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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce earn Webby Award nominations, along with Sydney Sweeney, Ryan Gosling
Read full article: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce earn Webby Award nominations, along with Sydney Sweeney, Ryan GoslingTaylor Swift and her Super Bowl-winning boyfriend Travis Kelce, along with Sydney Sweeney, Ryan Gosling and Timothee Chalamet, are among the nominees for this year’s Webby Awards, recognizing the best internet content and creators.
Barbie's friend Ken celebrates a milestone birthday: 60
Read full article: Barbie's friend Ken celebrates a milestone birthday: 60A reproduction of the original Ken doll, launched in 1961 as a companion to Barbie, appears in Bergen County, N.J., on Monday, March 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)Ken is turning 60, two years after his best friend Barbie did. Mattel launched a reproduction of the original Ken doll on Thursday to commemorate his 1961 debut. “I would say Ken is a good friend and a best friend, a supportive best friend to the Barbie doll,” Best said. AdThe original Barbie, launched in 1959, also came in a bathing suit, a minimalist strategy to encourage consumers to buy outfits and accessories.
Mattel unveils Maya Angelou Barbie doll
Read full article: Mattel unveils Maya Angelou Barbie dollDoctor Maya Angelou is the latest addition to Barbie’s “Inspiring Women” series. The Angelou doll has a head wrap and a floral printed dress. Barbie says the women of this series were risk-takers who “changed rules and paved the way for generations of girls to dream bigger than ever before.”[TRENDING: Can Trump run for president again? | Fifth-largest lotto jackpot up for grabs]Angelou’s career includes a National Book Award nomination for I know why the caged bird sings, her 1970 autobiography. She has also received dozens of honorary doctorates, numerous awards and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Barbie relaunches Yara Shahidi ‘vote’ doll ahead of elections
Read full article: Barbie relaunches Yara Shahidi ‘vote’ doll ahead of electionsThis new Barbie doll is encouraging people to vote. It’s a relaunch of Mattel’s Shero Doll featuring activist and actress Yara Shahidi. But, it’s getting a fashion makeover. [TRENDING: Fla. moves to phase 3 of coronavirus reopening | New Jurassic World coaster announced | What authority do local leaders have in Phase 3?] This Barbie wears a T-shirt that says “vote.”Mattel says this doll will be available to ship Oct. 9, just in time for election day.
Mattel launches Thank You Heroes line of collectible action figures
Read full article: Mattel launches Thank You Heroes line of collectible action figuresIndividuals and companies from around the nation are doing their part to honor the everyday heroes keeping us going during the coronavirus pandemic. Mattel is one of them as it announced the launch of #ThankYouHeroes, a special edition line of 16 collectible action figures. The Fisher-Price action figures include doctors, nurses, EMTs and delivery drivers. The action figures cost $20 each. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6′s coronavirus newsletter or go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.
Coronavirus could slow Baby Yoda toy production
Read full article: Coronavirus could slow Baby Yoda toy productionHasbro is bracing for the impact of the coronavirus on the upcoming release of its "Star Wars" Baby Yoda toys. The disruptions haven't derailed production of the toys, but Jim Silver, CEO of the industry review website Toys, Tots, Pets and more,' said he thinks Baby Yoda toy production will drop by five to ten percent. Hasbro says it is "working to mitigate" the manufacturing impact of the coronavirus. Disney and Hasbro unveiled several Baby Yoda toys last month. Baby Yoda toys from Hasbro, Funko, Mattel and Build-a-Bear are scheduled to be on store shelves this month.
Prosthetic limbs, wheelchairs, no hair: New Barbies reflect diverse customers
Read full article: Prosthetic limbs, wheelchairs, no hair: New Barbies reflect diverse customersBarbie dolls are known for getting makeovers, but, this time, the toys are evolving to better reflect the children who play with them. Barbie says a new release of toys is the brand’s “most diverse doll line” yet. Some of the new Barbies have rainbow-colored hair or no hair at all. Others have wheelchairs or prosthetic limbs and they come in varied skin tones. Barbie says on its website the dolls are to add "more diversity for endless storytelling possibilities."
Mattel replaces red, blue cards in new UNO Nonpartisan deck
Read full article: Mattel replaces red, blue cards in new UNO Nonpartisan deckMattel Games has introduced a new game called UNO Nonpartisan, which features slight variations from the original. A study by YouGov found that 40% of people admit that opposite political views and voting patterns are problematic within families. UNO wants families to take a break from political discussions when playing the game. The biggest difference from the original UNO is all red and blue cards have been removed so there’s “no taking sides.” The colors have been replaced by orange and purple. UNO Nonpartisan (Credit: Mattel)There’s also a new veto card that can be played to force political talk to stop and keep the focus on fun.