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Mattel Renews Licensing Agreement with The Pokémon Company International

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Monday, October 24, 2022

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that it has renewed its licensing partnership with The Pokmon Company International in the building sets category.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that it has renewed its licensing partnership with The Pokmon Company International in the building sets category.
  • Following a strong response from consumers, the continued partnership between Mattel and The Pokmon Company International means they can create new MEGA products for Pokmon fans for years to come.
  • The Pokmon Company International has built an incredible franchise for more than 25 years, said Nick Karamanos, Senior Vice President of Entertainment Partnerships at Mattel.
  • The Pokmon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokmon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing and marketing, the Pokmon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokmon website.

Mattel Announces Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results Conference Call

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced that it plans to release its third quarter 2022 financial results on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at approximately 4:05 p.m. Eastern Time.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced that it plans to release its third quarter 2022 financial results on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, 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 .
  • Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of childrens and family entertainment franchises in the world.

KidKraft® Partners With American Girl® to Debut New Luxe Dollhouse and Custom Closet for the Beloved Brand’s Signature 18-Inch Dolls

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Available now and just in time for the holidays, the first officially licensed American Girl dollhouse and add-on magic closet is built of premium wood materials and sized just right for fans of American Girls popular 18-inch dolls.

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  • Available now and just in time for the holidays, the first officially licensed American Girl dollhouse and add-on magic closet is built of premium wood materials and sized just right for fans of American Girls popular 18-inch dolls.
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    KidKraft partners with American Girl to debut new luxe dollhouse for the beloved brand's signature 18-inch dolls (Photo: Business Wire)
    Designed to inspire endless hours of imaginative play, the two impressive-sized itemsthe American Girl x KidKraft Luxury Dollhouse and the American Girl x KidKraft Custom Closethave nine play areas to discover and numerous amenities, including a spinning ceiling fan, working lights, secret storage, and more.
  • The partnership between American Girl and KidKraft brings together two likeminded premium brands that are committed to nurturing a childs creativity and imagination.
  • By inspiring girls to be their best, American Girl has earned the loyalty of millions and the praise and trust of parents and educators.

Mattel Introduces Bruno the Brake Car, First Autistic Character in Iconic Thomas & Friends Franchise

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today the introduction of Bruno, the first autistic character in the iconic Thomas & Friends franchise.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today the introduction of Bruno, the first autistic character in the iconic Thomas & Friends franchise.
  • Together with key partners, Mattel carefully curated Brunos character to ensure an accurate fictional representation of an autistic child in the real world.
  • Autistic people have been involved in all aspects of creating Bruno, from us as consultants to writers on the show and Bruno's voice actorthis makes Bruno ring true as an autistic character.
  • While Bruno thoughtfully reflects the traits and preferences of some autistic people, one animated character could never encompass the real-life experience of every autistic person.

Mattel Partners with Save the Children to Help Improve the Lives of Kids in Rural America

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and Mattel Childrens Foundation announced today that they are partnering with Save the Children to invest in the next generation.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and Mattel Childrens Foundation announced today that they are partnering with Save the Children to invest in the next generation.
  • Since its founding in 1978, the Mattel Children's Foundation has supported thousands of organizations and millions of children.
  • Mattel and Save the Children have been partners since 2005, and continue to work together to improve the lives of children in the United States and around the world.
  • At Save the Children, our ambition is that all kids in rural America have a healthy, strong foundation to thrive as learners and in life.

American Girl Celebrates Literary Heritage & Harlem Renaissance With Best-Selling Novelist Brit Bennett

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

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    American Girl celebrates the Harlem Renaissance with new 1920s historical character, Claudie Wells, whose story is written by acclaimed author Brit Bennett.
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    The debut of Claudie Wells is a true full-circle moment for American Girl, and it all started with a tweet, said Jamie Cygielman, General Manager of American Girl.
  • In it, celebrated author Brit Bennett shared her desire to write an American Girl story based on her own experience with the brand.
  • As a girl, I always loved studying the Harlem Renaissance, an outpouring of Black artistry that emerged alongside larger struggles for equal rights.

Mattel Announces Multi-Year Agreement with SpaceX to Produce Toys and Collectibles

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220720005304/en/
    In 2023, Mattel will begin releasing SpaceX-inspired toys under its iconic Matchbox brand.
  • Simultaneously, astro-inspired collectibles will start to debut on Mattel Creations, Mattels collaboration and direct-to-consumer platform.
  • We take pride in our ability to create products and experiences that honor cultural moments and inspire humankind, said Nick Karamanos, SVP Entertainment Partnerships at Mattel.
  • We look forward to working with Mattel to help inspire the next generation of space explorers and enthusiasts."

Skydance Media and Mattel to Develop Matchbox Live-Action Motion Picture

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Skydance and Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today plans to develop Matchbox, its iconic real-world die-cast toy vehicle line, into a live-action motion picture.

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  • Skydance and Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today plans to develop Matchbox, its iconic real-world die-cast toy vehicle line, into a live-action motion picture.
  • We are thrilled to be working with Robbie Brenner and her amazing creative team at Mattel, said Don Granger, President, Feature Films of Skydance.
  • Pairing Skydances unique brand of premium, elevated action-adventure entertainment with the incredible legacy of the Matchbox brand is a fantastic opportunity.
  • For Mattel Films, the Matchbox project will be led by Vice President Elizabeth Bassin and Creative Executive Andrew Scannell.

The Future of Pink is Green®: Barbie® Introduces New Dr. Jane Goodall and Eco-Leadership Team Certified CarbonNeutral® Dolls Made from Recycled Ocean-Bound Plastic

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Kids need more role models like Dr. Jane Goodall, because imagining they can be anything is just the beginning seeing it makes all the difference.

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  • Kids need more role models like Dr. Jane Goodall, because imagining they can be anything is just the beginning seeing it makes all the difference.
  • The launch also coincides with the 62-year anniversary of Dr. Jane Goodalls first journey to the forest of Gombe National Park in Tanzania.
  • Dr. Jane Goodall joins a list of incredible heroines of their time including Ida B.
  • 1Barbie Eco-Leadership Team and Barbie Inspiring Women Jane Goodall dolls are CarbonNeutral products, certified by Climate Impact Partners , the leading experts on carbon neutrality and climate finance.