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Mattel has a presence in 35 countries and territories; its products are sold in more than 150 countries. [8] [9] Mattel was founded in Los Angeles by Harold Matson and the husband-and-wife duo of Ruth and Elliot Handler [10] in January 1945. It is the world's second largest toy maker in terms of revenue, after The Lego Group.
Ruth Marianna Handler (née Mosko; November 4, 1916 – April 27, 2002) was an American business magnate and inventor.She is best known for inventing the Barbie doll in 1959 [2] and being co-founder of toy manufacturer Mattel with her husband Elliot, as well as serving as the company's first president from 1945 to 1975.
Isadore Elliot Handler (April 9, 1916 – July 21, 2011) was an American inventor, business magnate, and the co-founder of Mattel.With his wife, Ruth Handler, he developed some of the biggest-selling toys in American history, including Barbie, Chatty Cathy, Creepy Crawlers, and Hot Wheels.
In 1960 or 1961, she encouraged Mattel founder Ruth Handler to create a Black Barbie doll — an “act of revolution,” UCLA professor Patricia A. Turner says in the documentary.
Radnitz-Mattel Productions HIT Movies: Founded: October 16, 2013; ... Mattel Films is the film production division of Mattel originally formed on October 16, ...
An icon of the toy aisle is celebrating another milestone. Mattel-owned Barbie — which first debuted on March 9, 1959 — turns 64 today, and the brand has never been stronger, says CEO Ynon Kreiz.
2. Mattel “Mattel (is focusing) on digitalization and transformation of their business model,” said Edward Shaw, co-founder and marketing director at Leeline Sourcing. “They are investing in ...
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