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Mattel, Inc.
The V&A has 95 works related to Mattel, Inc..
Made between 1956 and 2022, these objects form part of the Young V&A Collection, Design, Architecture and Digital Collection and East Asia Collection. We hold work made from plastic, polyvinyl chloride and elastic. Related makers include Landor Associates, Bandai and Takara.
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95 objects made by Mattel, Inc.
Barbie, Teenage doll, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1959
Barbie of Swan Lake, Fashion doll, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 2003
Hot Wheels, Toy car, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1974- Hot Wheels, Toy car, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1973
- Hot Wheels, Toy car, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1975
- Hot Wheels, Toy car, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1974
- Hot Wheels, Toy car, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1978
- Spoiler Sport, Toy car, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1976
Masters of the Universe, Action figure, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1983-1987
Castle Grayskull, Playset, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1981
Golden Qi-Pao Barbie Doll, Doll, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1998
Ken, Doll, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1962-1965
Black Barbie, Doll, Mattel, Inc., 1970-1980
Malibu Barbie, Pair of dolls, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1983
Powder, Olympic Mascot, Steve Small, before 2002
Coal, Olympic Mascot, Steve Small, ca. 2002
Barbie Girls, MP3 player and accessories, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 2007
Hello Barbie, Doll, designed by Mattel, Inc., 2015
Fan Bingbing Doll, Doll, designed by Kyaw, Linda, 2013-2014
Barbie Loves McDonald's, Play set, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1982
Fijit Friends, Interactive toy, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 2011
Black Barbie, Doll, designed by Kitty Black Perkins, 1979-1980
Uno Braille, Card game, published by Mattel, Inc., 2019
Creatable World, Doll, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 2020
Scrabble Trickster, Board game, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 2010
Funny Fran, Doll, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1971
Sub Chase, Electronic game, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1978-1980
Barbie Fashionistas, doll, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 2020
Barbie Fashionistas, Doll, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 2019
Sorceress of Castle Grayskull, Action figure, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1987
Webstor, Action figure, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1984
Tri-Klops, Action figure, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1983
Trap Jaw, Action figure, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1983
Teela, Action figure, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1981
Sy-Klone, Action figure, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1985
Scareglow, Action figure, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1987
She-Ra, Action figure, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1984
Roboto, Action figure, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1985
Mosquitor, Action figure, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1987
Tung Lashor, Action figure, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1986
Ram Man, Action figure, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1983
Orko, Action figure, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1984
Spikor, Action figure, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1985
Leech, Action figure, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1985
Modulok, Action figure, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1985
Man-E-Faces, Action figure, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1983
Kobra Khan, Action figure, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1984
Jitsu, Action figure, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1984
Ninjor, Action figure, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1987
Fisto, Action figure, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1984
Blast-Attak, Action figure, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1987
Evil-Lyn, Action figure, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1983
Stinkor, Action figure, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1985
Barbie Fashionistas, Doll, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 2021
Barbie Fashionistas, Doll, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 2020
Prince Adam, Action figure, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1984
Man-at-Arms, Action figure, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1981
Moss Man, Action figure, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1985
Barbie Fashionistas, Doll, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 2019
Barbie Fashionistas, Doll, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 2019
Barbie Fashionistas, Doll, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 2021
Barbie Fashionistas, Doll, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 2019
Barbie Tribute Collection Laverne Cox, Doll, designed by Nuera, Carlyle, 2022- California Girl, Teenage doll, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 2003
- Baby doll, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1978
- Hula Hair Barbie, Doll, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1996
- Happy Meal Barbie, Doll, Mattel, Inc., 2001
- Treasures Set, Wedding party equipment, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1996 -1999
- Sew Magic, Craft kit, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1973
- Cool Cast, Modelling kit, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1971
- Cool Cast, Modelling kit, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1971
- Ken, Doll, Mattel, Inc., 1970-1980
- Skipper, Doll, Mattel, Inc., 1970-1980
- Barbie, Doll, Mattel, Inc., 1975-1985
- chelsie, Doll, Mattel, Inc., 1995
- Mekaneck, Action figure, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., © 1983;1983-1987
- Masters of the Universe, Action figure equipment, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1983-1987
- Beast Man, Action figure, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1981
- Tommy, Doll, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1994
- Kelly, Doll, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1994
- Stacie, Doll, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1990s
- BOGLINS, Puppet, Mattel, Inc., 1988
- BEAUTY PALOUR, Hairdressing doll, manufactured by Horsman, ©1971
- BARBIE'S® OLYMIC SKI VILLAGE, Barbie accessories, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., ©1974
- BARBIE® SUPERSIZE, Tested sample, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 1976
- Teenage doll, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., ©1971
- Fashion Fever, Doll, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 2005
- California Girl, Teenage doll, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 2003
- California Girl, Teenage doll, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 2003
- Nolee, Teenage doll, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 2003
- My Scene, Doll, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 2003
- Itsy bitsy Beans, Doll, manufactured by Burbank Toys Ltd, 1973
- Kiddle Kologne, Doll, designed by Libby, Erin, 1967
- Barbie, Teenage doll, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., ca. 1961
- Copper the Coyote, Olympic Mascot, manufactured by Mattel, Inc., 2002
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