise, this toy robot version of Owen’s pet dinosaur comes […]
Hot Wheels Zoom In Is A $1 Toy Car Made For Use With GoPro Camera
Ever dream of sitting in the hot seat of a car on trailblazing run on the familiar orange plastic Hot Wheels track? Well, now you can – all thanks to the official Mattel and GoPro collaboration. With the Mattel Hot Wheels Zoom In, you can strap on a GoPro Hero4 Session (or any compatible GoPro) […]
Justice League RC Batmobile Spews Real Exhaust, Offers FPV Driving
What you see here is a RC Batmobile from toy maker Mattel. So what’s with this RC toy that gets us so stoked? Well, first and foremost, it is an exact replica of the Batmobile that will appear in the upcoming DC Comics’ Justice League movie. As you can see, Bruce’s crimefighting automobile gets some […]