A display of Barbie merchandise by Mattel is seen at the Wal-Mart Superstore in Cranberry Township, Pa. , Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. Toy maker Mattel Inc.'s third-quarter profit declined 3 percent because of a tough economy that is still dampening demand for toys. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

A display of Barbie merchandise by Mattel is seen at the Wal-Mart Superstore in Cranberry Township, Pa. , Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. Toy maker Mattel Inc.'s third-quarter profit declined 3 percent because of a tough economy that is still dampening demand for toys.

More Photos of

Explore Photos of Related Topics

  1. Wal-Mart Stores CEO Mike Duke (L) confers with and Coca-Cola CEO Muhtar Kent (R) during the Fifth Annual Meeting of the Cinton Global Initative (CGI) in New York September 22, 2009.
  2. NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 22: Mike Duke, President and CEO of Wal-Mart Stores (L), and Muhtar Kent, President and CEO of the Coca-Cola Company participate in the Fifth Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) on September 22, 2009 in New York City. The Fifth Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) brings together leaders in politics, business, science, academics and religion to discuss global issues such as climate change and peace in the Middle East.
  3. Maria Martinez checks her sales receipt after checking out at a Wal-Mart, Friday, Nov. 27, 2009 in Marietta, Ga.
  4. Anita Watts, right, checks out with Wal-Mart electronics department manager Joy Bronstorph, left, Friday, Nov. 27, 2009 in Marietta, Ga.
  5. Shoppers pick up wide screen television sets at a Walmart store in Oakland, California, in this November 28, 2008 file photo. California regulators on Wednesday gave final approval to the nation's first mandatory energy curbs on television sets, a growing but often-overlooked power drain that accounts for 10 percent of home electric bills in the state.
  6. The sign at a Wal-Mart store is pictured in Alexandria, Virginia November 12, 2009. Wal-Mart Stores Inc posted a higher-than-expected profit, but forecast earnings during the key holiday quarter that could miss Wall Street estimates as its customers face rising unemployment.
  7. Shoppers look through holiday gift wrapping paper at a Wal-Mart store in Alexandria, Virginia November 12, 2009. Wal-Mart Stores Inc posted a higher-than-expected profit, but forecast earnings during the key holiday quarter that could miss Wall Street estimates as its customers face rising unemployment.
  8. A shopper looks through clothing at a Wal-Mart store in Alexandria, Virginia November 12, 2009. Wal-Mart Stores Inc posted a higher-than-expected profit, but forecast earnings during the key holiday quarter that could miss Wall Street estimates as its customers face rising unemployment.
  9. Barbie Fashionistas, by Mattel, is one of sixteen toys selected for the Time to Play Holiday 2009 Most Wanted List, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, in New York. The suggested retail price is $11.99.
  10. A doll from Dora's Explorer Girls, by Mattel, is one of sixteen toys selected for the Time to Play Holiday 2009 Most Wanted List, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, in New York. The suggested retail price is $19.99.
  11. Rocky the Robot Truck, by Mattel, is one of sixteen toys selected for the Time to Play Holiday 2009 Most Wanted List, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, in New York. The suggested retail price is $59.99.
  12. Barbie Fashionistas, by Mattel, is one of sixteen toys selected for the Time to Play Holiday 2009 Most Wanted List, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, in New York. The suggested retail price is $11.99. The model is Amy Byrne, 9.
  13. COMMERCIAL IMAGE: In this photograph taken by AP Images for Mattel, A Barbie mannequin displays fashions in the window of an Intermix boutique Thursday, Sept 10, 2009 in New York. Barbie partnered with Intermix for a limited-time Shop-in-Shop, including styled out windows with "life-size" doll boxes and Barbie mannequins in celebration of Fashion Night Out.
  14. COMMERCIAL IMAGE: In this photograph taken by AP Images for Mattel, A Barbie mannequin displays fashions in the window of an Intermix boutique Thursday, Sept 10, 2009 in New York. Barbie partnered with Intermix for a limited-time Shop-in-Shop, including styled out windows with "life-size" doll boxes and Barbie mannequins in celebration of Fashion Night Out.
  15. COMMERCIAL IMAGE: In this photograph taken by AP Images for Mattel, Choreographer JaQuel Knight leads a group of dancers in a performance of "The Barbie" dance routine during the Teen Vogue Block Party Thursday, Sept 10, 2009 in New York. Knight, the talent behind Beyonce's "Single Ladies" dance, choreographed "The Barbie", a doll-inspired routine set to a re-recorded version of the 90's hit song "Barbie Girl".
  16. COMMERCIAL IMAGE: In this photograph taken by AP Images for Mattel, Fashion photographers Markus Klinko, right, and Indrani, second right, unveil a never-before-seen artistic fashion photo of Barbie during the Teen Vogue Block Party Thursday, Sept 10, 2009 in New York.

Recent Photos From The Wire

  1. Military police officers march near the scene where a Zimbabwe-registered cargo plane crashed outside Pudong International Airport Saturday Nov. 28, 2009 in Shanghai, China. The official Xinhua New Agency says the crash occurred at 7:40 a.m. Saturday (2340 GMT Friday).
  2. Military Police officers march as rescue workers and fire fighters near the scene of a Zimbabwe-registered cargo plane has crashed outside of Pudong Internationmal Airport Saturday Nov. 28, 2009 in Shanghai, China. The official Xinhua New Agency says the crash occurred at 7:40 a.m. Saturday (2340 GMT Friday).
  3. Houston Rockets coach Rick Adelman argues a foul call with the officials during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, in Houston. The Spurs defeated the Rockets 92-84.
  4. A fire engine leaves the scene of a Zimbabwe-registered cargo plane has crashed outside of Pudong Internationmal Airport Saturday Nov. 28, 2009 in Shanghai, China. The official Xinhua New Agency says the crash occurred at 7:40 a.m. Saturday (2340 GMT Friday).
  5. Houston Rockets' Kyle Lowry (7) reacts after being called for a foul during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, in Houston. The Spurs defeated the Rockets 92-84.
  6. A police officer, left, stands guard as rescue workers and fire fighters near the scene of a Zimbabwe-registered cargo plane has crashed outside of Pudong Internationmal Airport Saturday Nov. 28, 2009 in Shanghai, China. The official Xinhua New Agency says the crash occurred at 7:40 a.m. Saturday (2340 GMT Friday).
  7. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 28: Jockey Jarrod Fry riding Belscenica wins Race Four John Paraskevas Handicap at Mooney Valley Racecourseon November 28, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia.
  8. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 28: Punters study the form guide before the start of Race Four John Paraskevas Handicap at Mooney Valley Racecourseon November 28, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia.
  9. BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 28: Shane Watson (R) of Australia bowls during day three of the First Test match between Australia and the West Indies at The Gabba on November 28, 2009 in Brisbane, Australia.
  10. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 28: The field jump from the start gate in Race Four John Paraskevas Handicap at Mooney Valley Racecourseon November 28, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia.
  11. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 28: Jockey Jarrod Fry riding Belscenica wins Race Four John Paraskevas Handicap at Mooney Valley Racecourseon November 28, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia.
  12. BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 28: Peter Siddle of Australia fields in front of an empty eastern side of The Gabba during day three of the First Test match between Australia and the West Indies at The Gabba on November 28, 2009 in Brisbane, Australia.
  13. Edmonton Oilers' Ryan Potulny slips the puck through the legs of San Jose Sharks' goalie Evgeni Nabokov (R), while Douglas Murray (3) fails to check him, during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Edmonton November 27, 2009.
  14. San Jose Sharks' Jed Ortmeyer (L) tries to score on Edmonton Oilers' goalie Jeff Deslauriers during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Edmonton November 27, 2009.
  15. Indiana Pacers head coach Jim O'Brien yells to his team during their NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Indianapolis, Indiana November 27, 2009.
  16. Indiana Pacers forward Mike Dunleavy (17) scores while Dallas Mavericks forward James Singleton defends him during their NBA basketball game in Indianapolis November 27, 2009.