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Magikbee and WildBrain have signed an agreement to license Seasons 9, 10, and 11 of Mattel’s classic Polly Pocket series for Magikbee’s kids’ streaming platform, KidsBeeTV. KidsBeeTV is a global brand with customers in more than 200 countries, and Polly Pocket is a key IP in the kids’ streaming app …
Read More »Polly Pocket magazine to hit UK shelves on 22 October
Signature Publishing has teamed up with Mattel to launch the official Polly Pocket magazine, a brand-new magazine dedicated to the iconic toy line and animated TV series. With over 30 years of legacy and 17m+ compacts sold worldwide, Polly Pocket, the original micro doll, is currently the fastest growing playset doll property, with toy sales …
Read More »Mattel sees Q2 sales hit $1.03bn as EMEA growth outpaces the toy industry
The global toy maker, Mattel has seen its Q2 2021 net sales increase 40 per cent on last year, with particular success across EMEA where the firm’s growth has exceeded the industry by 11 percentage points. Mattel bosses have billed it ‘another exceptional quarter’ having witnessed ‘outstanding consumer demand for …
Read More »Mattel is developing a live action Polly Pocket movie with MGM
Mattel has unveiled plans to develop its popular micro doll brand, Polly Pocket into a live-action motion picture, partnering with Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) on the family comedy. The pair has brought Lena Dunham’s production company Good Thing Going in on the project. Lily Collins (Emily in Paris) will take …
Read More »Mattel and DHX Media to launch Polly Pocket second season
DHX Media and Mattel have greenlit a 26-episode second season ofPolly Pocket, the popular animated series based on Mattel’s original micro-scale doll brand. On top of this, Universal Kids, part of NBCUniversal’s Entertainment and Lifestyle Group, has pocketed both seasons, and will begin airing season one in the US this …
Read More »World’s youngest female pro skateboarder becomes new face of Polly Pocket
Mattel’s popular Polly Pocket franchise has named Sky Brown, the world’s youngest female professional skateboarder as its new global brand ambassador. The ten year old is one of the youngest girls to compete – and win a medal – as a professional skateboarding competition. Brown has been championed by the …
Read More »Polly Pocket animated series from Mattel and DHX Media lands global broadcasters
The series will now air on 16 broadcasters across the globe including Sony Pictures Television's POP here in the UK.
Read More »Miniature hero Polly Pocket makes a big splash with new TV series on POP
Mattel has re-introduced the hit 90s brand with a new look and ethos, supported through its partnership with DHX Media on the new animated series.
Read More »Polly Pocket relaunches next month and designer Mimi Wade is celebrating with themed clothing line
As part of the celebrations, British-American designer, Mimi Wade has taken on inspiration from the Polly Pocket phenomenon to create a Polly Pocket x Mimi Wade capsule adult clothing collection and jewellery line.
Read More »Rare Polly Pockets surface on eBay listed for up to £7000
It's time to raid your toy cupboards as these toys could be worth a small fortune.
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