Mattel, Inc. was founded in 1945 by Harold "Matt" Matson and Elliot Handler. It
initially sold picture frames then dollhouse furniture. Mattel ranked #413 on the
Fortune 500 in 2008.The products and brands it produces include Fisher-Price, 
Barbie dolls, Hot Wheels and Matchbox toys.The company is headquartered in
El Segundo, California.