Mattel
Mattel began in 1945 as a garage workshop in Southern California. The first Mattel products we
Mattel began in 1945 as a garage workshop in Southern California. The first Mattel products were picture frames, but they soon developed a side business in doll furniture made from picture frame scraps. The doll furniture was such a success that Mattel quickly turned their focus to toys. Today the Mattel brand is globally known for toys, games and fun.