A few years ago Mattel made a big deal about acquiring several up and coming tech companies, but since then it's unclear whatever became of them. Anyone got the inside scoop on current status or what? I'm just curious what role they are playing in... — read more 

I've been broke for a while, and looks like Mattel might hire me for an engineering role. What do I do? I dont want to starve, yet all this chatter scares me? Will it be stable for at least a year?

For those hoping that Hasbro will buy us and in turn save us, don't hold your breath. Not because it's unlikely they'll buy us, but because id they do, most of us will be shown the door. If you need proof, just Google their latest acquisition and see... — read more 

Ynot doesn't seem at all qualified to run a toy company, but he sure has contacts at Disney. Does anyone think he's here to set up a sale to Disney?

SL is truly representative of what is wrong with Mattel Management. Ever failing upward, a hot potato no one wanted to have around. Incompetent, yet egotistical. Would talk down to experts. Want to fix Mattel? NO ONE sits in a Manager's seat unless... — read more 

... because Smitty found a ten dollar bill under the soda machine. That is all.

Hey, M-Gone may have flown the coop with a golden parachute, but her turnaround plan made a lot of sense. I particularly liked her ideas about beefing up Mattel's scripted content offerings and presence in digital gaming, a potentially profitable... — read more 

Mattel is STILL stuck in the past (like 1980's past) in terms of the most basic operating practices. Here's an example: 1) Halloween - every Halloween employees get to bring their families in to celebrate. It's really cool and employees go all out in... — read more 

Anyone know how much Ynot is spending to redecorate his new office? Does his contract say he gets to keep all that stuff when he parachutes out in 1.5 to 2 years?

Mattel is evil. Always has been. Evil management. Toxic culture. There is no saving it, reckoning time has come. You can bring in a new CEO every year but it can't change the fact that Mattel has long outlived it's usefulness. There is nothing worth... — read more 

Mattel Tries to Recast Its Misfit Image https://www.gurufocus.com/news/680878/mattel-tries-to-recast-its-misfit-image

How much does Ynot's contract pay him today? Think about it.

I think a lot of people here should read this article and see how many points apply to them. Judging by some posts, plenty might discover it's time to move on... — read more 

The latest chapter in this sad saga is that Little Miss Tea & Crumpets is going around the NYC office stating that she, alone, gets to write her own job description and has been offered to move to ES. The truth is this is all a lie - fabricated by... — read more 

These are the people who Selected CS as CEO, then MGo. Now they have been allowed to select Y-not. How many times will this company allow these idiots to make the same mistake before realizing they are incompetent? Wasn't twice enough? They should be... — read more 

“Look sweetie, this is where (mommy/daddy) is getting fired from.”

Who green lighted this garbage? Does anyone really think that kids are going to buy into this plastic outdated concept? What's next? Thomas the megacard? There have NOT been nearly enough layoffs at Mattel. Just sayin'.

Years back the nyc office was filled with enthusiasts who loved toys, had shelves of their personal collection lining their office walls (DP being a prime example with his star wars collection) and would push for innovation. They were disruptive... — read more 

What are your thoughts? The prediction comes from this long thread @SN8DQMQ or https://www.thelayoff.com/t/SN8DQMQ

Wilmot (Wisconsin) call center and distribution facility is closing on June 29, 2018... 135 people will lose jobs.

Posted here: https://marketexclusive.com/mattel-inc-nasdaqmat-files-an-8-k-departure-of-directors-or-certain-officers-election-of-directors-appointment-of-certain-officers-compensatory-arrangements-of-certain-officers-7/2018/04/ In connection with... — read more 

Hopefully the criminal act of both will be addressed in court. The shareholders were misled believing a Board that is clueless about the true state of the company. And MGO who never had any intent to stay, but signed a contract to destroy the company... — read more 

I've seen many postings over the last 2 years, but it's clear that neither Mattel investors or employees want to face the truth about the company. Mattel is Barbie and vice versa - this is a malignant relationship that has ruined the company. By... — read more 

For a new CEO, we asked the BoD for the smartest guy Elon but old man Sinclair got "some artist guy Ynon". Is Sinclair deaf AND dumb, or did he purposely hire underqualified Ynon and split the savings with M-Go in his final stick-it-to-Mattel move?... — read more 

already mentioned wanting to maintain an office on the east coast & in talks with the building owner. Staff to remain still questionable. Stay tuned!

Who are losing their jobs at the plant. That puts the tally up to a few thousand people this week alone. Oh - and MGO.

What if Mattel were robbed by its own CEO? Why not do it all again with someone new who's never worked in the toy business? What if Mattel systematically shut down offices, manufacturing plants and call centers? Why not just call this process... — read more 

Great, another CEO with no experience in doing what Mattel does. Obviously will come in with delusions of making Mattel an "entertainment" company. Look for giant expenditures in all sorts of "productions". Prepare to walk the hallways and hear... — read more 

I am beyond stoked that M-Go finally threw in the towel, it was pretty obvious from the start that she was in way over her head. Let's face it M-Go was a lightweight, but now we have Ynon. I mean just look at this guy! Apparently he's a black belt in... — read more 

MG down, now its sideshow D--k's turn. Kicking arse and taking names...

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-04-19/mattel-s-incoming-chairman-is-said-to-be-in-line-for-ceo-role Mattel's Incoming Chairman Is Named to Replace Outgoing CEO By Matt Townsend and Lucas Shaw (Bloomberg) -- Mattel Inc. Chief Executive... — read more 

American Girl's call and distribution center located in Wilmot, WI is closing, along with their Mattel toy store. 135 people will lose their jobs. Sad day in WI.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/mattel-ceo-margo-georgiadis-in-talks-to-leave-the-company-1524166521

If the NYC office is closing why are there recent postings on indeed and monster for positions there?

2017 was the worst year ever at 108 million, and we're only in April. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-04-17/as-toys-r-us-fails-the-retail-real-estate-glut-is-getting-worse

Are we certain we'll see no layoffs next week? I am usually very good at leaving Mattel at work over the weekends, but for some reason, this weekend all I can do is worry about what's coming on Monday or Tuesday. I guess the NYC announcement really... — read more