'Shocking' Princess Diana Barbie fail doomed Mattel's CEO
As the CEO of Mattel in the 1990s, Jill Barad had grand dreams of producing a Princess Diana doll — which neither the royal nor her family wanted.
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As the CEO of Mattel in the 1990s, Jill Barad had grand dreams of producing a Princess Diana doll — which neither the royal nor her family wanted.
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Jack Ryan was the eccentric genius who designed Barbie and who, having made a fortune from the royalties of one of the most popular toys ever created, then spent his life pursuing real-life versions.