For nearly seven decades, Mattel has sold Barbie as a true original: a revolutionary and empowering alternative to the baby ...

A new Barbie-themed tiny home in Galveston doesn't deliver a fantasy of fuchsia. Instead, it's a refined dollhouse look. This ...

Many people grew up playing with toys that now sit forgotten in storage bins or attic boxes. But some of those same toys—especially rare or well-preserved ones—have become highly valuable collector’s ...

For Elena Velasquez, work is play. A giant Hello Kitty plushie sits in her Culver City office and watches as she writes ...

The original doll was not made by Mattel but by a business that perfected its practice making plaster casts of Hitler.

The 1950s were a time of simple, hands-on play, but not all toys were created equal. While many kids had classic items that ...

This is an installment in a multi-part series. The University of Iowa’s Women’s Archives categorizes items under many labels, ...

The Toy Fund auctioned the dolls — some highly sought-after by collectors — and used the proceeds to purchase holiday presents for Maine children.

The Debbie Allen Barbie wears an outfit that instantly transports anyone who grew up with “Fame” back to those opening credits: a shimmery off-shoulder top cinched with a gold belt, purple fringe ...