Barney is back, and while Mattel has not yet officially confirmed it, we’re guessing he still loves you. Toy giant Mattel (MAT) announced Monday that Barney, the friendly (and, let’s be honest, cringe ...

Toy maker Mattel is producing a cg Barney animated series, as part of an extensive reboot of the brand that will also include toys, clothing, and apparel/accessories for adults, as well as a possible ...

Pssst. Hey, parents. Over here. Let me whisper in your ear so your 4-year-old doesn’t hear. If your little one wants a Barney plush dinosaur doll for Christmas, BUY IT NOW. And for you parents who ...

No matter how dorky Barney the purple dinosaur may seem to adults, kids still adore him, and No. 1 toy maker Mattel hopes to cash in on the munchkin mania. Fisher-Price, Mattel’s preschool division, ...

NEW YORK — Here’s a test of your dinosaur knowledge: Did Tyrannosaurus rex stand upright, with its tail on the ground? The answer: No. But a lot of young people seem to think so, and the authors of a ...

He has a fixed, goofy grin, a pudgy green belly and bright yellow toenails that clash with his purple “skin.” And with a 6-foot-tall body mounted on short, plump legs, he moves with a clunky waddle.