Kids
Mattel encourages ‘on-the-go play’ with mini Barbie dolls & playsets
MUMBAI: Doll manufacturer Mattel Toys has launched its new line of Mini Princesses range titled ‘The Barbie Mini Kingdom Dolls and Playsets’.
Resizing the aspirational girl’s toy to a size that can be carried any and every where, the entire range is mini-sized, to suit on-the-go play and are adjustable so that girls can connect them all and create their own kingdom.
Mattel India managing director Sanjay Luthra said “Every little princess has a dream and we at Mattel strive to make them come true. The Barbie Mini Kingdom range is innovation at its best- where one can create an entire Barbie village in a small size. With this range of dolls and playsets, the girl truly has the world on her fingertips.”
The range draws inspiration the series of Barbie movies including Princess Annika from “Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus”, Princess Anneliese & Erika from “Barbie as Princess and Pauper” and “Barbie as Rapunzel”.
To enhance the ‘play factor’ a feature called ‘Quick Snap Fashions’ has been added to the range, so along with the dolls, additional fashionable clothes and a new moulded look, which can be snapped on to the doll within minutes has been included. These will have over 20 different mix-n-match combinations.
These dolls have been priced at Rs. 499.
The range from the Barbie Mini Princesses stable also consists of three themed playsets for Complete Princesses’ play enabling girls to create their own Barbie Mini Village!
The Princess Boutique – is a playset with a dressing room accompanied with accessories. It’s where she chooses her gown for the day and girls can try out different looks for each of the Barbie mini Princesses.
The Royal Pet Shop playset – is where Barbie hangs-out and meets her friends and takes care of her pets. She has a fish, a puppy and a kitty.
The Playset – is where Barbie cooks up desserts in her oven and lays them out for her best friends.
These playsets are priced at Rs. 899.
Kids
Mukta Arts and Green Gold ink MOU to animate iconic film IPs
Kalicharan, Karz, Hero, Karma, Ram Lakhan to spawn animated shows plus features.
MUMBAI: When classic hindi movie meets animation, the result is a fresh reel of nostalgia with a cartoon twist. Mukta Arts Ltd. and Green Gold Animation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on animated shows and feature films drawn from Mukta Arts’ four-decade treasure trove of iconic IPs. The partnership taps Mukta’s SGM Animation Studio launched in 2025 as its dedicated animation and games arm and Green Gold’s proven track record in building scalable, homegrown franchises. Creative teams from both sides have already kicked off discussions, with the first project currently in development.
The slate will draw inspiration from landmark Mukta films including Kalicharan, Karz, Hero, Karma, Ram Lakhan, Khalnayak, Saudagar and Iqbal, plus character-led spin-offs from those universes. The aim is to reimagine these stories for today’s young, global audiences while preserving their emotional core.
Green Gold Animation (home of Chhota Bheem) founder and CEO Rajiv Chilaka said, “This partnership with SGM Studios allows us to apply our experience in building long-lasting animation IPs to a truly iconic film catalogue. Together, we aim to create animated worlds that are rooted in these legendary stories, yet designed to connect with today’s young, global audiences.”
Mukta Arts Ltd. filmmaker and founder Subhash Ghai added, “Mukta Arts has always believed in creating stories with lasting emotional value. Through animation, we are extending our IP into a new medium for the next generation.”
In an industry where timeless tales never go out of fashion, this collaboration promises to bring beloved characters back to life with a modern, animated glow proving that some stories are too good to stay in live-action. Stay tuned for the first animated frame to drop.
