There’s still a world of difference in terms of what we buy girls and boys for Christmas, writes Clodagh Finn

Lego said it would lay off around 8% of its staff — some 1,400 — and revamp its business after reporting its first fall in sales in more than a decade.

Lego said it would lay off around 8% of its staff — some 1,400 — and revamp its business after reporting its first fall in sales in more than a decade.

A ‘supergirl’ can take many forms and roles. It’s not all about being president or bust, writes Áilin Quinlan.  

Lego said net income jumped 31% last year.

Parents who gave their child a Kidizoom smartwatch or a VTech InnoTab tablet may have exposed them to identity theft after Hong Kong-based VTech said hackers stole the personal information of more than 6m children.

With the help of AI, the world’s most famous doll tries to fulfill a timeless dream — convincing little girls that she’s a real friend. What will happen if they believe her? James Vlahossept reports

Snapchat has hired former Mattel Finance Executive, Drew Vollero, as SVP of Finance and acting Chief Financial Officer.

Anyone who’s ever spent a few hours wearing high heels will know the relief when you finally kick off those stilettos and readjust to walking on level ground again.

Twitter said it plans to buy Indian mobile marketing company ZipDial as it tries to reach new users in developing regions.

The world’s first internet-connected doll, a smartwatch, an interactive bird, and dinosaurs are among the ‘dream dozen’ toys this Christmas.

Now in her mid 50s, Barbie’s as cutting-edge as ever, inspiring catwalk couture and Kylie’s tour costumes – and even trying out an all-black Lagerfeld makeover.

The exhibition of religious Barbie dolls is causing a stir.

Lego has overtaken Barbie doll-maker Mattel as the world’s best-selling toy firm after sales were boosted by products linked to the Lego Movie.

Lego has overtaken Barbie doll-maker Mattel as the world’s best-selling toy firm after sales were boosted by products linked to the Lego Movie.

Mattel is launching three Barbie fashion collections.

Karl Lagerfeld has been made into a Barbie doll.

Technology giant Google has appointed a new head of its Glass wearable technology device division to make the product more fashionable ahead of an expected mainstream launch.

Did you know there are only six-and-change weeks until Christmas?

The opening today of the first life-sized Barbie Dreamhouse in Europe may be the fantasy of many little girls, but Berlin feminists are mobilising against what they call a sexist icon.

AVERY busy year is expected by Fantom, a Dublin technology company that has developed online digital sticker albums, a 21st century version of collectible trading cards.

Teach pre-schoolers colours and matching skills, while challenging their reflexes with Chameleon Crunch, a new fun game from Mattel.

Mattel announced today that it completed the acquisition of HIT Entertainment for $680m (€520.75m) in cash.

JUST 55 more sleeps until Christmas, so little wonder that more than 10,000 people are expected to attend the Toy Show Experience in Dublin this weekend.

Thomas the Tank Engine has moved in with Barbie, Fisher-Price and American Girl after Mattel agreed to buy HIT Entertainment, the firm that owns the iconic British brand, for US$680m (€490.6m).

The world's largest toy company Mattel is reportedly in advanced talks to buy the owners of Bob The Builder and Thomas the Tank Engine.

Lawyers for Mattel filed papers declaring their intent to appeal against a US federal judge’s award of more than $309m to rival toy maker MGA Entertainment in the fight over ownership of the popular Bratz fashion doll line.

MATTEL Inc, after waging a seven-year legal war against a tiny California company, swallowed a surprise defeat after a US jury decided that MGA Entertainment Inc is the rightful owner of the once-billion dollar line of pouty-lipped Bratz dolls.

A US federal court jury has rejected Mattel’s copyright infringement claims over MGA Entertainment’s popular line of Bratz dolls.

A US federal court jury has rejected Mattel’s copyright infringement claims over MGA Entertainment’s popular line of Bratz dolls.

The world's biggest toymaker is planning to raise prices to cover higher costs.

The FBI has warned its agents to look out for Barbie dolls fitted with video cameras which could be used to produce child pornography.

Mattel missed quarterly sales estimates on an unexpected decline at its Fisher-Price preschool toy unit and its shares fell 7%.

Consumers have contacted Fisher-Price after a recall of almost a quarter of a million toys and high chairs amid safety concerns, parent company Mattel said today.

MORE than 3,000 Fisher-Price toys and highchairs are being withdrawn in Ireland because they may pose a danger to children.

FOR much of yesterday morning, the literati were reeling in shock as the BBC news website heralded Armageddon.

Barbie is the latest toy to get her own Hollywood deal for a live-action movie.

Tom Hanks is heading back to outer space - in a live-action film based on a vintage astronaut action figure.

CONCERNED parents have accused a Fisher Price doll of preaching pro-Islamic messages to toddlers.

Toy manufacturer Mattel Inc. has won a major victory in its copyright infringement lawsuit against the maker of the rival Bratz dolls.

IN A classic re-incarnation of two little girls fighting over their dolls, two of the world’s biggest toymakers will be heading to court this month to argue over who owns Bratz Dolls.