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Privacy advocates try to keep a creepy,a a eavesdroppinga Hello Barbie from hitting shelves

2015-03-11 15:13:49| Toys - Topix.net

In a recent demonstration of its Internet-connected doll, Hello Barbie, a Mattel spokesperson greeted the souped-up version of the iconic doll by saying, "Welcome to New York, Barbie." Thanks to voice-recognition technology, Barbie was able to analyze that remark and give a relevant, conversational response: "I love New York! Don't you? Tell me, what's your favorite part about the city? The food, fashion or the sights?" The company promises that the software will enable the doll "to listen and learn each girl's preferences and then adapt to those accordingly."

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a Mattel unveils the Tris Barbie based on new 'Insurgent' film

2015-03-09 22:27:54| Toys - Topix.net

Timed to the upcoming release of "The Divergent Series: Insurgent," Mattel Inc. has released images of its new Tris Barbie doll based on the film's lead character. The doll, this time sporting short hair rather than the first Insurgent doll's long hair, will be available on TheBarbieCollection.com and Amazon.com for the retail price of $24.95, according to El Segundo-based Mattel .

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VIDEO: African doll in a Barbie world

2015-02-27 09:00:38| BBC News | Business | UK Edition

Taofick Okoya sells up to 9,000 of his Queens of Africa dolls a month and claims to command about 15% of the market.

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Mattel: View-Master And Barbie Reboots: Silver Lining Or Silver Bullet?

2015-02-23 10:57:44| Toys - Topix.net

An optimist could argue these toys are a silver lining to the difficult period Mattel has experienced by showing their ability to make the old new again. The Mustang and the Challenger.

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