Thread regarding Mattel Inc. layoffs

Hasbro is making N95 masks with one of their suppliers in Massachusetts to donate to first responders. Mattel makes some cheap fabric masks with leftover sc-ap material. Mattel’s motive is not authentic, instead they’re thinking of the sweatshirts they can make tooting their own horn and posting on social media. Mattel’s motivation is always so misguided and people can see right through it. This is how they approach everything and they wonder why they are losing. Try being authentic, think about what kids would like to play with, put the kids first. Stop thinking about PR first with your gender neutral dolls and fake movie announcements. Make toys that kids want to play with.

If I wasn't already questioning whether this was the right place for me anymore, this experience has clinched it. Distance from whining, climbing, entitled co-workers and arrogant, manipulative and worthless leadership has allowed me to take a breath. Mattel makes c-ap. The culture is toxic. The leadership has no meaningful or authentic point of view. And the people are ruined by it. The world has been changing in a way that this company is completely unprepared to deal with. Even more so now.

Guarantee more was spent on those sweatshirts and boosting their posts on social media than was spent on mask supplies.

MGA completely outdid Mattel. Converted the Little Tikes factory to start making ventilator parts for free.

Mattel had their employees sew some masks, and then bought them sweatshirts that said they made toys "& Masks!" so they could take pictures and post them on social media.

WOW, I'm gonna go get some KFC tonite. Haven't had it in years but I support them. I wonder if I can pay with my Mattel stock... or some c-ap from the company store.

Sad comparison, but that's more than I'd expect from current Mattel management. Would love to see MGA or Hasbro outdo Mattel, get their CEOs to throw down some money and challenge Mattel to match or beat it. Unlikely though.