Mattel wins a multi-million dollar payout in a copyright court case against the maker of the popular Bratz dolls, MGA Entertainment.

A serving soldier once dubbed Combat Barbie, narrowly misses out on the top prize at the Miss England final.

Mattel triumphs in a copyright court case against the maker of the popular Bratz dolls, MGA Entertainment.

A look at the two dolls as Barbie's maker beats the company behind Bratz in court.

Mattel, the company behind Barbie dolls, is claiming the rights to the popular Bratz dolls in a court case.

A senior Iranian cleric warns that Western toys such as Barbie dolls are harming the country's youth.

Big Brother twins Sam and Amanda Marchant are set to release their own version of Barbie Girl in October.

Seven Barbie pet and furniture playsets are recalled by toy firm Mattel because parts have lead in their paint.

A dancing Barbie doll and Doctor Who toys are among gifts declared by London Mayor Ken Livingstone.

More people than ever before have had enough of the dubious pleasures of turkey sandwiches and are expected to go abroad for Christmas this year. But why and what can they expect?

Santa Claus and Barbie are named as some of the most influential "imaginary people", in a new book.

Sales of Barbie dolls and a Sesame Street cuddly toy lift US toymaker Mattel's third-quarter profits to $239m.

Barbie fans and fashionistas are set to splash £100,000 on the dolls as the world's largest collection is sold at Christie's.

Sindy returns after four years away, having revamped her style by removing her womanly shapes.

A look at what's making the headlines in Friday's morning newspapers.

Popular doll Barbie is to be brought to life in a US stage musical, makers Mattel announce.

Ken, the plastic boyfriend of Barbie, gets a makeover that may breathe new life into the earnings of maker Mattel.

A veiled doll designed for a Muslim market leaves her Western rival Barbie on the shelf in Egypt.

A study finds 7 to 11 year old girls reject Barbie dolls, often violently, possibly as a rite of passage out of childhood.

US toy-makers Mattel and Hasbro post disappointing results, with the former seeing a crash in Barbie sales.