Model Factory in China

Chinese workers paint the various details of Hot Wheels at the Mattel Die Cast Metals plant in Guanyao, China.  (David G. McIntyre / For The Times)

Chinese workers that work at the ‘Barbie’ division shown assembling the ‘Cool Crimpin’ Styling Head’ Barbie at the Mattel (H.K.) Ltd. plant in Guanyao, China.  (David G. McIntyre / For The Times)

Chinese workers assemble various dolls of the ‘Barbie’ division shown on the assembly line at the Mattel (H.K.) Ltd. plant.  (David G. McIntyre / For The Times)

Mattel is the largest toy maker in the world, and manufactures various products from Barbie to Hot Wheels in China.  (David G. McIntyre / For The Times)

Chinese workers pack Hot Wheels for shipment at the Mattel Die Cast Metals plant in Guanyao, China.  (David G. McIntyre / For The Times)

Chinese workers shown in one of the TV rooms watching a Chinese soap opera during their leisure time at the Mattel Die Cast Metals plant in Guanyao, China.  (David G. McIntyre / For The Times)

Chinese workers shown playing badminton during leasure time at the Mattel Die Cast Metals plant.  (David G. McIntyre / For The Times)

Chinese workers work out in the gym during leasure time at the Mattel Die Cast Metals plant in Guanyao, China.  (David G. McIntyre / For The Times)

A view of the workers dorms at the Mattel (H.K.) Ltd. plant in Guanyao, China.  (David G. McIntyre / For The Times)