California: Aug. 10, 2001

El Segundo-based Mattel Inc. will add luggage to the Barbie doll’s vast collection of clothing and lifestyle pieces this October as part of a recently struck partnership deal with New York-based Pyramid Accessories Inc., a fashion-accessories manufacturer and licensee; the line of pink-patterned train and weekend cases, rollerboards and garment bags will be retail-priced from $9.99 to $79.99 and will be sold at Toys “R” Us and other toy stores, department stores and discount retailers.