He successfully made a bid. Unfortunately for him, it wasn't meant to be honored. He is only three years old. Jack Neal, 3, went on his parents' computer and made a successful bid for the Barbie pink Nissan Figaro on eBay for US$17,000.

Toy manufacturer Mattel has announced on Wednesday the popular doll Barbie will have a pet dog. A spokesman for the company said the pet dog named Tanner, not only eats, but also does toy poos.

A Brazilian artist is now facing hot water after toymaker Mattel threatened to sue her for organizing a photo exhibit depicting Barbie as a lesbian. Mattel has given Karin Schwarz 24 hours to close down her exhibit at city of Curitaba, Brazil or face court action.

The largest private collection of Barbie dolls totaling 4,000 and covering the entire history of Barbie and her friends as far back as 1959 will be up for sale next month. The comprehensive collection belongs to a Dutch mother. Daniel Agnew, toy expert at auction house Christie's, tells Reuters, "This is a collection of virtually everything -- and most of it is in mint condition as it has never been taken out of its boxes, making it particularly highly prized. "