Utilize the input text as a context reference, choose the right relationship between Mattel and American Girl from the options. Options: product/material produced, manufacturer, distributed by, industry, position held, original broadcaster, owned by, founded by, distribution format, headquarters location, stock exchange, currency, parent organization, chief executive officer, director/manager, owner of, operator, member of, employer, chairperson, platform, subsidiary, legal form, publisher, developer, brand, business division, location of formation, creator.

Mattel MAT, -1.09% the maker of Barbie and American Girl dolls, Fisher Price, Hot Wheels and many other iconic toys, is in the middle of a turnaround, having brought in a new chief executive earlier this year.

Answer: subsidiary