Mattel inc. is an American multinational toy manufacturing company founded in 1945 with its headquarters in Ei Sugundo California. They purchased HIT Entertainment from Apax Partners for $680 million in 24 October 2011.
It is the world’s second largest toy maker in terms revenue, after The LEGO Group. The products and brands they produce include Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, Monster High, Match Box, Mega Brands, Thomas & Friends, and more.