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Culture 2023-12-28T22:45:44Z

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."
Play Icon A triangle pointing right. It indicates that this type of media can be played or that the linked content is playable. Real Estate 2022-11-13T00:22:00Z

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.
Retail 2022-05-09T16:01:07Z

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.
Retail 2022-02-20T21:19:10Z

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.
Play Icon A triangle pointing right. It indicates that this type of media can be played or that the linked content is playable. Real Estate 2022-02-09T21:22:00Z

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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Play Icon A triangle pointing right. It indicates that this type of media can be played or that the linked content is playable. Real Estate 2021-12-08T21:22:00Z

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.
Retail 2021-10-11T16:58:37Z

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.
News 2021-10-04T07:44:37Z

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.
Retail 2021-09-28T15:38:49Z

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.
Play Icon A triangle pointing right. It indicates that this type of media can be played or that the linked content is playable. Real Estate 2021-09-09T23:22:00Z

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.
News 2021-08-11T07:09:05Z

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.
Science 2021-04-23T19:21:23Z

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.
Play Icon A triangle pointing right. It indicates that this type of media can be played or that the linked content is playable. Refurbished 2021-01-28T21:22:00Z

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.
News 2020-02-11T14:35:35Z

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.
Retail 2019-12-20T20:17:10Z

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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News 2019-10-24T16:11:53Z

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.
News 2019-07-25T20:30:00Z

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.
Parenting 2019-07-25T20:30:00Z

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.
News 2018-10-26T16:27:00Z

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.
Play Icon A triangle pointing right. It indicates that this type of media can be played or that the linked content is playable. News 2018-10-19T19:28:00Z

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.
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