Mattel announced today its kickoff to celebrate the 65th anniversary of Barbie and over six decades of breaking down boundaries and inspiring girls through storytelling, encouraging them to be confident, daring, brave and legendary.    Since the brand’s inception, Barbie has helped girls explore their limitless potential through different roles and narratives – from encouraging self-expression through dress-up to playing out any of her 250+ careers. With Barbie by their sides, countless children have been able to imagine their own stories through play that helps shape their real ..read more

Hey there, collectors and doll enthusiasts! It's Simon here, from Simon's Collectibles, and I've got some thrilling news that I've been buzzing with excitement to share with all of you. Today marks a significant milestone for us and the European doll collecting community as a whole. We're incredibly proud to announce that Simon's Collectibles has become an official dealer of NECOT Doll, and not just that—we're the first and only European dealer for this exquisite brand of male fashion dolls! For those who might not be familiar, NECOT Dolls are a new collectible male fashion doll brand renowned ..read more

‘One Duck Can Make a Difference, Michael’  An unlikely crime-fighting duo – an AI supercar called K.I.T.T. and crime fighter Michael Knight – were TV legends in the 80’s, chasing down the bad guys in a quest for justice. And when it came to the wheels, who didn’t want to take a spin in the Knight Industries Two Thousand? Fans of NBC’s Knight Rider will be excited to know that Michael Knight is back in town, this time as a cute and quirky, cosplaying duck collectible in a typical pose to call K.I.T.T on his 80s smartwatch! Fast forward to 2021 and he’s still as cool and elusive as ever, r ..read more

Mattel have announced today an expansion of the Barbie™ the Movie product collection inspired by the BARBIE™ film created in partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures. Barbie the Movie, now in theaters, has not only captured the hearts of audiences worldwide, but has shattered multiple box office records while surpassing $1 Billion at the global box office and seeing Greta Gerwig make history as the first woman to reach the milestone as a solo director. The expanded collection features new looks worn by the film’s iconic Barbie and Ken characters, as well as exciting additions including ..read more

Mattel announced today a new collection from across the portfolio of Mattel brands inspired by the highly anticipated film, Barbie™. Created in partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures, the upcoming movie, Barbie™, debuts in theaters nationwide July 21st. Fans can now take home a part of the movie and play out even more stories with toys from brands including UNO®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, MEGA™ and Barbie. The line of Barbie™ the Movie dolls features looks fans will see in the movie, reflecting the signature styles of Barbie, Ken, and new characters as they traverse through Barbie Land and b ..read more

Mattel, in partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures, has debuted today the latest teaser of the Barbie movie along with the launch of 24 brand-new character posters, the film’s teaser poster, a Barbie selfie generator and TikTok lens extension, and an official Twitter emoji.  The latest Barbie teaser welcomes fans everywhere to "Barbie Land," giving viewers a peek into the world of Barbie through the lens of renowned director Greta Gerwig and the on-screen power of a star-studded cast. In addition to the teaser trailer, fans met the characters bringing the iconic movie ..read more

Barbie, the iconic doll created by Mattel, is celebrating a milestone in 2023 - her 64th birthday! She's been a cultural icon since she first hit store shelves in 1959, and she still has that classic style and charm that has made her so popular for generations. To celebrate her 64th birthday, we'll be taking a look back at all of Barbie's accomplishments, as well as looking ahead to the exciting things Mattel has in store for Barbie in the future. Barbie's history Barbie has been an icon in the toy world since 1959, when she first hit the market. Since then, Barbie has undergone many changes ..read more

As we say goodbye to 2022, I thought it would be fun to look at the top 25 best selling collectibles, here at Simon's Collectibles. So without further ado, here is out top 25 countdown! Number 25 Masters Of The Universe Origins Battle Cat He-Man's trusty feline side-kick starts off our countdown. Current status: Currently sold out Number 24 Barbie Looks Doll Model #7 This petite cutie from the second wave of the popular Looks dolls. Current status: Currently sold out. Number 23 Moment of Fantasy: SIREN Gina Yao Doll by JHDFASHIONDOLL One of the three Moment Of Fantasy Dolls due ..read more

Since the pandemic, Elizabeth Hulanick has turned to toys from her childhood to relieve stress. She and her co-workers chip in to buy Legos at Target and play at their desks. She also started playing with Silly Putty again, noting she felt comforted by the bouncy rubbery stuff that changes colours. Even her American Girl doll called Samantha, which she keeps in her china cabinet, resonates more these days; she waited one year for her mother to buy her that doll when she was a child and now, she says, it served as a reminder to always be patient. “(This) probably will be with me forever. I alwa ..read more

The highly anticipated teaser trailer for #BarbieTheMovie is here. From director Greta Gerwig, coming Summer 2023. After what seems like forever since this film project was announced and after even more, collector and press, speculation the first trailer for the Margot Robbie starring film is here! What we get to see from this teaser has taken may by surprise with its rather adult 2001: A Space Odyssey pastiche opening. The morphing into the classic 80s era Barbie logo is just thrilling! Barbie is scheduled to be released in the United Kingdom and the United States on Jul ..read more