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A mom called out a Fisher-Price toy inspired by office supplies and corporate culture: 'Baby's first cubicle,' she quipped
The parent and TikToker @stealth_revenger pushed a button on a toy computer that played the recording, "Per my last email."
Turning Ordinary Animals Into Mythical Creatures
Anastasiia and Gleb are the founders of Gift of Mercury, a handmade-toy company that specializes in whimsical Mercurians.
I'm the 25-year-old cofounder of a toy company that made $30 million in revenue last year. Here's how I got my start.
Youtooz's Austin Long has a dream job: designing toys based on popular internet memes and working with big names like Paramount and NBCUniversal.
Mattel CEO leans on Barbie to kickstart a thriving film and movie business: 'We look at Marvel as a very good analogy'
The company behind American Girl, Barbie, and Hot Wheels currently has 14 movies and 30 television shows in production.
How a vintage 1999 Barbie airplane is restored
Maria Márquez shows us how she restores a 21-year-old Mattel Barbie airplane, from cleaning and spray-painting the parts to recreating the stickers.
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Why this artist transforms iconic characters into queer action figures
Lesley, known as Larbie World, makes custom bootleg action figures that are inspired by queer culture. Watch how he transforms an action figure.
California will require toy sellers to provide a non-gendered section in their stores under a new law
The first-in-the-nation rule applies to retailers with 500 or more workers in the state, and goes into effect in 2024.
Ikea is discontinuing an $18 blue shark stuffed animal, and it sent Chinese social media into a total meltdown
Forget Evergrande. The talk of the town on China's Twitter-like Weibo platform on Monday was a small blue shark named Blahaj.
Get ready for fewer — and pricier — toys on shelves this holiday season
Popular toys may not make it to store shelves this holiday season as toymakers struggle with shipping delays and labor shortages.
How a 1960s Structo toy truck is restored
Joe walks us through how he restores a rusty 1960s Structo airport truck, from removing the rust to powder-coating the parts.
Mattel admits it 'fell short' by not creating an Asian Barbie doll for the Tokyo Games
Mattel said the doll line-up would highlight "inclusivity and innovation," but social media posts have pointed out the lack of Asian representation.
SpaceX's new astronaut crew brought a cute, fluffy penguin toy named 'Guin Guin' into orbit
Astronauts bring a toy onboard to help observers figure out when spaceships reach zero gravity. The latest SpaceX launch carried a penguin.
How a 28-year-old Polly Pocket set is professionally restored
YouTuber Kerchie fixes a vintage Polly Pocket set by repainting the characters, creating a new logo, and making new fairy wings for the characters.
Hasbro soars after Disney toy sales help it overcome trade-war challenges
The holiday season drove strong demand for "Star Wars" and "Frozen 2" merchandise, the toy manufacturer said.
TikTok is fueling the viral success of a toy capsule with tiny versions of everyday household brands — and they're selling out in stores and online
5 Surprise Mini Brands went viral on TikTok, with the hashtag #MiniBrands amassing over 393 million views. Now, the toy is selling out.
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A small corner of the internet is obsessed with 'Long Furbies' and the creations are both disturbing and hilarious
Do not attempt to avert your eyes from these monsters! An entire community is dedicated to turning regular Furbies into snake-like creations.
I love this Mickey Mouse ride-on toy because it helps foster the early stages of pretend play for my 1-year-old daughter
This Mickey Mouse Ride-On Airplane is my 1-year old's favorite toy. I love it because it helps foster early stages of pretend play for my daughter.
I love this Mickey Mouse ride-on toy because it helps foster the early stages of pretend play for my 1-year-old daughter
This Mickey Mouse Ride-On Airplane is my 1-year old's favorite toy. I love it because it helps foster early stages of pretend play for my daughter.
The maker of Barbie dolls warns Trump's tariffs 'will impact the entire toy industry'
The toymaker Mattel warned Friday that President Donald Trump's tariffs will impact the entire toy industry.
How the Rubik's Cube became one of the bestselling toys in history
Rubik's Cube is one of the most popular toys of all time, but not everyone can solve it. The inventor of the colorful puzzle, Erno Rubik, explains how the cube works.