mattel
Inside the ‘House of Barbie’, Mattel’s $30 Million Mistake
The Barbie-themed martinis and breast-firming treatments just weren’t enough to excite the citizens of Shanghai.
A Live-Action ‘Barbie’ Movie Is Just a Commercial, Even if the Outfits Are Cute
Not every story is worthy of a modern reappraisal, especially when it comes to “humanizing” a doll.
There Are a Ridiculous Number of Movies in the Works About Toys
Lil Yachty's Uno movie is just one of at least ten films in development about toys and games, all of which sound deeply bizarre.
New Wellness Barbies Lead Children to the Gruesome Altar of Self-Care
Finally, a toy to teach our youth to go to $25 yoga classes, stand in line at Sweetgreen, and not ask any bigger questions about why everyone is self-soothing so very much.
Among Princesses and Superheroes, the First Trans Doll Debuts at the NY Toy Fair
The Tonner Doll Company showcased the first trans doll based on Jazz Jennings, while other toy companies introduced the latest slew of nostalgic fare.
Gorgeous, Spooky Photos of Old Cemeteries
Rachel Stern's 'Yes, Death.' is a new show opening in Brooklyn that features gothic-looking photos of graveyards in the American South.
More Security Vulnerabilities Found in Hello Barbie Toy's Servers
Researchers find 14 more bugs in the internet-connected toy, some of which still haven't been fixed.
Photos that Challenge Conventions of Beauty, Race, and Gender
Photographer Joseph Maida's new book examines the way global society interprets gender, fantasy, and the ways identity is performed.
MATTE Magazine Presents: Photos That Don't Fit Anywhere
For the latest edition of MATTE, 20 photographers submitted work that they loved but for whatever reason, have never found a home.
VICE Exclusive Preview: Jaimie Warren at American Medium
Tonight at American Medium, an ambitious startup gallery in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, artist Jaimie Warren will unveil the bizarre and amazing results of her latest community art initiative.