Mattel's stock closed the year at $9.99. I'm sure no one is surprised Mattel couldn't get back above $10 for it's yearly closing price. Mattel fails at everything so this was the perfect way to end the year. The last time Mattel closed the year with... — read more
Mattel's New Year's Resolutions
Get rid of RD and CK - they ensure that Mattel's money serves only them instead of the company and manage a team of a-holes and two-faced liars. Learn from the hiring mistakes of the past and never revisit them. Encourage and develop those that are... — read more
a TRACS blast from the past!
TARGETED RESULT 5: Personal/Functional Development Objectives: • Strengthen leadership skills by being open and positive when given feedback on performance, development needs, and progress. • Continue to build credibility and the respect of your... — read more
Company buyout eminent now...Pavilion cafe is closing!
Companies couldn’t agree on new contract...
Jakks Pacific Poised to Acquire Mattel
Stock prices will soon be identical and. Jakks, teeming with ex-Mattel people, is liquidating assets to free up the necessary cash for a buyout. To date, their bid is up to $4390 and a "72 Ford Pinto full of groceries. A bake sale fundraiiser next... — read more
Mattel is getting sued over the Monster Jam truck toys
It seems that Mattel can’t catch a break. I read in the media today that Feld Motor Sports, a company that runs monster truck events and has sued Mattel for breaching of the licensing contract and infringing its trademark. According to insider info... — read more
January layoffs?
How soon do we think layoffs will happen in the new year?
Horrible treatment of loyal employees
After many years with Mattel I am appalled at the treatment of employees who have been loyal and worked beyond what was required. Employees used to matter but now are only replaceable numbers. Look for another job because they will toss you to the... — read more
Layoffs and shutdowns of facilities are paying for the risky bet
I don’t want to be taken the wrong way, there is nothing more than I want then Mattel to succeed with the film division and maybe this bet will pay off at the end, but is this really the way. Isn’t it to big a risk to close facilities and cut... — read more
The Saddest Christmas
Twas the night of Christmas and in everyone's house Not a toy could be found, just a computer and mouse. It's the era of iPads, smart phones and Mac book Air, What about dolls and cars and toys? No one cares. Working for a corporation that has no... — read more
2019 here we come
The stock market is rolling over. Mattel's stock is in free fall crash mode. DC license has been lost. More layoffs coming. Who's excited to start the new year!?!
FP is a joke at this point
FP is a joke at this point. They can't even fill their orders. Their sales are sinking double digits by the quarter. They've been replaced by the competition and if they went away no one would care at this point. The directors and VPs running that... — read more
The reputation of failure
Mattel has come to a point where it has “gained’ a reputation of a company that is always failing. We didn’t wait long to see another failure by Mattel, as DC has licensed Spin Master to produce the new line of boy’s action category toys, remote... — read more
Who will buy Mattel?
So who's going to buy the company? It's a bargain at the moment. Will it go to bankruptcy? Will there be an acquisition in whole prior to bankruptcy?
Will 2019 be the year Hasbro finally takes over Mattel?
They last tried in 2017. With Mattel bleeding cash like nobody's business, and losing licensees left and right, it might not have a choice anymore. All Hasbro has to do is wait, and Mattel will be a penny stock waiting for bankruptcy.
Merry Christmas Mattel
The world is full of naysayers and Scrooges, but when I look around this company I am inspired every day by the creativity, innovation, and passion of so many people. Together we've created a culture with play at its center and we inspire the wonder... — read more
Goodbye Geoff
Writing on the wall with Walker leaving! Congratulations Geoff!!
DC license?
How bad is it that we lost the DC license to a Spinmaster? Is this a surprise or were we expecting this? How do we fill the revenue hole?
Soulja Owned
Soulja Boy is having more success at this game than you are. Sad. So soulja sad.
Going to $6-7 share by end of January
Hasbro will then get the company for $10-11. Mattel could have originally received $22. The hubris of the management team and Board is unbelievable. It is unbelievable this incompetent group have been allowed to kill the company.
Asia plants closing
Heard that Asia sourcing and plants will be hit hard in Q1, more consolidation, pruning of leadership and accelerated move to contact mfg.
Is everyone excited to see mattel's stock trade under $10 tomorrow?
Going to be epic. Will be the first time since 2000 it will have traded under ten. Ultimate throwback Thursday. Congrats!
Mattel’s revival plan
Found this article that pinpoints the pros and the cons of the revival plan presented by the CEO that puts a lot of hopes into the movie division and sets the transition to Mattel's media content. This plan is, no doubt a necessity, taking into... — read more
new years layoffs
i've been told that there were supposed to be more layoffs in december but that mattel thought it would be better to wait until after the holidays, not because they are thoughtful or sensitive but because there was some benefit of taking the write... — read more
Time to make the Board liable
The board of directors are criminal. No accountability like RD and others at the top. They have stolen Mattel money, don’t know the business and frankly don’t care as long the get paid $300k a year. Litigation is needed. Shareholders should be... — read more
The CFO cashed out his stock?
Check this out: https://www.macroaxis.com/invest/market/MAT--Mattel The CFO cashed out his stock in October. Not a good sign of faith in the company. When the CFO is bailing, you know things are bad. The stock is now dipping up and down around $11... — read more
what happens when Mattel stock hits $10 a share or below?
stock currently is less than a dollar away from hitting $10/share.
Bankruptcy probability 42%
https://www.macroaxis.com/invest/market/MAT--Mattel
To all my NYC peeps in ES.
It hasn’t been a week since our beloved office has closed for good, and though I’ve found other employment in a related manufacturing field I have to say I’m worried for you all and hope you keep your eyes out for other opportunities outside of... — read more
sounds like everything with DC is going swell
http://www.toyhypeusa.com/2018/12/13/dc-master-toy-license-for-monster-jam-trucks-moves-to-spin-master/
Boo hoo hoo
So many posters posting boo hoo hoo what are we gonna do? Stop the distraction because our problem is your inaction. Stop posting your gripes and cheap snipes. Ynon and the leaders are only a bit, the rest of the team can bring a hit. So pick... — read more
Dr. Seuss on Mattel
Mattel's not Swell, said Dr. Seuss You've gone and killed your Golden Goose Both Barbie and American Girl Are dead, they make the buyers hurl They will not buy your pricey box No one wants your falling stocks They do not want your Thomas train Your... — read more
We need Isaac
To get us out of this mess. Let him bring on his own management team that knows toys and design. It’s the only hope for Mattel.
Dear Mattel
Look how far you fell How can't you tell Business is not well Your toys do not sell Stock has gone to hell Game over ring the bell Your future is not swell Goodbye, Mattel.
Stock market just signaled Mattel is done
Mattel's stock price dropped -5.25% today and closed at $12.08. That is the lowest daily price close since the 2009 financial crisis and significantly below its previous range. Translation, the market just announced Mattel is very, very sick and now... — read more
Soon under $10
With our stellar management team we continue to fall further into the abyss. Does anyone on the Board have any idea what is going on?
Project Titan
So the 15th floor codenamed the redundancy plan Project Titan. WTF is this? A bunch of 12 year olds playing with G.I. Joe and making up codenames. A--holes.
brand and franchise?
Can someone tell me what the difference is between brand and franchise? Now Mattel has both but no one seems to know why or what's what. What does this new group do that the brands weren't doing? Isn't this all very redundant? Isn't Mattel supposed... — read more