https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/barbies-got-a-new-body--and-now-mattel-is-tackling-her-other-big-image-problem/2016/07/12/9615b1ae-483c-11e6-90a8-fb84201e0645_story.html Pathetic, and clueless as per the norm with Mattel.

Firstly, I am a concern husband and as soon as I solicit some helpful advise here, I will delete my account and stop invading you ladies privacy. I know my wife take a lot of advice from this site, and she trust the information concerning our baby... — read more 

Bend over, here it comes again! Just when you thought you could enjoy a nice relaxing summer vacation, more layoffs are right around the corner. Mattel's fireworks did NOT end on July 4th. Keep your resume updated and start your LinkedIn/GlassDoor... — read more 

methinks more people in matthell read this site than they admit.

http://www.businessinsider.com/a-husband-fixed-barbie-to-look-more-like-his-game-developer-wife-2016-6

Considering how far FP has diluted the brand and the sales not being the juggernaut they expected, could this cause us more of a headache?

Stop looking to Sinclair or Dickson or any of management for answers about your future. They don't care. Neither does anyone in "charge" of anything. We are in a "what's in it for me" period. Do you think Trump really cares about us? Maybe Bernie... — read more 

Efficient?! Yes, keep sending jobs to Asia. Last one left turn out the lights http://www.buffalonews.com/business/fisher-price-plans-layoff-of-up-to-75-in-east-aurora-20160622

“The collection is truly innovative and will bring the ‘Fast & Furious’ experience to a new level of interaction, allowing fans to play out their favorite movie scenes with dynamic modern designs and industry-first toy features,” said Susie... — read more 

We've had enough inept hot air hullabaloo! It's time for leadership that can create a real plan for growth and start implementing selflessly. It's amazing how far we've digressed...

#pulse

Mattel is the only thing more screwed up than this country. Both are too big, too unwieldy, have ridiculous policies and put too much power in the hands of a few grandstanding people who are utterly disconnected and out of touch with reality. Both... — read more 

Hey Mattel Mis-Management: https://www.ivyexec.com/executive-insights/2016/firing-longtime-employee/

I never wear socks or T shirts to work

Your BDO doesn't matter because there is no unified vision at the top. Sinclair and Dickson are at odds about their priorities. Sinclair wants to be a penny pincher and Dickson wants a fashion show. This doesn't tell you what the company's direction... — read more 

Besides blowing Disney Princess contracts and jabbering useless clichés, what does Down the Clown do for 8 hours a day? Where does he go? Top secret, eyes only master strategy meetings? Is he actually the most hated guy in the DC? Make that DtC for... — read more 

I hope Mattel management takes a look at this article on Huffington Post, Mattel is guilty of all 9 things! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-travis-bradberry/9-things-that-make-good-e_b_8870074.html

A simple formula would apply if we were to use some common sense! Take our x-factory cost plus the cost of direct shipping to our consumer and we could retail our products for less than brick-n-mortar. We are a company entrenched in the way we do... — read more 

Mattel gets away with all sorts of illegal crap during layoffs, age discrimination and more. Position eliminated, my ass Yet everyone just accepts it because they feel afraid and alone sitting there when HR "works their magic" (Can anyone share a... — read more 

Sinclair's useless Pepsi Pal Gros has got to go too. HR policy sets the whole tone & culture for a company. Zero changes since this overpaid C-Suiter came aboard, HR only protects upper management and does nothing to help the employees who are the... — read more 

A enthusiastic "Yes" from me for the first vote. Alright everyone, cast your vote and keep a running tally.

Don't give us anymore bullshit! Yes the stock will fall and we will piss off the investment community. So, it's the least we can can do to salvage our company. Consider it karma for all the sacrifices those laid off made for us! It has done nothing... — read more 

Is clueless Vinnie still running the show or did he find another job already? Seemed like his days were numbered last time I was in NYC for Toy Fair. Did they restock the shelves with more mindless drones or are they still laying off people left &... — read more 

Happy Mothers Day To all the moms who have been struggling because either their husband or themselves were laid off due to the incompetence of the upper management at Mattel. I am sure some very nice jewelry will be given in the households of the... — read more 

Floundering, lost touch with its consumer base, forgot that it's their employees and the service they provide that gave it it's heart and soul. Too focused on the short term profits and not the long term gains. short sighted forecasting and a... — read more 

I'm talking about the VPs and the senior management who dole out the bad reviews, who pick the lambs that get shuffled into the slaughterhouse. front he silver foxes to the mumbling limeys to the bloated whales, it's about time the managing up scum... — read more 

Mattel is dead for all practical purposes. All the designers are being laid off in waves. and the company is being reduced to nothing, while the fat cats up top accrue ridiculous bonuses for doing their jobs poorly, with zero accountability. For the... — read more 

Why do they need salaried executives at Mattel. The company would save a ton of money.

Richard, your bullshit rambling preacher days will be over soon! You add no value to this company. What's the matter...you get asked a question that you were not prepared for? You are so incredibly out of touch with the pulse of this company! Geoff... — read more 

looks like you're going to be relegated to heroin use, jobs at the local subway and sucking off johns at the roycroft. if you're lucky your former velvet mafia bosses will be regulars abd they'll give you a nice big tip after you swallow your/their... — read more 

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We all knew the Q4 postings were a load of crap to appease investors but the Q1 BS is beyond ridiculous. When are the heads at the top going to start rolling? Excuses in decks made by subordinates and silly videos of futuristic make believe toys... — read more 

Intel just announced a massive 12K cut - so much for the economic 'recovery' - here is the thread: @GZq1ESB