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Mattel is trying to get into the quinceañera business with Barbie

by Joy Díaz
Oct 31, 2017
Barbie was born in 1959. So why is she having a quinceañera? This is the story of how Mattel is trying to get into the quinceañera business.
Quinceañera Barbie.
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A call to recall talking – and listening – dolls

by Jed Kim
Dec 21, 2016
The interactive dolls can be listened in on while children play with them.
Jayla, aged 4, plays with a 'My Friend Cayla' doll at Hamleys toy shop in London, England. The doll connects to smart devices using Bluetooth and can interact with users.
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American Girl heads to Toys R Us

by Annie Baxter
Sep 2, 2016
Amid slumping sales, American Girl dolls go Toys R Us.
Inside an American Girl retail store on Fifth Avenue in New York City.
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Finally, Disney introduces a Latina princess

by Adriene Hill
Jul 21, 2016
"Elena of Avalor" premieres on the Disney Channel on Friday.
Disney is set to debut its first Latina princess, Elena of Avalor.
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When children talk to toys, some are talking back

by Nova Safo
Oct 29, 2015
Smart technologies are increasingly incorporated into toys, raising some concerns.
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Kai Ryssdal vs. the American Girl Store

by Kai Ryssdal
Jul 24, 2014
We went behind the scenes with Jean McKenzie, executive vice president for American Girl.
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