Tag: Mattel

Mattel has released its second-quarter financial results, with net sales down 14 percent, primarily due to the liquidation of Toys"R"Us.

In the first quarter of 2018, Mattel's worldwide net sales decreased 4 percent, while global gross sales rose 2 percent, excluding the impact of the Toys"R"Us liquidation.

Spin Master has filed a lawsuit against Mattel in the Central District of California for patent infringement involving its Bakugan toy.

Ynon Kreiz has been appointed as the next chief executive officer of Mattel, effective April 26, as Margo Georgiadis, who was named CEO last year, resigns from her executive and board duties.

Ynon Kreiz, a director of Mattel since June 2017, has been appointed non-executive chairman of the board of directors, effective at this year's annual meeting of stockholders.

Mattel and Nickelodeon have revealed a new U.S. television and consumer products partnership for the popular preschool property Thomas & Friends.

DHX Media and Mattel Creations have unveiled new international deals, spanning linear broadcast, VOD, home entertainment and theatrical, for the latest seasons of the preschool shows Fireman Sam and Bob the Builder.

Mattel is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its global children’s brand Fireman Sam with a special royal-themed episode today.

Mattel and Pixel Press, in collaboration with Lucasfilm, have launched Star Wars Bloxels, allowing young fans to create their own video games featuring their favorite characters and storylines.

As part of Sesame Street’s relaunch as Sésamo in Latin America, Sesame Workshop has appointed Mattel as the master toy licensee in the region.