Just a couple of days after Greenpeace protesters unfurled a banner on the outside of Mattel's El Segundo headquarters, the toymaker giant says they have asked their based packaging supplier to stop purchasing from a questionable source as they investigate accusations they use materials that contribute to deforestation, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Mattel Bows to Greenpeace Protest Pressure About Packaging, Sort Of
Ken Goes Greenpeace, Dumps Barbie Via Banner Hung By Protesters on Mattel Building
Barbie's longtime love Ken has delivered her a big-time dumping in the form of banner just-unfurled on the side of the Mattel building in El Segundo. The issue: Ken doesn't date chicks who are into deforestation.
Barbie and Ken's Fake Relationship Gets Fake-More-Serious
If you've been paying attention to overhead signs recently, you've no doubt seen (and questioned) the huge billboards in which Ken proclaims his love for Barbie.
Barbie Leaves Dream House For Permanent Home At LACMA
Mattel's iconic Barbie doll will be taking time from her busy, Jeep-driving schedule to motor over to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art where she will become part of the LACMA permanent collection of over 100,000 art objects and artworks. Night at the museum just got more interesting -- she's also bringing her boy-toy Ken. Reports the LA Times, "The museum has acquired the original Barbie in preparation for its big fall show, 'California Design, 1930-1965: Living in a Modern Way.
Barbie, the Ultimate California Blonde, Turns 50 Today
Of course, a lady never reveals her true age, but when it comes to pop culture icons, sometimes it's hard to hide a milestone.

