Mattel Toys

Bring home Toy Story 5 adventure with this large-scale Woody Figure. Designed for easy handling, everyone’s favourite sheriff is ready for big storytelling moments, action poses and imaginative play. With movie-inspired details and 14 movable joints, kids can recreate favourite scenes or make up brand-new Toy Story adventures. Key Features: Disney and Pixar Toy Story 5 Woody figure Large-scale design...

Bring home Toy Story 5 fun with this large-scale Jessie Figure. Designed for easy handling, this adventurous cowgirl is ready for big storytelling moments, action poses and imaginative play. With movie-inspired details and 12 movable joints, kids can recreate favourite scenes or dream up brand-new Toy Story adventures. Key Features: Disney and Pixar Toy Story 5 Jessie figure Large-scale design...

Bring home the adventure of Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 with Hi-Tech Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear. This large-scale action figure is easy for little hands to hold and ready for exciting space missions, movie moments and imaginative play. With detailed Toy Story 5 styling and 12 movable joints, Buzz can strike action poses, recreate favourite scenes or join the...

The WWE Championship Titles let every kid in the WWE Universe become a champion! Play out favourite matches, then put on the championship and role-play the victories of WWE Superstars. The authentic-style title has a one-time adjustable belt (91cm long) that can strap around the waist of children aged 6 years or older. Kids can be a champ with WWE...

Drive into the action with Hot Wheels Monster Trucks 5-Alarm RC a remote-control Monster Truck that brings the smashing and crashing home. This full-function remote-control vehicle has Terrain Action Tires to enhance performance on various landscapes and has a range of 100 feet. It has all-wheel-drive tank steering and can reach speeds of 5 mph on the ground. Prop it...

Make your Collection Elite! The WWE Elite Collection action figures celebrate WWE Superstars from their biggest moments! Play out WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series moments from iconic WWE Superstars. Colours and decorations may vary. Features: 6-inch scale figure WWE Elite Figures can recreate moments from Premium Live Events Highly detailed TrueFX technology for life-like faces Create signature poses...

Make your Collection Elite! The WWE: Elite Collection – Penta action figures celebrate WWE Superstars from their biggest moments! Play out WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series moments from iconic WWE Superstars. Colours and decorations may vary. Features: 6-inch scale figure WWE Elite Figures can recreate moments from Premium Live Events Highly detailed TrueFX technology for life-like faces Create...

Make your Collection Elite!  The WWE: Elite Collection - Jimmy Uso action figures celebrate WWE Superstars from their biggest moments! Play out WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series moments from iconic WWE Superstars. Colours and decorations may vary. Features: 6-inch scale figure WWE Elite Figures can recreate moments from Premium Live Events Highly detailed TrueFX technology for life-like faces...

Make your Collection Elite! The WWE Elite Collection action figures celebrate WWE Superstars from their biggest moments! Play out WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series moments from iconic WWE Superstars. Colours and decorations may vary. Features: 6-inch scale figure WWE Elite Figures can recreate moments from Premium Live Events Highly detailed TrueFX technology for life-like faces Create signature poses...

Make your Collection Elite! The WWE Elite Collection action figures celebrate WWE Superstars from their biggest moments! Play out WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series moments from iconic WWE Superstars. Colours and decorations may vary. Features: 6-inch scale figure WWE Elite Figures can recreate moments from Premium Live Events Highly detailed TrueFX technology for life-like faces Create signature poses...

Make your Collection Elite! The WWE: Elite Collection - El Grande Americano action figures celebrate WWE Superstars from their biggest moments! Play out WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series moments from iconic WWE Superstars. Colours and decorations may vary. Features: 6-inch scale figure WWE Elite Figures can recreate moments from Premium Live Events Highly detailed TrueFX technology for life-like...

Step back in time to the WWE line that started it all - LJN WWE Superstars figures have returned! The action figures mirror the original toys as closely as possible, including their 8-inch size, rubber feel and unique design.  Each figure also comes with their own poster designed in the LJN pack-in poster art style for added collectability. Features: The...

Step back in time to the WWE line that started it all - LJN WWE Superstars figures have returned! The action figures mirror the original toys as closely as possible, including their 8-inch size, rubber feel and unique design.  Each figure also comes with their own poster designed in the LJN pack-in poster art style for added collectability. Features: The...

Step back in time to the WWE line that started it all - LJN WWE Superstars figures have returned! The action figures mirror the original toys as closely as possible, including their 8-inch size, rubber feel and unique design.  Each figure also comes with their own poster designed in the LJN pack-in poster art style for added collectability. Features: The...

Toddlers can build big races and zoom into playtime when they place their Block Buddies figure inside the vehicle. They can stack the blocks on the vehicle's removable roof and head out to the racecourse. When playtime is over, blocks can be stored inside the vehicle for easy cleanup. The perfect fit for little hands, these blocks help to develop...

Toddlers can build big races and zoom into playtime when they place their Block Buddies figure inside the vehicle. They can stack the blocks on the vehicle's removable roof and head out to the racecourse. When playtime is over, blocks can be stored inside the vehicle for easy cleanup. The perfect fit for little hands, these blocks help to develop...

Race into fun with the Hot Wheels RacerVerse Barbie Track Set. Join Barbie ‘Malibu’ and Barbie ‘Brooklyn’ as they speed through five levels of exciting adventures. Take the elevator to the car spa, customise your ride in the tune-up shop and get race-ready before heading down the signature pink track. Watch as the fastest racer wins and is greeted by...

Preschool-aged conductors can lead their own Sodor-themed adventures with a favorite Thomas & Friends motorized engine from Fisher-Price! Flip the switch on top of the battery-powered toy train to send it and its cargo car or tender into motion. Plastic connectors allow kids to attach engines and tenders to other Thomas & Friends trains, vehicles, cargo cars and tenders, and...

Preschool-aged conductors can lead their own Sodor-themed adventures with a favorite Thomas & Friends motorized engine from Fisher-Price! Flip the switch on top of the battery-powered toy train to send it and its cargo car or tender into motion. Plastic connectors allow kids to attach engines and tenders to other Thomas & Friends trains, vehicles, cargo cars and tenders, and...

Preschool-aged conductors can lead their own Sodor-themed adventures with a favorite Thomas & Friends motorized engine from Fisher-Price! Flip the switch on top of the battery-powered toy train to send it and its cargo car or tender into motion. Plastic connectors allow kids to attach engines and tenders to other Thomas & Friends trains, vehicles, cargo cars and tenders, and...

Round up the fun with the Roundup Fun Woody 12 inch figure! This lovable sheriff brings Toy Story adventures to life with over 30 iconic phrases, just pull the tab and let Woody do the talking. Designed with a soft rag doll body and detailed outfit, he looks just like the movie favourite. Perfect for playtime, storytelling, and taking along...

Ride into adventure with Jessie and Bullseye in this Toy Story 5 2-pack. This dynamic duo features authentic details and poseable joints, perfect for recreating favourite movie moments or imagining new stories. Jessie comes with her removable hat and signature look, while Bullseye is ready to gallop into action with multiple points of movement. Designed in 7-inch scale, they’re the...

Preschool-aged conductors can lead their own Sodor-themed adventures with a favorite Thomas & Friends motorized engine from Fisher-Price! Flip the switch on top of the battery-powered toy train to send it and its cargo car or tender into motion. Plastic connectors allow kids to attach engines and tenders to other Thomas & Friends trains, vehicles, cargo cars and tenders, and...

Preschool-aged conductors can lead their own Sodor-themed adventures with a favorite Thomas & Friends motorized engine from Fisher-Price! Flip the switch on top of the battery-powered toy train to send it and its cargo car or tender into motion. Plastic connectors allow kids to attach engines and tenders to other Thomas & Friends trains, vehicles, cargo cars and tenders, and...

Preschool-aged conductors can lead their own Sodor-themed adventures with a favorite Thomas & Friends motorized engine from Fisher-Price! Flip the switch on top of the battery-powered toy train to send it and its cargo car or tender into motion. Plastic connectors allow kids to attach engines and tenders to other Thomas & Friends trains, vehicles, cargo cars and tenders, and...

Preschool-aged conductors can lead their own Sodor-themed adventures with a favorite Thomas & Friends motorized engine from Fisher-Price! Flip the switch on top of the battery-powered toy train to send it and its cargo car or tender into motion. Plastic connectors allow kids to attach engines and tenders to other Thomas & Friends trains, vehicles, cargo cars and tenders, and...

Preschool-aged conductors can lead their own Sodor-themed adventures with a favorite Thomas & Friends motorized engine from Fisher-Price! Flip the switch on top of the battery-powered toy train to send it and its cargo car or tender into motion. Plastic connectors allow kids to attach engines and tenders to other Thomas & Friends trains, vehicles, cargo cars and tenders, and...

Preschool-aged conductors can lead their own Sodor-themed adventures with a favorite Thomas & Friends motorized engine from Fisher-Price! Flip the switch on top of the battery-powered toy train to send it and its cargo car or tender into motion. Plastic connectors allow kids to attach engines and tenders to other Thomas & Friends trains, vehicles, cargo cars and tenders, and...

Slam-launch a Hot Wheels toy car through a double loop and past two crash zones in the Hot Wheels Stunt Tracks Rapid Launch Cyclone Track Set. The 180-degree curve returns vehicles to the start so they can stunt again. Kids can load up to five 1:64 scale vehicles into the feeder, then send them speeding through two crossing double loops...

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Mega-Wrex and Tiger Shark face-off in a downhill race where a diverter randomly decides who will win and who will flip and crash. Place the included 1:64 scale toy trucks in the starting position, then lift it to send them speeding to the finish line. The diverter randomly lets one truck race through while the other...

Disney Frozen fans will delight in this magical castle playset, inspired by Elsa's Ice Palace in Disney Frozen! This fashion-doll-sized castle stands over 2.5 feet tall and features 360 degree play and 5 play areas. Snowflake icons around the castle guide kids to channel their Elsa-inspired ice powers and push, pull or twist for four magical features including 'creating' an...

Bring the magic of Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story home with these fun 7-inch posable action figures. Featuring true-to-movie designs and multiple moveable joints, kids can recreate favourite scenes or dream up brand new Toy Story adventures. Perfect for play or display, each character is sized to match their on-screen look and is great for little fans and collectors alike....

Bring the magic of Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story home with these fun 7-inch posable action figures. Featuring true-to-movie designs and multiple moveable joints, kids can recreate favourite scenes or dream up brand new Toy Story adventures. Perfect for play or display, each character is sized to match their on-screen look and is great for little fans and collectors alike....

Bring the magic of Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story home with these fun 7-inch posable action figures. Featuring true-to-movie designs and multiple moveable joints, kids can recreate favourite scenes or dream up brand new Toy Story adventures. Perfect for play or display, each character is sized to match their on-screen look and is great for little fans and collectors alike....

Shift into high gear with the 1:32 scale Audi Avant RS2 from Mattel Brick Shop. This authentic buildable set comes with decals for customization, two sets of wheel covers, a metal signature plate, and an exclusive matching metal car. Perfect for display or play. Collect all the cars in the Speed Series and build your ultimate collection.

The Hot Wheels City Super Fire Station Rescue Playset inspires creative storytelling and adventure with Hot Wheels toy cars. Drive into the carport and extend the firehouse ladder to create a 16" gravity drop. Choose one of four different exits: speed through a stoplight flipper, conquer a jump to put out a fire, visit the hydrant and water hose to...

Take crashing and smashing into overdrive with these oversized Hot Wheels Monster Trucks! Each die-cast truck is 1:24 scale and features the giant wheels and awesome details that bring Monster Truck characters to life. Kids can collect favorites from Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live and re-create epic moments from the show.

Take crashing and smashing into overdrive with these oversized Hot Wheels Monster Trucks! Each die-cast truck is 1:24 scale and features the giant wheels and awesome details that bring Monster Truck characters to life. Kids can collect favorites from Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live and re-create epic moments from the show.

Take crashing and smashing into overdrive with these oversized Hot Wheels Monster Trucks! Each die-cast truck is 1:24 scale and features the giant wheels and awesome details that bring Monster Truck characters to life. Kids can collect favorites from Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live and re-create epic moments from the show.

Take crashing and smashing into overdrive with these oversized Hot Wheels Monster Trucks! Each die-cast truck is 1:24 scale and features the giant wheels and awesome details that bring Monster Truck characters to life. Kids can collect favorites from Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live and re-create epic moments from the show.

The Hot Wheels City Super Twist Tyre Shop is a thrilling playset that comes with one Hot Wheels car included and fits up to 4 diecast cars at once (additional vehicles sold separately). Use the lift to get the car toy ready before racing it through the translucent tyre structure, spinning the centre key to try different tracks. The base...

The Hot Wheels City Downtown Police Tower Playset expands to include three levels of kid-favorite features like ramps, diverters and realistic track-play details. Pull up to the tower and gas up the included 1:64 scale toy car with the movable hose. Head inside and take the elevator up a floor to choose one of two paths: launch down the ramp...

Get a giant scoop of awesome track play with the Hot Wheels City Downtown Ice Cream Swirl playset! The ice cream cone-shaped set features a kid-powered elevator that swirls cars up and through the ice cream and onto the fold-down ramp to more sweet adventures. It comes with 1 Hot Wheels vehicle and connects to other sets. Additional sets sold...

The Hot Wheels Monster Trucks 1:64 Scale Demolition Doubles trucks stand by to smash their arch-rivals! These two-packs of Monster Trucks squaring-off for epic crash attacks are purposely paired for head-to-head battles with their GIANT wheels and big personalities! Every package includes two opponents and the package provides stats for each including name, truck type, strength, unique crash attack and...

The Hot Wheels Monster Trucks 1:64 Scale Demolition Doubles trucks stand by to smash their arch-rivals! These two-packs of Monster Trucks squaring-off for epic crash attacks are purposely paired for head-to-head battles with their GIANT wheels and big personalities! Every package includes two opponents and the package provides stats for each including name, truck type, strength, unique crash attack and...

The Hot Wheels Monster Trucks 1:64 Scale Demolition Doubles trucks stand by to smash their arch-rivals! These two-packs of Monster Trucks squaring-off for epic crash attacks are purposely paired for head-to-head battles with their GIANT wheels and big personalities! Every package includes two opponents and the package provides stats for each including name, truck type, strength, unique crash attack and...

The Hot Wheels Monster Trucks 1:64 Scale Demolition Doubles trucks stand by to smash their arch-rivals! These two-packs of Monster Trucks squaring-off for epic crash attacks are purposely paired for head-to-head battles with their GIANT wheels and big personalities! Every package includes two opponents and the package provides stats for each including name, truck type, strength, unique crash attack and...

Meet this Snow White doll, inspired by the positive and imaginative princess from Disney's Snow White. This posable fashion doll is shown in a sparkling outfit and accessories that include shoes and a tiara. In her signature look from the movie, this Snow White doll is ready for any adventure! Doll cannot stand alone. Colors and decorations may vary. Inspired...

Meet this Cinderella doll, inspired by the positive and imaginative princess from Disney's Cinderella. This posable fashion doll is shown in a sparkling outfit and accessories that include shoes and a tiara. In her signature look from the movie, this Cinderella doll is ready for any adventure! Doll cannot stand alone. Colors and decorations may vary. Inspired by the animated...

Meet this Belle doll, inspired by the positive and imaginative princess from Disney's Beauty & the Beast. This posable fashion doll is shown in a sparkling outfit and accessories that include shoes and a tiara. In her signature look from the movie, this Belle doll is ready for any adventure! Doll cannot stand alone. Colors and decorations may vary. Inspired...

Meet this Aurora doll, inspired by the positive and imaginative princess from Disney's Sleeping Beauty. This posable fashion doll is shown in a sparkling outfit and accessories that include shoes and a tiara. In her signature look from the movie, this Aurora doll is ready for any adventure! Doll cannot stand alone. Colors and decorations may vary. Inspired by the...

These royal Barbie dolls come in a rainbow of dreamy colors! Each doll has fantasy highlights in her hair, a sculpted bodice, printed skirt, and styling accessories. Enchanting and sweet, royal Barbie dolls are made to inspire magical tales of adventure.

These royal Barbie dolls come in a rainbow of dreamy colors! Each doll has fantasy highlights in her hair, a sculpted bodice, printed skirt, and styling accessories. Enchanting and sweet, royal Barbie dolls are made to inspire magical tales of adventure.

Preschoolers can enjoy fun loading and unloading play with one of their favorite characters from the Thomas & Friends™ show with this motorized track set from Fisher-Price®. This set comes with a dock and a cargo dropper that automatically loads cargo into Percy's cargo car for him to deliver across Sodor! Kids can just flip a switch to watch battery-powered...

Preschool kids can recreate exciting railway action from the Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go!™ series with these motorized train and track sets from Fisher-Price®. Featuring popular characters, easy-to-connect track pieces, and lots of cargo loading and unloading action, these train sets let kids act out their own fun Sodor stories.  Kids can create their own Sodor adventures with these...

Thomas & Friends toys let toddlers and preschoolers live out their own Island of Sodor stories with easy-to-connect train and track sets and all their favorite characters from the show. Creating exciting railway adventures with Thomas and his friends helps little engineers explore different themes, like empathy, taking turns, and working together, all while having a whole lot of racing...

Thomas & Friends toys let toddlers and preschoolers live out their own Island of Sodor stories with easy-to-connect train and track sets and all their favorite characters from the show. Creating exciting railway adventures with Thomas and his friends helps little engineers explore different themes, like empathy, taking turns, and working together, all while having a whole lot of racing...

Thomas & Friends toys let toddlers and preschoolers live out their own Island of Sodor stories with easy-to-connect train and track sets and all their favorite characters from the show. Creating exciting railway adventures with Thomas and his friends helps little engineers explore different themes, like empathy, taking turns, and working together, all while having a whole lot of racing...

Thomas & Friends toys let toddlers and preschoolers live out their own Island of Sodor stories with easy-to-connect train and track sets and all their favorite characters from the show. Creating exciting railway adventures with Thomas and his friends helps little engineers explore different themes, like empathy, taking turns, and working together, all while having a whole lot of racing...

Thomas & Friends toys let toddlers and preschoolers live out their own Island of Sodor stories with easy-to-connect train and track sets and all their favorite characters from the show. Creating exciting railway adventures with Thomas and his friends helps little engineers explore different themes, like empathy, taking turns, and working together, all while having a whole lot of racing...

Thomas & Friends toys let toddlers and preschoolers live out their own Island of Sodor stories with easy-to-connect train and track sets and all their favorite characters from the show. Creating exciting railway adventures with Thomas and his friends helps little engineers explore different themes, like empathy, taking turns, and working together, all while having a whole lot of racing...

Phase 10 is the rummy-type card game from the makers of UNO game with an exciting twist! The challenge is to be the first player to complete 10 varied phases that include two sets of three, one run of seven, seven cards with the same color and more. The twist is that each Phase to be completed is specific for...

All aboard with an alphabet train that makes real sounds and music! Your little one will be on the fast track to learning their ABCs when they build a musical train printed with the letters A through Z! Connect the three rolling wheelbases together and stack the letter blocks on top to learn the alphabet or even build whole words....

Each Jurassic World Strike Attack figure has a species-specific attack feature activated by a button on its back. Each dinosaur toy features movable joints and detailed design.  Scan the Tracking Code on the dinosaur's foot in the free Jurassic World Play App with a compatible smart device (Android or iOS, not included) to unlock a digital version of the dinosaur...

These Frenzy Pack dinosaurs inspired by Jurassic World Rebirth are known to herd, hunt and attack in packs. Choose from carnivores and herbivores, with movable joints, realistic sculpting and authentic decoration. Scan the Tracking Code on the dinosaur's foot in the free Jurassic World Play App with a compatible smart device (Android or iOS, not included) to unlock a digital...

These Frenzy Pack dinosaurs inspired by Jurassic World Rebirth are known to herd, hunt and attack in packs. Choose from carnivores and herbivores, with movable joints, realistic sculpting and authentic decoration. Scan the Tracking Code on the dinosaur's foot in the free Jurassic World Play App with a compatible smart device (Android or iOS, not included) to unlock a digital...

Haul a herd of Monster Trucks and Hot Wheels cars in this rhino-inspired hauler that has massive rolling wheels. Store up to 12 Monster Trucks or 32 Hot Wheels vehicles in the body of the hauler or on the roof, where they're on display and easy to access. The Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Monster Mover delivers a wild and fun...

Build, race and stunt with the Hot Wheels Boosted Jump Speedway featuring a motorized booster, jump ramps, curves and die-cast toy car. The set includes all the essentials for a dynamic build with three unique layouts that kids can discover as they dive into track assemblies and modify them based on their imaginations. The motorized booster enhances every build, putting...

Commemorating 65 years of iconic fashion and signature style, Barbie Fashionistas dolls celebrate diversity and offer endless possibilities for storytelling and fashion exploration. With an inclusive range of looks, kids can see how fun it is to express personality through style! And featuring today's cool trends, Barbie dolls make an ideal gift for fashion-loving kids everywhere.  Barbie doll celebrates 65...

Barbie® and Ken™ Fashionistas™ celebrate diversity with fashion dolls that encourage real-world storytelling and open-ended dreams! With a wide variety of skin tones, eye colors, hair colors and textures, body types and fashions, the dolls are designed to reflect the world kids see today -- and their attention-grabbing outfits help them stand out with personalities that pop! Use the reusable...

Barbie doll celebrates 65 years of signature style with modern twists on iconic looks and lots of unique touches! Inspired by her Totally Hair look from 1992, Barbie Fashionistas doll wears a colorful dress with eye-catching print! Barbie pink heels and bright pink earrings turn up the volume on this outfit! Barbie doll has crimped long blonde hair to celebrate...

Step into the classroom with the Barbie Careers Teacher Playset. This inspiring set includes Barbie Teacher doll, an adorable toddler student, a teaching board, chair, and fun classroom accessories. Kids can use the sticker sheet and included pieces to create their own lessons and role play school day adventures. With so many storytelling possibilities, little teachers can lead the class...

Explore the world of caring and discovery with the Barbie Careers Baby Doctor Playset. This set includes Barbie Doctor doll, two adorable baby patients, an examination table with special compartments, and accessories like bottles and baby lotion. Kids can play out doctor visits, use the stethoscope to listen to heartbeats, and note their observations on the chart. Perfect for young...

Barbie® career dolls inspire kids to dream big and aim high! Each doll can achieve her goals wearing a career-themed outfit along with accessories to play out professional moments. There are so many careers to explore. Grab the microphone and share the spotlight with Barbie® pop star doll. She wears an outfit that will sparkle on stage and comes with...

Spark childrens imagination with this award-winning set of 80 big and vibrant building blocks is the perfect toy for your toddler's little hands and big imagination. You'll love that these big blocks fit and come apart with ease, helping to develop their fine motor and thinking skills as they stack. Best of all, these blocks can be combined with any...

This Barbie Dream Closet is packed with endless styles and stories kids can create for Barbie! Open the glittery pink wardrobe to reveal a 3-foot-wide playset with 2 clothing racks, 20+ storage spaces, a fold-down vanity with a pop-up mirror, full-length mirror, and shoe shelf. There's even a pillow for the pet puppy!  Kids will love styling the included Barbie...

Strap in and get ready to help the Monster Trucks through this 24-page colouring and activity obstacle course! With tear-out pages and loads of awesome stickers inside, there is something for every driver in this smashing Giant Activity Pad!

Barbie: The Great Outdoors - Ready-to-Read Level 1 (Mattel) takes readers on an exciting camping adventure. Brooklyn, Ken, and Daisy are going camping with Malibu's family. They are having a great time until they hear a scary noise! Where is it coming from?

The Kenaissance is here. Learn all about how to be more Ken with this officially licensed cheeky guide. Who wouldn't want to be as Ken-tastic as Ken? He's learned a lot about life with the help of some friends, and he wants to share it with the world. Ken is very happy to have learned some of his best life...

Who says neutrals are boring? The newest Barbie Basics collection is a lively take on the style staple, featuring a range of gold, brown, and cream pieces in chic resort-wear-inspired silhouettes that offer endless customizing potential. Let your imagination run wild as you mix and match outfits, accessories, and even doll heads to create your dream doll. Stretchable fabric ensures...