mattel inc raised its sales growth forecast for the year as the company continues to see strong demand for its toys action figures and games the maker of barbie dolls and hot wheels expects sales to increase by 15 year over year compared with its prior outlook of a 12 to 14 rise mattel projects adjusted earnings before interest taxes depreciation and amortization to be around 900 million to 925 million for the year compared with its previous guidance of 875 million to 900 million