Toys

January 3, 2023

LEGO Kit Lets People Make Their Own Version of Hokusai’s ‘The Great Wave’

Few artworks are as recognizable as Hokusai's The Great Wave. Created nearly 200 years ago in the early 1800s, this piece is a hallmark of the ukiyo-e art form or Japanese woodblock prints. Now, fans of this recognizable piece can build it from scratch with a new kit by LEGO. Comprising 1,810 pieces, people can either complete the artwork with the included booklet, or with the help of the LEGO Builder app.

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November 29, 2022

LEGO Introduces Minifigures With Diverse Set of Skin Tones, Including Vitiligo

LEGO released an exciting new set with 2,339 pieces called Table Football. The LEGO Ideas creation is a playable table football game (also known as table soccer or foosball), complete with color-coordinating sliding knobs, a cheering section, and customizable minifigures. The incredible 44 hairstyles and 43 heads that are included in the set has LEGO fans talking about representation and inclusion.

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November 1, 2022

Barbie Celebrates Día de Muertos 2022 With Three Colorful Day of the Dead Dolls

Barbie has elevated its bond to Day of the Dead from a source of inspiration to a staple of their catalog that fans look forward to every year. For Día de Muertos 2022, the company has released three limited-edition dolls, a first for Mattel. The dolls draw from the bright colors of this celebration, as well as traditional Mexican garments, to evoke the magic of this centuries-old commemoration of those who have passed.

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August 26, 2022

Mattel Creates Barbie Doll to Honor Madam C.J. Walker, the First Self-Made Woman Millionaire

Madam C.J. Walker was a pioneer in many ways. She was America’s first documented self-made woman millionaire, cultivated the industry of modern Black haircare and cosmetics, and created the role of the 20th-century businesswoman. So, it's only fitting that Mattel added Walker to their Inspiring Women series alongside others like Ella Fitzgerald, Helen Keller, and Jane Goodall. Walker was born in 1867 as Sarah Breedlove on the plantation where her parents were formerly enslaved.

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