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The playrooms and other activities at Mattel Children's Hospital help long hospital stay to be more tolerable and many times their stay at this hospital can be fun.

Recently, Mattel and Fisher-Price recalled various playsets and toys that included Nickelodeon and Sesame Street characters, such as Dora and Elmo. Now, that list has been expanded to include Barbie, Polly Pocket, Disney/Pixar Cars Toys, and more.

Court ruled an artist's photographs were so clearly a parody that Mattel's copyright infringement claims were "objectively unreasonable and frivolous." The artist lauded the case as setting "a new standard for the ability to critique [pervasive] brands."

Chatty Cathy found her way into the hearts of the baby boomers when they were young. Today they still love and cherish her. She is a popular doll among modern doll collectors.

Learn all about the Mattel corporation. Including the several toy recalls, the China connection, and the response from Mattel.

These miniature dolls were manufactured by Mattel in the 1960's - 1970's and are being sought after by doll collectors today. Find out which Liddle Kiddle dolls are the most popular on today's market?

The news has been filled with reports of recalls of toys due to hazzards to our children. These range from lead paint being used on the toys to defective parts. Toy producers are starting to feel the economic pinch due to this, and Mattel is no exception.

Mattel is missing an opportunity to tell its story and keep its key audiences informed about the voluntary toy recall situation by not using its own website.

A lawsuit has been filed that demands that Mattel pay for children to receive lead poisoning tests.

With Mattel's recent recall of over 9 million toys our child's safety is back in the spotlight. What can you do to limit, prevent, and treat choking and lead hazards for your child?

Mattel, Inc. has expanded it's previous recall by adding more toys to the list.

Mattel, a major producer of children's toys, in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Safety Commission placed a recall on August 2, 2007 on eighty-three (83) of its products.

Mattel has voluntarily recalled approximately 967,000 children's toys that were made by a contracted manufacturer in China. These products were made using a non-approved paint pigment that contains lead.

One should really shower applause on the marketing team of Mattel for their ingenuity and shrewd tactics. It all started way back in the year of 1995, when Mattel introduced the treasure hunt series; it was a strong marketing tactic.

In a lawsuit over alleged stolen company secrets, Mattel added the Bratz doll designer MGA Entertainment to its lawsuit alleging theft of top secret information in the world of plastic.

Mattel Dolls will always be a popular ebay item. There are so many ebay sellers providing these products, but how can you be sure you are getting a good deal and a mint doll? Here are some guidelines so you won't be disappointed by your finds.

He-Man & the Masters of the Universe are one of the best toy lines (and cartoons) from the 1980's. Four years ago Mattel decided to reissue the line. Many of the original figures were updated for a newer, edgier look. Here's why you shouldn't buy them.

The result was the unveiling of several designs made by many of the most popular automakers in the world. I was able to have the results of the reveal sent over to me and wanted to pass it along to you.

As a former businessman who lived in China, the author explains why this "peace offering" in America's recently strained relations with China is a good move. Cultural and historical perspectives also discussed.

Many products from China have recently been recalled for safety reasons. Do you have any of these unsafe products in your home?

I discovered a wonderful website while researching the Internet by which parents can create with their children or the child paper toys almost like origami paper art.

If your child owns Barbie(R) or Fisher-Price(R)toys, you should check to see if they may be involved in the latest round of voluntary recalls. The problem? High levels of lead paint. Over 500,000 toys are affected. No Barbie(R) DOLLS have been recalled.

Children entertain themselves a lot better than we give them credit for. They also recover from disappointments better. They survive quite well being deprived of a coveted toy.

Product recalls can be a very scary thing, when you consider your own personal safety. They are even more scary when the recall is for a product that can effect the safety of your child.

Due to a risk of lead contamination in products manufactured in China, Fisher Price has issued a major recal of several lines of its popular toys.

A faux news story about the launch of Repulican Barbie.

Check out a web site that sells Barbie and Ken dolls featured as a variety of characters.

A beautiful doll who has the essence of a queen, a powerful impact on others and still stands to be a strong figure.

Hasbro and Mattel have asked Facebook to pull their wildly popular application, Scrabulous, off their site.

Has the latest Fisher Price and Mattel recalls prompted you to shop for safe toys? Then check out my list of online retailers that can aid you in your shopping adventure.

If you're putting your Christmas list together, you may want to stop and read this article first. It's the top ten recalled toys on the Mattel toy maker list. These toys can potentially harm your child and even cause death.

The biography of the famous Mattel Barbie. You won't forget this interesting biography.

Top toy manufacturers are going to raise prices an average of ten percent on toys in the name of safety. Why should you, the consumer, have to pay for what the toy companies should have been taking care of all along?

Mattel and other companies never thought outsourcing jobs to other countries would cost them so much.

With Mattel and fisher Price both recalling items because the lead pain, and every day this list seems to be getting bigger, what can a parent do? Recently a friend of mine was reading a magazine and in it was an ad for organic toys. I know food was organic but toys?

Everyday a new children's item is being recalled due to lead paint from China. The biggest recall has been from Mattel and Fisher Price. Some parents have even resorted to selling these items on eBay.

Find out exactly which Mattel Barbie doll toys and accessories were recalled on September 4, 2007. Also learn how you can get those toys replaced, and according to Mattel receive "bonus pieces and parts."

Mattel is not alone, the number of products recalled, damaged and/or defective manufactured in China reaches into the billions for the 2007 year.

The perennially popular Mattel doll, Barbie is the ultimate overachiever, with her perfect physique and her endless professional talents. Now approaching 50, is Barbie a constructive plaything, educational toy, and positive imaginary role model for girls?

Fisher Price, which is a division of Mattel Toys, has issued a voluntary recall involving some 967,000 units.

When match box cars ruled the industry, Mattel introduced the elegantly styled, well crafted in design "Hot Wheels". It was in a class of its own, its realistic design and a well structured chassis and a wonderful suspension made it a runaway hit.

Barbie is Mattel Inc.'s most popular, best selling toy by a long shot. The fashion Doll was created and designed by Ruth Handler after watching her young daughter Barbara play with paper dolls. Ruth said that sometimes, Barbara would even give the paper dolls adult rolls.

It is tough to say that Barbie dolls are no longer modern. Mattel frequently releases new Barbie dolls that reflect current trends in sports, society and entertainment.

Wonder Woman is one of the most enduring and beloved comic book characters of all time, and a top feature in Cartoon Network's "Justice League Unlimited". In this review, you'll find out if Mattel's new Wonder Woman figure does justice to the famed DC Comics Amazon Princess.

When Barbie was introduced by Mattel in the year 1959, every girl wanted one.

Many toys that are suitable for a seven year old will still entertain an older child and adults will enjoy someof them also, espically the games, making them a great family activity item.