History of Carter Bryant in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 28, 2025

Carter Bryant is an American toy designer and artist recognized as the inventor of the Bratz fashion doll. Before creating Bratz, he worked at Mattel as a Barbie product designer. His most notable achievement is Bratz, which became a major competitor to Barbie and significantly impacted the fashion doll market. Bryant's work demonstrates innovation and creativity in toy design, contributing to the evolution of fashion dolls and children's entertainment.

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1964: Carter Bryant's Birth

In 1964, Carter Bryant was born in Missouri.

September 1995: Bryant Joins Mattel

In September 1995, Bryant was offered a position as a Barbie product designer for Mattel.

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1998: Bryant Leaves Mattel and Finds Inspiration for Bratz

In 1998, Bryant left his position with Mattel and later worked as a freelance designer. During this period, in 1998, Bryant found the initial inspiration for "Bratz" dolls.

1999: Bryant Returns to Mattel

In 1999, Bryant went back to work at Mattel as the lead designer of collectible Barbies.

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2000: Bryant Presents Bratz to MGA Entertainment and Resigns from Mattel

In 2000, Bryant presented his "Bratz doll" concept art to MGA Entertainment. Following this, MGA offered Bryant a consulting agreement, and he resigned from Mattel.

2001: Bratz Doll Line Release

In 2001, Bryant's Bratz doll line was released by MGA Entertainment. Bryant was also credited as a character writer on various Bratz projects including Bratz 4 Real, Bratz: Passion 4 Fashion - Diamondz, and Bratz the Video: Starrin' & Stylin'.

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2006: Mattel Sues MGA Entertainment

In 2006, Mattel sued MGA Entertainment for $500 million, alleging that Bryant developed the Bratz concept while working for Mattel, violating his exclusivity contract.

July 17, 2008: Federal Jury Rules Against MGA Entertainment

On July 17, 2008, a federal jury ruled that Bryant created the Bratz concept while working for Mattel, despite MGA's claims and Bryant's assertions.

2009: Court Orders MGA and Mattel to Resolve Dispute Out of Court

In 2009, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ordered MGA and Mattel to resolve their dispute out of court.

2013: Pinkie Cooper Dolls Released

In 2013, the Pinkie Cooper "Jet Set Pets" fashion dolls were released by the Bridge Direct, designed and developed by Bryant. These dolls integrated fashion play, travel, and pet collectibles, based on Bryant's sister's Cocker Spaniel.

2023: "You Don't Own Me" TV Series in Development

As of 2023, a television series titled "You Don't Own Me" is in development by CBS Studios, examining the parallel stories of Barbie inventor Ruth Handler and Bryant.

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