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Kristen Wiig joins Masters of the Universe as Roboto

August 16, 2025 by Ricky Church

With the long anticipated Masters of the Universe feature film now in post-production, The Hollywood Reporter has announced an additional cast member with Kristen Wiig (Bridesmaids) joining as the voice of Roboto. Roboto is an ally of He-Man’s, who will be played by Nicholas Galitzine. Roboto was “built by Man-at-Arms, is a member of a corps known […]

Filed Under: Movies, News, Ricky Church Tagged With: Kristen Wiig, Masters of the Universe, Mattel, Nicholas Galitzine, Travis Knight

Mattel releases Monster High Skullector X Corpse Bride Emily Doll

August 11, 2025 by Amie Cranswick

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the stop-motion-animated musical fantasy Corpse Bride, Mattel has unveiled the Monster High Skullector X Corpse Bride doll, featuring Emily in gothic wedding dress with veil; the doll is available to purchase now, and you can check out the promotional images and official details below… SEE ALSO: Tim Burton’s […]

Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, Movies, News, Toys Tagged With: Corpse Bride, Mattel, monster high

Barbie gets animated for new theatrical feature film from Illumination

July 23, 2025 by EJ Moreno

It’s been just about two years since Barbie dominated pop culture with her cinematic romp from Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie. Now, she’s back with a new film, but this latest adventure is going the animated route. In a new report from Deadline, Barbie is set to receive a new adaptation from Illumination. Per the […]

Filed Under: Movies, News Tagged With: Barbie, Illumination Entertainment, Mattel

Wicked’s Jon M. Chu set to direct live-action Hot Wheels movie

July 7, 2025 by Ricky Church

With Jon M. Chu wrapping up on the two-part Wicked films this fall, the director has set his sights on his next project after the musical adaptation concludes with the live-action Hot Wheels film from Warner Bros. and Bad Robot. Hot Wheels is described as “an action film, inspired by Mattel’s bestselling toy car line, which will showcase […]

Filed Under: Movies, News, Ricky Church Tagged With: Hot Wheels, Jon M. Chu, Mattel, Warner Bros. Bad Robot

Masters of the Universe Origins Sharella figure and Fright Zone playset unveiled by Mattel

June 26, 2025 by Amie Cranswick

Mattel Creations has revealed two new additions to its Masters of the Universe Origins line with the Sharella action figure (an exclusive for Club Greyskull members, which is available to purchase now), along with the Fright Zone play set, which goes up for pre-order on July 1st; check out the promotional images here… SEE ALSO: […]

Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, News, Toys Tagged With: Masters of the Universe, Mattel, Mattel Creations

Elvira Mistress of the Dark heads to Comic-Con with Monster High Skullector exclusive doll

June 20, 2025 by Amie Cranswick

The Horror Hostess with the Mostess heading to San Diego Comic-Con this July for a new Monster High mash-up, with Mattel Creations officially unveiling the Monster High Skullector Elvira Mistress of the Dark doll, which will be available to purchase exclusively from the convention next month; take a look at the official promotional images here… […]

Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, Movies, News, Television, Toys Tagged With: Elvira, Elvira Mistress of the Dark, Mattel, Mattel Creations, San Diego Comic-Con International, SDCC

Mattel celebrates 40 years of She-Ra with Barbie Masters of the Universe doll

June 14, 2025 by Amie Cranswick

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of She-Ra, Mattel has unveiled for the first ever Barbie Doll inspired by the classic appearance of the Princess of Power from the Masters of the Universe franchise. It is available to purchase from June 18th, priced at $55/£65; check it out here… The Barbie universe just got a lot more […]

Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, News, Television, Toys Tagged With: Barbie, Masters of the Universe, Mattel, She-Ra: Princess of Power

The Street Sharks return for new comic series from IDW and Mattel

June 6, 2025 by Gary Collinson

IDW’s comic book line is about to get a little more jawsome with the news that the publisher is teaming with Mattel to resurrect the Street Sharks for an all new comic book series, introducing the beloved 90s animated series to a new generation with the brand’s first new release in over 20 years. The […]

Filed Under: Comic Books, Gary Collinson, News, Television Tagged With: IDW, Mattel, street sharks

Monster High Skullector M3GAN doll unveiled by Mattel

June 5, 2025 by Amie Cranswick

As M3GAN prepares to reload for the upcoming sequel, Mattel has officially unveiled its Monster High Skullector M3GAN doll which is inspired by the likeness of the killer AI doll in the hit 2022 horror M3GAN. The doll is available to purchase from June 10th, priced at $65.00/£77.00; check it out here… SEE ALSO: M3GAN […]

Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, Movies, News, Toys Tagged With: M3GAN, Mattel, monster high

Mattel developing Whac-A-Mole movie with TriStar Pictures

May 26, 2025 by Gary Collinson

With its Matchbox movie in post-production and filming currently taking place on Masters of the Universe, Mattel Films is delving into its toy chest once more, teaming with TriStar Pictures for a live-action/animated hybrid Whac-A-Mole movie. “Whac-A-Mole is more than a game — it’s a laugh-out-loud battle of reflexes that has brought joy and a […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News, Toys Tagged With: Mattel, Whac-A-Mole

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