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American Girl Takes Fans Back to the Nostalgic ’90s With First-Ever Twin Characters Isabel™ and Nicki™

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

These fraternal twins join the brand’s long line of historical characters that feature inspiring role models from pivotal eras in American history.

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  • These fraternal twins join the brand’s long line of historical characters that feature inspiring role models from pivotal eras in American history.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230222005364/en/
    American Girl announces its first-ever set of twin characters from the 1990s—Isabel and Nicki Hoffman.
  • “Jennifer and I are both longtime fans of American Girl, which makes our work on this project even more thrilling,” says DeVillers.
  • Her skater-style accessories include a baseball hat with faux American Girl Grin Pins attached, black sunglasses, ribbon necklace, and messenger bag.

Mattel Announces 2023 Virtual Investor Presentation

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced that it will host a Virtual Investor Presentation to provide a strategic business update and its plans for 2023.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced that it will host a Virtual Investor Presentation to provide a strategic business update and its plans for 2023.
  • The event will be webcast on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.
  • The presentation by management will be webcast on Mattel's Investor Relations website, https://investors.mattel.com .
  • To view the presentation, log onto the website at least 15 minutes early to register, download, and install any necessary software.

Mattel Announces Barney Franchise Relaunch

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Monday, February 13, 2023

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today its relaunch of the iconic Barney franchise.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today its relaunch of the iconic Barney franchise.
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    Mattel will relaunch Barney to a new generation with a brand-new animated series, set to debut globally in 2024.
  • Mattel’s Barney relaunch is emblematic of the company’s strategy to mine the incredible depth and breadth of its IP portfolio to relaunch heritage franchises.
  • We think that parents, many of whom will fondly remember the original Barney from their own childhoods, will love the show, too.”
    Fans can stay up to date with the latest announcements related to Barney by following @Mattel on Facebook and Instagram.

Mattel Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

At 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) today, Mattel will host a conference call with investors and financial analysts to discuss its full year and fourth quarter financial results.

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  • At 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) today, Mattel will host a conference call with investors and financial analysts to discuss its full year and fourth quarter financial results.
  • Mattel believes that the disclosure of non-GAAP financial measures provides useful supplemental information to investors to be able to better evaluate ongoing business performance and certain components of Mattel’s results.
  • The disclosure of the percentage change in constant currency enhances investor’s ability to compare financial results from one period to another.
  • Mattel presents changes in gross billings as a metric for comparing its aggregate, categorical, brand, and geographic results to highlight significant trends in Mattel’s business.

Velan Studios and Mattel Reveal Hot Wheels™: Rift Rally, a Mixed Reality Racing Experience Coming to iOS and PlayStation on March 14

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Velan Studios and Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced Hot Wheels: Rift Rally, a new mixed reality racing experience coming to the App Store for iOS, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on March 14, 2023.

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  • Velan Studios and Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced Hot Wheels: Rift Rally, a new mixed reality racing experience coming to the App Store for iOS, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on March 14, 2023.
  • Hot Wheels: Rift Rally combines the thrill of a AAA racing game with Velan’s patented RC mixed reality tech for a unique new Hot Wheels® experience that blends the real world with over-the-top digital environments.
  • “Our mission at Velan has always been to create breakthrough games that feel magical to players,” said Karthik Bala, CEO, Velan Studios.
  • Hot Wheels: Rift Rally will launch on the App Store for iOS and PlayStation Store on March 14, 2023.

Fisher-Price® Launches Exclusive Little People Collector™ Super Bowl LVII Champions Set

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Fisher-Price is giving fans of this year’s Super Bowl LVII Champion a ‘little’ way to celebrate their team’s massive win with the launch of the NFL and NFLPA officially licensed Little People Collector™ Super Bowl LVII Champions set.

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  • Fisher-Price is giving fans of this year’s Super Bowl LVII Champion a ‘little’ way to celebrate their team’s massive win with the launch of the NFL and NFLPA officially licensed Little People Collector™ Super Bowl LVII Champions set.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230131005505/en/
    Fisher-Price® Launches Exclusive Little People Collector™ Super Bowl LVII Champions Set.
  • “We couldn’t be more excited to offer Kansas City and Philadelphia fans, along with toy collectors, the chance to commemorate a historic victory through this exclusive, first-of-its-kind Little People Collector Super Bowl LVII Champions set.”
    Perennial All-Pro offensive tackle, Super Bowl Champion and broadcaster Andrew Whitworth is helping to spread the word on this year’s exclusive Little People Collector sets.
  • The Little People Collector Super Bowl LVII Champions set is now available for pre-order through MattelCreations.com/lpcnfl for an MSRP of $30.00.

Mattel and Minecraft Partner on New Minecraft Creator Series Camp Enderwood DLC Map and Toy Line

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and Minecraft today announced a partnership to launch the new Minecraft Creator Series Camp Enderwood DLC (downloadable content) Map.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and Minecraft today announced a partnership to launch the new Minecraft Creator Series Camp Enderwood DLC (downloadable content) Map.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230131005201/en/
    The Minecraft Creator Series Camp Enderwood DLC Map is now live!
  • With tons of fun and spooky surprises around every corner, Minecraft Creator Series Camp Enderwood is sure to become the adventure destination of players’ dreams—and their nightmares!
  • Camp Enderwood’s launch coincides with Mattel’s release of a bespoke Creator Series toy line full of the characters, accessories, and stories from the DLC map.

Mattel Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results Conference Call

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced that it plans to release its fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at approximately 4:05 p.m. Eastern Time.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced that it plans to release its fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at approximately 4:05 p.m. Eastern Time.
  • Following this, Mattel will host a webcast conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
  • The webcast and accompanying slides will be available under the Events and Presentations section of Mattel's Investor Relations website, https://investors.mattel.com .
  • To listen to the webcast, log on to the website at least 10 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary audio software.

American Girl’s 2023 Girl of the Year™— Kavi Sharma™— Steps Into the Spotlight!

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Thursday, December 29, 2022

Today, American Girl , a cornerstone in the Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT) portfolio of purposeful brands, unveils its 2023 Girl of the Year, Kavi Sharma.

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  • Today, American Girl , a cornerstone in the Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT) portfolio of purposeful brands, unveils its 2023 Girl of the Year, Kavi Sharma.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221229005033/en/
    Meet Kavi Sharma, American Girl's 2023 Girl of the Year.
  • The Kavi product collection is available December 29, 2022, at americangirl.com and at all American Girl retail locations nationwide and, starting January 1, 2023, at American Girl specialty boutiques at select Indigo™ and Chapters™ locations in Canada and online at Indigo.ca.
  • The hardcover book, It’s Showtime, Kavi, will be available at American Girl and other retail and online booksellers later in 2023.