MEXICO CITY — Souvenirs bearing the image of 70-year-old Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador sell like T-shirts at a Taylor Swift concert. Just outside of Mexico’s presidential palace, throngs of mostly Mexicans crowd around a booth selling plush talking dolls, earrings, plastic sandals, stickers, hats, mugs, lighters and even coloring books plastered with the … Read more
Social robot roommate Jibo initially caused a stir, but sadly didn’t live long. Photograph: Jibo Not that there haven’t been an array of other attempts. Jibo, a social robot roommate that used AI and endearing gestures to bond with its owners had its collective plug unceremoniously pulled just a few years after being put out … Read more
Barbie’s 65th Anniversary, a celebration of the timeless icon adored for generations, is swiftly approaching this Saturday, March 9. Just in time for the milestone birthday, Amazon has unveiled a myriad of deals on beloved classics and the latest dolls and accessories. Whether you’re shopping for a kid who loved the Barbie movie or are a long-time fan … Read more
Miley Cyrus makes a surprise cameo in the new movie Drive-Away Dolls, and the team shared a funny story about casting her in the role. The 31-year-old “Flowers” hitmaker plays a character inspired by late ’60s artist Cynthia Plaster Caster, who made plaster castings of rock star’s penises, alongside Margaret Qualley and Geraldine Viswanathan. Co-writers … Read more
Barbie collectors can start counting the Benjamins, ’cause the movie’s Oscar noms are about to blow up the Barbie resale market … according to one toy expert. We talked to “America’s Toy Scout” Joel Magee — a frequent “Pawn Stars” guest with more than 20 years experience in the collectibles world — and he says … Read more
Image: Mattel In the year that Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie is a major awards contender—with a script the director co-wrote, starring and produced by Margot Robbie, and an incredible ensemble of female talent—women in film are still a majorly marginalized group. Mattel, no doubt inspired by Barbie’s success, has come out with a new set … Read more
If you want to get a head start on holiday gift shopping, you’re in luck, because Black Friday is actually starting a week early at Amazon. Now through Cyber Monday, the online mega-retailer is kicking off the holiday season with a myriad of discounts. For kids and adults who loved the Barbie movie this year, the best Black Friday … Read more