After the dismal earnings report yesterday and the comedic and sad attempts to create buzz worthy news (man-bun Ken, WWE dolls) and the loss of foundational partners like Monster Jam, in recent weeks, it's clear we haven't seen the bottom of the... — read more 

Had to go to Cannes to say what?

Just read how Hasbro executive bonus is tied directly to their performance on ROIC, return on investment capital. Hasbro ROIC is currently @ 17% with it's stock @ an all time high while MattHell ROIC is @ 4% with it's stock nearing a all time low... — read more 

our stock is still floundering around $20. MGo needs to drop that ace a few dozen more times before investors start building confidence in mattel stock.

KFARR done. A dozen or so more to go Margo. Nice w HR. Cool with CIO. Clean-up the EVP situation next. Would make sure you reverse the bad RGRoss hires. The new CFO will remove the useless finance excess.

As an ES employee with no real exposure to the what's going on at FP, I always assumed the JA thing was just a sweetheart deal put together by RD to allow his buddy JA abscond with a small fortune in Mattel cash without really doing any work. Its... — read more 

Can anyone think of an individual, either dead or alive, who better personifies the ethos of the FP brand, as both an early childhood development company and toy manufacuter, better then Mr. Fred Rogers? I'm seriously asking, because I've been trying... — read more 

Why would anyone worry about turning the company around? The execs still get their millions whether the company does well or not. They know they have years to s---le before the ax falls. When it does they parachute away with more gold than they can... — read more 

When the Q2 Report comes out, my guess is you'll see: 1) Barbie continuing in its decline, even though it's got more advertising % against it than any other brand 2) Cars 3 was incremental but didn't ship what they wanted because the movie wasn't... — read more 

word has it the licensining division sees greater growth and diversity with hasbro and feel mattel has fallen short on deliverables. expect them to find a way out of their contract soon.

"The complaint alleges that during the Class Period, defendants made false and misleading statements and/or failed to disclose adverse information regarding Mattel’s business and prospects, including that prior to and during the Class Period... — read more 

I was in a meeting today and can't believe what I heard. I can't say, because that would out me. But my gosh, we are led by the clueless.

Congratulations to Mr. Best for single-handedly highlighting how entitled and ignorant our designers are of the business model they are working in: "The challenge , Best said, wasn’t vertical-height bias but merchandising. “It’s actually a stupid... — read more 

Get ready for a new target price of $12.

My take on the whole M-Go technology connectivity initiative is this: I think the actual, number one, honest to goodness single issue from which all other problems stem from is the fact that the company has established unrealistic and uncompetitive... — read more 

Wow...the LA Times article...if everything were going great this would be a fun piece of PR for the brand re: diversity, fashionistas, etc...but read the article...awkward...people working hard not to be too negative...kind of bums me... — read more 

Ok, so I have to know, is this "diversity" angle working? Is it driving volume? Does the average mass market buyer or little girl care about man buns and blonde buzzcuts on women? Is this taking oneself much too seriously and what happens when you... — read more 

bankrupt or irrelevant companies such as Blackberry(RIM), Blockbuster, Sears and Jones Group. Maybe RD can go on tour and give his presentation on how he leads companies down the drain.

Hasbro stock was around $55, now it's at $110. At that same time Mattel stock was around $40, now it's at $20. Seriously, RD and his BS must go. He has to be held accountable...M-go, I'm sure your gut is telling you the same.

When do you think the new CEO was made aware of the fact that her new five point strategy is literally the exact same plan the company has supposedly been implementing for at least a decade? I mean, do you think RD had the decency to tell her before... — read more 

Here's why M-Go and the marketing boneheads who came up with the catch phrase laden presentation are still floundering without a clue: while it's true that kids have tablets and devices at a young age, THEY STILL PLAY WITH TOYS!! Just not Mattel... — read more 

It's make or break time. Next week we will find out what we have on the management team at the investor meeting. Time to see if the "c" team can be the "a " team and build credibility. If it doesn't impress Wall Street its time to move and make... — read more 

Totally random post. Was researching the KKK in LA and came across this post. Don't know why they used Mattel for #5, but it made me laugh none the less. https://www.roadsnacks.net/most-racist-cities-in-california/

in 1999, Hasbro stock dropped by about 50%, and the outlook for the company was dire. Immediately: 1. Many jobs at Hasbro’s main office were cut. 2. Hasbro’s Kenner office was closed down (only 70+ employees were retained and moved). 3. Hasbro’s... — read more 

can we all just agree that this site is for the rejected former bitter employees of mattel who feel like the were given the short end of the stick and need to gripe, call out those they believed wronged them or just spew virtriol and wish the... — read more 

Rest assured, I'll be part of the group that buys Mattel when they cut their dividend and will have great pleasure in carving up it's assets like a Thanksgiving Turkey. Fair warning: Any Management Team member still present when I arrive will face... — read more 

Talk about excess...M-Go, RD with a renewed contract (why?), JC, and J Starbucks at FP...holy millions!!! How many chiefs does it take to screw in a light bulb?

Since we paid our last amazing 6% quarterly dividend yesterday (5/17), there is nothing to keep our stock afloat. Remember, the only reason the divvy looks so high is because our stock price is so low. That's not a good thing. K-Farr and the Bored of... — read more 

I have been here for almost 15 years now, this round of cuts is going to be a bloodbath and once again the wrong people are going to be let go.

I'm thinking of getting my Mother Mattle stock for Mother's Day. Tomorrow we're going out for brunch - I think I will give it to her right after my sister gives her her give. I know she really wanted Spin Master stock but it's just too high right... — read more 

Whatever usefulness this rumor board once had is lost in all the noise of complaints and HATE. Yes Mattel is screwed up. We get that. Are you rooting for us to fail? Take your energy elsewhere, all that hate & negativity is just NOISE. Go plant a... — read more 

This is an insult to Strategists and Officers (of any kind) alike. This is a guy who has accomplished NOTHING OF VALUE since he got to Mattel. He couldn't run HiT He couldn't make the Amazon/Fireman Sam deal work He sold $40M worth of HiT content for... — read more 

Do you really think Cars can pull in an incremental $300 mm? I get that the movie will be great, but are we really doing enough to innovate and sell toys? Isn't Spiderman coming to the shelves 2 weeks after Cars? Thoughts from anyone who has worked... — read more 

They have Disney Princess, Playskool, Starwars, Marvel, Transformers

Since Hot Wheels is the only brand in the company to turn a profit, they are clearly overstaffed. In typical Mattel fashion, half the group will be fired to assure a level playing ground across all brands. We all win or lose together! There is no H... — read more 

Mattel stock yields an amazing 6% dividend... possibly for the last time in mid-May. The dividend has been announced and hungry investors are licking their chops. That's the only good news on the horizon, the only reason to buy or hold the stock. As... — read more 

Time to flush these city sleckers and clean house while you still can. You are new to their shell game (AKA silos) but we the people have been witness their smooth-talking overpromising "personalities" for too long. Our laughable HR culture which... — read more 

https://www.streetinsider.com/dr/news.php?id=12782545&gfv=1 Sinking ship? Doesn't bode well for his view of long term prospects

After a dismal week of stock plummeting who WILL be held accountable. not who should. who's getting the axe first after the company kumbaya and ice cream party