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45.39 (1y: +46%)
Market Cap 15.94 B P/E(ttm) 19.80
Enterprise Value 16.51 B P/B 5.10
MAT- NAS (USA)
Mattel, Inc.
  • Currently 2.5/5
Business Predictability Rank: 2.5-Star
Back Testing Results:
Average gain of all 2.5-Star stocks: 7.3% per year.
% of Stocks that are in still loss if held for 10yrs: 18%.
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GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company’s financial situation is. It is based on these factors

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest coverage (current year).
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better
3. Altman Z-score.

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

Financial Strength : 8/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Cash to Debt 0.885
MAT's Cash to Debt is ranked lower than
64% of the 343 Companies
in the Global Leisure industry.

( Industry Median: 1.78 vs. MAT: 0.885 )
MAT' s 10-Year Cash to Debt Range
Min: 0.16   Max: 1.87
Current: 0.89
0.16
1.87
Equity to Asset 0.304
MAT's Equity to Asset is ranked lower than
79% of the 343 Companies
in the Global Leisure industry.

( Industry Median: 0.46 vs. MAT: 0.304 )
MAT' s 10-Year Equity to Asset Range
Min: 0.06   Max: 0.36
Current: 0.3
0.06
0.36
Interest Coverage 12.5
MAT's Interest Coverage is ranked lower than
60% of the 343 Companies
in the Global Leisure industry.

( Industry Median: 33.40 vs. MAT: 12.5 )
MAT' s 10-Year Interest Coverage Range
Min: 3   Max: 19
Current: 12.5
3
19
F-Score: 6
Z-Score: 5.81
M-Score: -2.77
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company’s business will stay that way. It is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin
2. Trend of the Operating Margin (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
••3. Consistency of the profitability
4. Piotroski F-Score
5. Predictability Rank•

The maximum rank is 10. A rank of 7 or higher means a higher profitability and may stay that way. A rank of 3 or lower indicates that the company has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength Rank. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability & Growth : 6/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Operating margin (%) 15.90
MAT's Operating margin (%) is ranked higher than
66% of the 343 Companies
in the Global Leisure industry.

( Industry Median: 8.60 vs. MAT: 15.90 )
MAT' s 10-Year Operating margin (%) Range
Min: 6.8   Max: 16.6
Current: 15.9
6.8
16.6
Net-margin (%) 12.1
MAT's Net-margin (%) is ranked higher than
70% of the 343 Companies
in the Global Leisure industry.

( Industry Median: 4.30 vs. MAT: 12.1 )
MAT' s 10-Year Net-margin (%) Range
Min: -9.2   Max: 12.3
Current: 12.1
-9.2
12.3
ROE (%) 25.3
MAT's ROE (%) is ranked higher than
78% of the 343 Companies
in the Global Leisure industry.

( Industry Median: 5.20 vs. MAT: 25.3 )
MAT' s 10-Year ROE (%) Range
Min: -30.7   Max: 29.4
Current: 25.3
-30.7
29.4
ROA (%) 11.9
MAT's ROA (%) is ranked higher than
77% of the 343 Companies
in the Global Leisure industry.

( Industry Median: 3.20 vs. MAT: 11.9 )
MAT' s 10-Year ROA (%) Range
Min: -10   Max: 13.6
Current: 11.9
-10
13.6
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) 67.70
MAT's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) is ranked higher than
76% of the 343 Companies
in the Global Leisure industry.

( Industry Median: 12.00 vs. MAT: 67.70 )
MAT' s 10-Year ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) Range
Min: 25.7   Max: 261.7
Current: 67.7
25.7
261.7
Revenue Growth (%) 5.4
MAT's Revenue Growth (%) is ranked higher than
83% of the 343 Companies
in the Global Leisure industry.

( Industry Median: -0.45 vs. MAT: 5.4 )
MAT' s 10-Year Revenue Growth (%) Range
Min: -4.5   Max: 6.8
Current: 5.4
-4.5
6.8
EBITDA Growth (%) 8.5
MAT's EBITDA Growth (%) is ranked higher than
92% of the 343 Companies
in the Global Leisure industry.

( Industry Median: -0.60 vs. MAT: 8.5 )
MAT' s 10-Year EBITDA Growth (%) Range
Min: -0.9   Max: 15
Current: 8.5
-0.9
15
EPS Growth (%) 11.2
MAT's EPS Growth (%) is ranked higher than
91% of the 343 Companies
in the Global Leisure industry.

( Industry Median: 4.10 vs. MAT: 11.2 )
MAT' s 10-Year EPS Growth (%) Range
Min: -1.3   Max: 20
Current: 11.2
-1.3
20
» MAT's 10-Y Financials

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Revenue & Net Income
Cash & Debt
Oprt. Cash Flow & Free Cash Flow

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Guru Trades
Q2 2012

MAT Guru Trades in Q2 2012

Jim Simons 104,300 sh (New)
Jeremy Grantham 25,500 sh (+162.89%)
Chuck Royce 87,325 sh (+53.39%)
Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc 35,868 sh (+36.58%)
Scott Black 263,497 sh (+13.22%)
John Hussman 1,000,000 sh (unchged)
Tom Russo 22,625 sh (unchged)
Brian Rogers 6,705,800 sh (unchged)
David Dreman 188,660 sh (-5.74%)
PRIMECAP Management 9,234,505 sh (-9.08%)
Meridian Funds 1,572,135 sh (-22%)
Steven Cohen 7,836 sh (-64.5%)
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Q3 2012

MAT Guru Trades in Q3 2012

Tom Gayner 75,000 sh (New)
Paul Tudor Jones 8,300 sh (New)
Ken Fisher 152,495 sh (New)
Jim Simons 381,300 sh (+265.58%)
John Hussman 1,501,700 sh (+50.17%)
Chuck Royce 96,315 sh (+10.29%)
Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc 36,131 sh (+0.73%)
Meridian Funds 1,581,005 sh (+0.56%)
Tom Russo 22,625 sh (unchged)
Brian Rogers 6,705,800 sh (unchged)
David Dreman Sold Out
Steven Cohen Sold Out
Jeremy Grantham Sold Out
Scott Black 261,999 sh (-0.57%)
PRIMECAP Management 9,063,305 sh (-1.85%)
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Q4 2012

MAT Guru Trades in Q4 2012

Jim Simons 752,800 sh (+97.43%)
Tom Gayner 101,000 sh (+34.67%)
Ken Fisher 166,142 sh (+8.95%)
Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc 36,512 sh (+1.05%)
Scott Black 262,177 sh (+0.07%)
Brian Rogers 6,705,800 sh (unchged)
Paul Tudor Jones Sold Out
PRIMECAP Management 9,035,305 sh (-0.31%)
Meridian Funds 1,556,005 sh (-1.58%)
Chuck Royce 87,000 sh (-9.67%)
Tom Russo 16,625 sh (-26.52%)
John Hussman 1,100,000 sh (-26.75%)
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Q1 2013

MAT Guru Trades in Q1 2013

Steven Cohen 31,173 sh (New)
Joel Greenblatt 33,330 sh (New)
Jim Simons 1,764,400 sh (+134.38%)
Tom Gayner 140,000 sh (+38.61%)
Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc 38,126 sh (+4.42%)
Ken Fisher 173,262 sh (+4.29%)
Meridian Funds 1,556,005 sh (unchged)
Chuck Royce Sold Out
Brian Rogers 6,605,800 sh (-1.49%)
Scott Black 256,806 sh (-2.05%)
PRIMECAP Management 8,500,705 sh (-5.92%)
Tom Russo 11,625 sh (-30.08%)
John Hussman 330,000 sh (-70%)
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Insider Trades

Latest Guru Trades with MAT

GuruDate Trades Impact to Portfolio Price Range * (?) Current Price Change from Average Current Shares
John Hussman 2013-03-31 Reduce -70%0.77%$35.7 - $43.77 $ 45.8716%330000
Joel Greenblatt 2013-03-31 New Buy0.07%$35.7 - $43.77 $ 45.8716%33330
Tom Gayner 2013-03-31 Add 38.61%0.06%$35.7 - $43.77 $ 45.8716%140000
John Hussman 2012-12-31 Reduce -26.75%0.35%$35.11 - $37.79 $ 45.8726%1100000
Tom Gayner 2012-12-31 Add 34.67%0.04%$35.11 - $37.79 $ 45.8726%101000
John Hussman 2012-09-30 Add 50.17%0.43%$31.05 - $36.16 $ 45.8732%1501700
David Dreman 2012-09-30 Sold Out 0.14%$31.05 - $36.16 $ 45.8732%0
Tom Gayner 2012-09-30 New Buy0.11%$31.05 - $36.16 $ 45.8732%75000
Meridian Funds 2012-06-30 Reduce -22%0.44%$30.44 - $34.35 $ 45.8742%1572135
Scott Black 2012-06-30 Add 13.22%0.15%$30.44 - $34.35 $ 45.8742%263497
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Top Ranked Articles about Mattel, Inc.

Weekly CFO Sells Highlight: MAT, CAG, ZNGA, JCI, FCFS
February 18, 2013
According to GuruFocus Insider Data, the largest CFO sells during the past week were: Mattel Inc., ConAgra Foods Inc., Zynga Inc., Johnson Controls Inc. and First Cash Financial Services Inc.


Mattel Inc. (MAT): CFO Kevin M. Farr Sold 257,500 Shares

CFO Kevin M. Farr sold 257,500 shares of MAT stock on 02/14/2013 at the average price of $41.05. Kevin M. Farr owns at least 132,851 shares after this. The price of the stock has decreased by 0.34% since.

Mattel Inc. was incorporated in California in 1948 and reincorporated in Delaware in 1968. Mattel Inc. has a market cap of $14.02 billion; its shares were traded at around $40.91 with a P/E ratio of 16.7 and P/S ratio of 2.2. The dividend yield of Mattel Inc. stocks is 3.04%. Mattel Inc. had an annual average earnings growth of 4.4% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Mattel Inc. the business predictability rank of 2.5-star.

Mattel Inc. recently released its fourth quarter 2012 results. In this quarter, Mattel saw net sales up 5% from prior year quarter, with net income down to $373.5 million from $497.5 million last year. Adjusted EPS was $1.12 compared to $1.07 in the fourth quarter of 2011. Also in this quarter, Mattel Inc. repurchased 1.4 million shares of its stock for $51 million.

Executive Vice President and Chief HR Officer Alan Kaye and Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer and Secretary Robert Normile both sold shares of MAT stock on 02/14/2013 at the average price of $41.15. Multiple insiders also sold shares of MAT stock during the past week.


ConAgra Foods Inc. (CAG): Executive Vice President and CFO John Gehring Sold 140,000 Shares

Executive Vice President and CFO John Gehring sold 140,000 shares of CAG stock on 02/07/2013 at the average price of $33.19. John Gehring owns at least 141,705 shares after this. The price of the stock has increased by 1.66% since.

ConAgra Foods Inc. was initially incorporated as a Nebraska corporation in 1919 and was reincorporated as a Delaware corporation in December 1975. ConAgra Foods Inc. has a market cap of $13.66 billion; its shares were traded at around $33.74 with a P/E ratio of 21.3 and P/S ratio of 1.0. The dividend yield of ConAgra Foods Inc. stocks is 2.91%. ConAgra Foods Inc. had an annual average earnings growth of 1.2% over the past 5 years.

ConAgra Foods Inc. has released its second quarter 2013 results ended Nov. 25, 2012. Diluted EPS from continuing operations was $0.51 for this quarter, up 19% from prior year quarter.

Zynga Inc. (ZNGA): CFO Mark Vranesh Sold 125,000 Shares

CFO Mark Vranesh sold 125,000 shares of ZNGA stock on 02/08/2013 at the average price of $3.15. Mark Vranesh owns at least 1,051,892 shares after this. The price of the stock has increased by 1.27% since.

Zynga Inc. originally organized in April 2007 as a California limited liability company under the name Presidio Media LLC, and it converted to a Delaware corporation in October 2007. Zynga Inc. has a market cap of $2.51 billion; its shares were traded at around $3.19 with a P/E ratio of 160 and P/S ratio of 1.59.

Zynga Inc. reported fourth quarter 2012 earnings of $6.9 million ($0.01 per share).

Executive Vice President and CTO Cadir B. Lee, Director Jeffrey Katzenberg and multiple other insiders all sold shares of ZNGA stock over the past week.

Johnson Controls Inc. (JCI): Executive Vice President and CFO R. Bruce McDonald Sold 72,000 Shares

Executive Vice President and CFO R. Bruce McDonald sold 72,000 shares of JCI stock on 02/15/2013 at the average price of $32.08. R. Bruce McDonald owns at least 129,682 shares after this. The price of the stock has decreased by 0.12% since.

Johnson Controls Inc. was originally incorporated in the state of Wisconsin in 1885 as Johnson Electric Service Company to manufacture, install and service automatic temperature regulation systems for buildings. Johnson Controls Inc. has a market cap of $21.99 billion; its shares were traded at around $32.04 with a P/E ratio of 19.12 and P/S ratio of 0.5. The dividend yield of Johnson Controls Inc. stocks is 2.27%. Johnson Controls Inc. had an annual average earnings growth of 8.3% over the past five5 years.

Johnson Controls Inc. has reported its first quarter 2013 results. Net sales were $10.4 billion, unchanged from prior year quarter. Net income was $354 million ($0.52 per diluted share), compared with income of $424 million ($0.64 per share) last year.

First Cash Financial Services Inc. (FCFS): Executive Vice President and CFO R. Douglas Orr Sold 51,050 Shares

Executive Vice President and CFO R. Douglas Orr sold 51,050 shares of FCFS stock on 02/07/2013 at the average price of $53.92. R. Douglas Orr owns at least 46,500 shares after this. The price of the stock has increased by 1.67% since.

First Cash Financial Services Inc. was formed as a Texas corporation in July 1988 and in April 1991, the Company reincorporated as a Delaware corporation. First Cash Financial Services Inc. has a market cap of $1.57 billion; its shares were traded at around $54.82 with a P/E ratio of 21.8 and P/S ratio of 2.9. First Cash Financial Services, Inc. had an annual average earnings growth of 18.9% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated First Cash Financial Services Inc. the business predictability rank of 5-star.

First Cash Financial Services Inc. reported fourth quarter 2012 diluted EPS of $0.93, an increase of 35% from the same quarter of last year. Net income increased 15% to $81.1 million, compared to $70.5 million prior year quarter, and consolidated revenue increased 21% from prior year quarter.

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Ratios

vs
industry		 vs
history
P/E(ttm) 19.80
MAT's P/E(ttm) is ranked higher than
79% of the 343 Companies
in the Global Leisure industry.

( Industry Median: 22.88 vs. MAT: 19.80 )
MAT' s 10-Year P/E(ttm) Range
Min: 8.27   Max: 125.71
Current: 19.8
8.27
125.71
P/B 5.10
MAT's P/B is ranked lower than
83% of the 343 Companies
in the Global Leisure industry.

( Industry Median: 1.58 vs. MAT: 5.10 )
MAT' s 10-Year P/B Range
Min: 1.76   Max: 6.3
Current: 5.1
1.76
6.3
P/S 2.40
MAT's P/S is ranked lower than
65% of the 343 Companies
in the Global Leisure industry.

( Industry Median: 1.18 vs. MAT: 2.40 )
MAT' s 10-Year P/S Range
Min: 0.68   Max: 2.51
Current: 2.4
0.68
2.51
PFCF 19.80
MAT's PFCF is ranked lower than
51% of the 343 Companies
in the Global Leisure industry.

( Industry Median: 17.69 vs. MAT: 19.80 )
MAT' s 10-Year PFCF Range
Min: 7.31   Max: 50.46
Current: 19.8
7.31
50.46
EV-to-EBIT 15.4
MAT's EV-to-EBIT is ranked higher than
83% of the 343 Companies
in the Global Leisure industry.

( Industry Median: 17.60 vs. MAT: 15.4 )
MAT' s 10-Year EV-to-EBIT Range
Min: 7.8   Max: 39.7
Current: 15.4
7.8
39.7
PEG 1.3
MAT's PEG is ranked higher than
97% of the 343 Companies
in the Global Leisure industry.

( Industry Median: 2.46 vs. MAT: 1.3 )
MAT' s 10-Year PEG Range
Min: 1.04   Max: 151.7
Current: 1.3
1.04
151.7
Shiller P/E 24.6
MAT's Shiller P/E is ranked higher than
87% of the 343 Companies
in the Global Leisure industry.

( Industry Median: 16.66 vs. MAT: 24.6 )
MAT' s 10-Year Shiller P/E Range
Min: 8.07   Max: 57.15
Current: 24.6
8.07
57.15

Dividend & Buy Back

vs
industry		 vs
history
Dividend Yield 3.00
MAT's Dividend Yield is ranked higher than
90% of the 343 Companies
in the Global Leisure industry.

( Industry Median: 1.78 vs. MAT: 3.00 )
MAT' s 10-Year Dividend Yield Range
Min: 0.22   Max: 6.93
Current: 3
0.22
6.93
Dividend Payout 0.7
MAT's Dividend Payout is ranked higher than
72% of the 343 Companies
in the Global Leisure industry.

( Industry Median: 0.57 vs. MAT: 0.7 )
MAT' s 10-Year Dividend Payout Range
Min: 0.07   Max: 0.73
Current: 0.7
0.07
0.73
Dividend growth (3y) 13.4
MAT's Dividend growth (3y) is ranked higher than
97% of the 343 Companies
in the Global Leisure industry.

( Industry Median: -12.00 vs. MAT: 13.4 )
MAT' s 10-Year Dividend growth (3y) Range
Min: 2.1   Max: 73.2
Current: 13.4
2.1
73.2
Yield on cost (5-Year) 5.32
MAT's Yield on cost (5-Year) is ranked higher than
93% of the 343 Companies
in the Global Leisure industry.

( Industry Median: 1.73 vs. MAT: 5.32 )
MAT' s 10-Year Yield on cost (5-Year) Range
Min: 0.4   Max: 12.71
Current: 5.32
0.4
12.71
Share Buyback Rate 1.1
MAT's Share Buyback Rate is ranked higher than
91% of the 343 Companies
in the Global Leisure industry.

( Industry Median: -0.40 vs. MAT: 1.1 )
MAT' s 10-Year Share Buyback Rate Range
Min: 3.3   Max: -1.6
Current: 1.1

Valuation & Return

vs
industry		 vs
history
Price/Net Current Asset Value 13.8
MAT's Price/Net Current Asset Value is ranked higher than
76% of the 343 Companies
in the Global Leisure industry.

( Industry Median: 17.10 vs. MAT: 13.8 )
MAT' s 10-Year Price/Net Current Asset Value Range
Min: 6.5   Max: 15.8
Current: 13.8
6.5
15.8
Price/Tangible Book 8
MAT's Price/Tangible Book is ranked higher than
98% of the 343 Companies
in the Global Leisure industry.

( Industry Median: 2.00 vs. MAT: 8 )
MAT' s 10-Year Price/Tangible Book Range
Min: 4.2   Max: 23.3
Current: 8
4.2
23.3
Price/DCF (Projected) 1.9
MAT's Price/DCF (Projected) is ranked higher than
91% of the 343 Companies
in the Global Leisure industry.

( Industry Median: 1.10 vs. MAT: 1.9 )
MAT' s 10-Year Price/DCF (Projected) Range
Min: 0.8   Max: 1.8
Current: 1.9
0.8
1.8
Price/Median PS Value 1.6
MAT's Price/Median PS Value is ranked higher than
89% of the 343 Companies
in the Global Leisure industry.

( Industry Median: 0.90 vs. MAT: 1.6 )
MAT' s 10-Year Price/Median PS Value Range
Min: 0.6   Max: 1.3
Current: 1.6
0.6
1.3
Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value 1.4
MAT's Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value is ranked lower than
75% of the 343 Companies
in the Global Leisure industry.

( Industry Median: 1.45 vs. MAT: 1.4 )
MAT' s 10-Year Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value Range
Min: 1.1   Max: 1.7
Current: 1.4
1.1
1.7
Price/Graham Number 2.7
MAT's Price/Graham Number is ranked higher than
97% of the 343 Companies
in the Global Leisure industry.

( Industry Median: 1.40 vs. MAT: 2.7 )
MAT' s 10-Year Price/Graham Number Range
Min: 1.6   Max: 6.1
Current: 2.7
1.6
6.1
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) 6.50
MAT's Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) is ranked higher than
90% of the 343 Companies
in the Global Leisure industry.

( Industry Median: 5.60 vs. MAT: 6.50 )
MAT' s 10-Year Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) Range
Min: 2.5   Max: 12.8
Current: 6.5
2.5
12.8
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) 18.07
MAT's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) is ranked higher than
83% of the 343 Companies
in the Global Leisure industry.

( Industry Median: 3.26 vs. MAT: 18.07 )
MAT' s 10-Year Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) Range
Min: -8.1   Max: 19.3
Current: 18.07
-8.1
19.3

Business Description

Mattel, Inc. was incorporated in California in 1948 and reincorporated in Delaware in 1968. The Company's designs, manufactures and markets a number of toy products worldwide through sales to its customers and directly to consumers. Mattel's vision is to provide 'the world's premier toy brands- today and tomorrow.' Management has set six key company strategies: improve execution of the existing toy business; globalize the brands; extend the brands into new areas; catch new trends, create new brands and enter new categories; develop people and improve productivity, simplify processes and maintain customer service levels. Mattel's portfolio of brands and products are grouped in the following categories: Mattel Girls & Boys Brands- including Barbie fashion dolls and accessories, Polly Pocket, Little Mommy, Disney Classics and High School Musical, Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Speed Racer and Tyco R/C vehicles and play sets and CARS, Radica, Speed Racer, Batman and Kung Fu Panda products and games and puzzles. Fisher-Price Brands -including Fisher-Price, Little People, BabyGear and View-Master, Sesame Street, Dora the Explorer, Winnie the Pooh, Go-Diego-Go! and See 'N Say and Power Wheels . American Girl Brands—including Just Like You, the historical collection and Bitty Baby. American Girl Brands products are sold directly to consumers via its catalogue, website and proprietary retail stores. The Domestic segment develops toys that it markets and sells through the Mattel Girls & Boys Brands US, Fisher-Price Brands US and American Girl Brands segments. In the Mattel Girls & Boys Brands US segment, Barbie includes brands such as Barbie fashion dolls and accessories and Polly Pocket, Little Mommy, Disney Classics and High School Musical are included within Other Girls Brands. Wheels are comprised of Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Speed Racer and Tyco R/C vehicles and play sets. Entertainment includes CARS, Radica, Speed Racer, Batman and Kung Fu Panda products, as well as games and puzzles. The Fisher-Price Brands US segment includes Fisher-Price, Little People, BabyGear , View-Master, Sesame Street, Dora the Explorer, Go-Diego-Go!, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Winnie the Pooh, My Friends Tigger & Pooh, Handy Manny, See 'N Say, Ni Hao, Kai-lan! and Power Wheels. New product introductions for 2009 are expected to include the Trio Building Set line, Laugh & Learn Farm, My Toon TV, Splatster, Imaginext Dragon line, Precious Planet line, Elmo Live Encore, Super Special Friend Kai-lan, Manny's Repair Shop, Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom and Mickey's Magic Choo Choo. The American Girl Brands segment is a direct marketer, children's publisher and retailer best known for its flagship line of historical dolls, books and accessories, as well as the Just Like You and Bitty Baby brands. American Girl Brands also publishes best-selling Advice & Activity books and the award-winning American Girl magazine.In January 2012, American Girl introduced McKenna, the newest Gir
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