Mattel Electronics Co.

Mattel Electronics Co. is a historic American game and electronics manufacturer noted for its contributions to early home video gaming and a rare entry into solid-state pinball; the company produced the Las Vegas pinball machine in 1977, a casino-themed, home-use solid-state title now considered a collectible vintage pinball machine by enthusiasts and restorers. Building on its gaming pedigree, Mattel Electronics launched the Intellivision home video game console in 1979, praised for superior graphics, sound and controller design that helped define early console gaming and secured the brand’s place in retro gaming history. After industry shifts, Mattel’s video game assets were divested and continued under INTV Corporation in the mid-1980s, and today Mattel Electronics’ legacy endures through Intellivision collectors, retro gaming communities, and preserved machines like Las Vegas that remain sought-after by collectors, museums and vintage arcade restorers.