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Mattel Reveals Limited Edition Masters of the Universe Demo-Man 
Demo-Man is a lesser-known but fascinating part of the Masters of the Universe franchise that Mattel is bringing into the light once again He was originally in 2009 with the MOTU: Classics line, which only helped in adding new detail to the origin of Skeletor According to the lore, after Keldor was mortally wounded by[...]
Mattel Announces Little People Collector Voltron 40th Anniversary Set
Voltron: Defender of the Universe quickly became a beloved series as well as a part of pop culture, featuring cutting-edge animation, teamwork, and the ability to form a giant robot from five lion mechs. Since its debut, fans have seen plenty of reimagined versions, including the more recent and popular Voltron: Legendary Defender series on Netflix. To help celebrate[...]
Poison Ivy Fights for the Green as Mattel’s Newest Barbie Release
Batman better watch out as Poison Ivy, the eco-terrorist, is back in Gotham and is getting her very own Barbie Signature doll from Mattel The Poison Ivy Barbie captures her green-themed aesthetic, showcasing her plant-controlling powers through intricate vine details on her outfit However, do not let her beauty fool you; she is a deadly[...]
Poison Ivy Fights for the Green as Mattel’s Newest Barbie Release
Now, she is getting her very own Barbie Signature doll from Mattel, which has captured her popularity and uniqueness Mattel's Harley Quinn doll captures her playful yet rebellious personality, showcasing her more modern design in the comics The doll features her signature red and black outfit, with her red and blue pigtails and, of course,[...]
IDW - Losing American Girl and My Little Pony Licences?
American Girl dolls were launched in 1986 as a series of dolls each set in a different historical period.  Earlier this year, it was announced by IDW that they were working on a line of American Girl mystery graphic novels, based on the Mattel chapterbooks and toyline, beginning with Julie and the Blue Guitar, published[...]
Mattel Debuts New Jurassic World Hammond Collection Allosaurus
The short follows a family on a camping trip at Big Rock National Park, but things get deadly as a battle between an Allosaurus and a Nasutoceratops ruins the trip. Mattel is now expanding its Hammond Collection with a new meat eater as the Allosaurus has been faithfully brought to life from that legendary short film[...]
Mattel Steps Into Oz with New Wicked Dolls with Elphaba and Glinda 
One of the most significant parts of Wicked is the relationship between Elphaba and Glinda the Good Witch, and this relationship is about to come to life as Wicked is coming to theaters. To help celebrate the return to Oz, Mattel has unveiled a brand new set of deluxe dolls featuring Elphaba and Glinda Sending roughly[...]
MEGA Fallout T-60 Power Armor Collection Revealed by Mattel 
Well, it appears that Mattel is now stepping into the Wasteland as they unveil their new MEGA T-60 Power Armor Collection Mattel has brought hit video games to the MEGA line before with Call of Duty, Halo, and now Fallout. This Power Armor Collection brings 5 legendary suits of armor to life from the fourth installment,[...]
Masters of the Universe Origins Snake Lair Crowdfund Revealed
Eternia awaits as Mattel brings some ssssuperior reveals to San Diego Comic Con for Masters of the Universe A brand new Mattel Creations crowdfunding campaign is arriving next month with a never before created playset The Snake Lair is coming, as the legendary fortress of the Snake Men faction is finally coming to life This[...]
Leonardo Returns to Eternia with New TMNT of Grayskull Figure 
Pre-orders for Sorceress April are already live on Fan Channel sites for $19.99 with a September 2024 release.  #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ Credit: Mattel Credit: Mattel Masters of the Universe: Origins Turtles of Grayskull April O'Neil "Masters of the Universe and the[...]
Leonardo Returns to Eternia with New TMNT of Grayskull Figure 
He-Man is back as Mattel is returning collectors to the Masters of the Universe: Turtles of Grayskull crossover event The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have arrived in Eternia, and while the turtles are getting some Masters of the Universe upgrade, villains are getting the power of ooze These crossover figures have been a treat for[...]
Leonardo Returns to Eternia with New Mattel TMNT of Grayskull Figure 
Worlds are colliding as Mattel brings the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) into the world of the Masters of the Universe An impressive new line of figures has come out of this crossover titled The Turtles of Grayskull This line consists of villains of Eternia getting a taste of ooze and the turtles of New[...]
NECA Debuts Exclusive Commando Elvira Figure with Autograph
On top of the Street Sharks having a widely popular cartoon, they also had an even better toy line from Mattel This year marks the 30th anniversary of the sharks, and Mattel is celebrating with some brand-new figures Similar to the Masters of the Universe: Origins line, the figures are just packed with nostalgia and[...]
Barbie Partners with American Foundation for the Blind for New Doll 
Mattel has truly expanded its Barbie collection to a new level, making sure there is a doll for everyone out there Their latest release is in partnership with the American Foundation for the Blind as they debut the first ever blind Barbie This is a release that was worked on closely with the American Foundation[...]
We Take A Look at Some of Mattel Creations SDCC 2024 Exclusives 
A lot of SDCC limited edition releases have been unveiled this past week, including some from Mattel Creations Well, thanks to our friends at Mattel, we were able to get hands-on with some of these exclusive collectibles, including some from Jurassic World, Barbie, and Hot Wheels Each of these exclusives brings something stuff to the[...]
MOTU SDCC 2024 Exclusive Is The Two Bad Origins Figure We All Wanted
It will run you $50, and if you are not at the show, you can order one on Mattel Creations starting on July 25th. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ Credit Mattel Credit Mattel MOTU SDCC Exclusive Two Bad Details "Ready for a real[...]
Naboo Royalty Arrives with Mattel’s SDCC Star Wars Hot Wheels 
Mattel is returning to the events of Jurassic World as they unveiled another San Diego Comic Con exclusive Coming to life from the Jurassic World Hammond Collection, an iconic cameo is coming to life with Jimmy Buffett During the dimorphodons attack on the guests, Jimmy Buffett is seen taking the time to save two margaritas,[...]
Naboo Royalty Arrives with Mattel’s SDCC Star Wars Hot Wheels 
Move over, Barbie; it is time for Ken to shine as Mattel has unveiled its latest San Diego Comic Con 2024 exclusive Coming to life from the blockbuster film Barbie, Ken is taking over BarbieLand and has created the Mojo Dojo Casa House The hit dojo from the film has now come to life as Mattel[...]
Naboo Royalty Arrives with Mattel’s SDCC Star Wars Hot Wheels 
Mattel is ready for San Diego Comic Con 2024 with an excellent selection of new limited edition collectibles for the event As usual, Hot Wheels is making another impressive appearance, inching a new release from a galaxy far, far away One of Mattel's newest Hot Wheels releases is a new Star Wars Starships Select that[...]
Mattel To Make 80% Of Its Global Titles Colorblind Accessible
Mattel announced this morning a new initiative for their tabletop games line, as they will move forward to make them more colorblind accessible Several well-known franchises such as UNO, Skip-Bo, Phase 10, and more will have new features added to them to help make it so those with vision impairments will be able to play[...]
Mattel Debuts Street Sharks: A Shark Among Us SDCC Exclusive Figure
The Street Sharks are back as Mattel has recently revived the legendary 90s animated series with some brand new collectible remastered figures It was only recently that a whole new wave of Street Sharks have arrived for the franchises 30th anniversary with Ripster, Jab, and Slash These new figures feature the same design and shark[...]
WWE Mattel SDCC 2024 Exclusive: Wrestlemania 12 Shawn Michaels
WWe and SDCC go together like peanut butter and jelly, thanks to the yearly panel and exclusive from Mattel the team over there does a phenomenal job getting us the figures we want, exclusive or not, and this year will be no different Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Wrestlemania, this year's exclusive is an Ultimate[...]
Build Up a Batman Batmobile Collection with Mattel for SDCC 2024
Batman is celebrating his 85th anniversary this year, and Mattel and Hot Wheels are capturing that landmark event at San Diego Comic Con A new set of limited edition convention exclusive figures have been unveiled for the event, including a Hot Wheels 85th Anniversary Batmobile Collection This set features six iconic Batmobiles as seen in[...]
Build Up a Batman Batmobile Collection with Mattel for SDCC 2024
The collection includes Batman portrayals by Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, George Clooney, Christian Bale, Ben Affleck, and Robert Pattinson, with each offering a taste of nostalgic yet playful homage to the character's cinematic legacy. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 100%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ Credit:[...]
Jurassic World Velociraptor Delta Joins Mattel’s Hammond Collection
Oddly enough, Mattel's Jurassic World Hammond Collection is slowly but surely still staying afloat This hit Jurassic Park line has been a breath of fresh air, giving fans new fully articulated and highly detailed dinosaurs and humans from the franchise on a 3.75" scale While some of the dinosaur choices are questionable, new dinosaurs from[...]
Masters of the Universe Origins Extendar Figure Revealed by Mattel 
Masters of the Universe fans can rejoice as Mattel has unveiled its latest addition to the Origins figure line Get ready for the triumphant return of Extendar with the newest Origins Mattel Creations exclusive release Known for his incredible ability to extend his limbs, this hero of Eternia was one of the last retro figures[...]
New Transformers: The Movie Studio Series Bumblebee Revealed 
Autobots Rollout! Hasbro and Mattel have announced a new collaboration as the Transformers are coming to Hot Wheels A few non-transformers heroes are arriving in the legendary car line with Optimus in his semi-truck mode and even Bumblebee However, that is not all, as Mattel Creations will be releasing the first-ever converting Hot Wheels Optimus[...]
Street Sharks Are Back and Better Than Ever For Their 30th Anniversary
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Street Sharks, Mattel announced new figures, and they are finally here Street Sharks was a hit animated series from the 1990s that is beloved by fans and featured a unique blend of action, humor, and shark-hybrid fun. Airing from 1994 to 97, the show followed four brothers who have been[...]
Bow Before Apocalypse with Diamond Select Toys Newest X-Men Statue
Mattel has just revealed that even more dinosaurs are joining their Jurassic World Hammond Collection, including the Therizinosaurus Coming in at 17" long and featuring 29 points of articulation, this deadly dinosaur has been faithfully brought to life right off the screen to add to your own park. This dino will pair nicely with the Hammond[...]