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Toy Monster: The Big, Bad World of Mattel

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Toy Monster: The Big, Bad World of MattelAn eye popping, unauthorized expos? of the House of Barbie From Boise to Beijing, Mattel's toys dominate the universe. Its no fun and games marketing muscle reaches some 140 countries, and its iconic products have been a part of our culture for generations. Now, in this intriguing and entertaining expos?, New York Times bestselling author Jerry Oppenheimer places the world's largest toy company under a journalistic microscope, uncovering the dark side

An eye-popping, unauthorized expos? of the House of Barbie

From Boise to Beijing, Mattel's toys dominate the universe. Its no-fun-and-games marketing muscle reaches some 140 countries, and its iconic products have been a part of our culture for generations. Now, in this intriguing and entertaining expos?, New York Times bestselling author Jerry Oppenheimer places the world's largest toy company under a journalistic microscope, uncovering the dark side of toy land, and exploring Mattel's oddball corporate culture and eccentric, often bizarre, cast of characters.

Based on exclusive interviews and an exhaustive review of public and private records, Toy Monster exposes Mattel's take-no-prisoners, shark-infested corporate style. Throughout this scrupulously reported, unauthorized portrait, you'll discover how dangerous toys are actually nothing new to Mattel, and why its fearsomely litigious approach within the brutal toy business has helped their products dominate potential rivals such as Bratz.

  • Introduces you to the larger-than-life personalities that have shaped Mattel's eccentric world
  • Offers an inside look- from an experienced author-at the scandals that have been a part of this iconic company
  • Jerry Oppenheimer is also the author of Madoff with the Money, an in-depth look at Bernie Madoff the man and his billion dollar scam

Engaging and accessible, Toy Monster shows you why today's toy business isn't always fun and games.



Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 02/01/2009
ISBN: 9780470371268
Pages: 280
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.10w x 1.00d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 01/26/2009 pg. 112
People Weekly 03/02/2009 pg. 41
Newsweek 03/02/2009 pg. 54
Library Journal 03/01/2009 pg. 80
Reference and Research Bk News 05/01/2009 pg. 115
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It’s been several months and all 3 still intact!
I have to be very selective because MOST toys labled recommended for “aggressive chewer” last about 20 minutes. Not kidding. These are the real deal. I’ve had these for several months now and all 3 are shockingly still completely intact and look like they did the day I got them.
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Great option
Got this pack of toys for my new Great Dane puppy. He is in a very intense chewing phase and so far these are holding up. He loves that they squeak, and make a crinkly noise in the legs. I love that there is no stuffing to clean up if he manages to get it open. They way the arms move and flail really makes him love these toys. Will buy again when he needs new ones.
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