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Amy Schumer Reveals The Creepy Old Toy That She’s Passing On To Her Son

Amy Schumer is starting a terrifying family tradition by passing on a retro toy to her 7-month-old son, Gene. On Saturday, Amy took to Instagram to share a throwback photo of one of her old playthings, along with an image of what the toy looks like now. In her first snapshot, a young Amy was […]

By Treva Bowdoin | 3y ago

Mario Lopez Enjoys Disney’s ‘Frozen 2’ Playset With Daughter Gigi In Adorable Instagram Snap

Former Saved by the Bell alum and current television personality Mario Lopez warmed the hearts of his 1.4 million Instagram followers on Friday when he shared an adorable snap of himself playing dolls with his daughter and her friend on Instagram. In the photo, Mario sits on his living room sofa, surrounded by eldest child […]

By Trisha Faulkner | 3y ago

Barbie’s Malibu Dreamhouse Is Now On Airbnb To Celebrate Doll’s 60th Anniversary

Barbie is a global icon and one of the most well-known figures out of American multinational toy manufacturing company Mattel, Inc. In celebration of the doll’s 60th anniversary, Mattel has put a life-size Malibu Dreamhouse on Airbnb. The home is located in the heart of the Los Angeles, California city, and will accommodate four guests […]

By Tyler MacDonald | 3y ago

Massachusetts Neighbors Send Hateful Letter To Dad Of Autistic Kid, Tell Him To Get Rid Of Son’s Toys

The father of an autistic boy says that his Milton, Massachusetts, neighbors sent him a hateful letter demanding that he get rid of the “dumper [sic] diving children’s playthings” in his yard, or else they’ll call the Board of Health. As Boston’s WHDH-TV reports, however, the Board of Health did indeed visit, and they sided […]

By Aaron Homer | 4y ago

Hot Wheels The Movie: Mattel Toys To Hit The Silver Screen

Over the years, there have been many movies made for the silver screen about popular children’s toys. Recently, films about Legos, Transformers, and Trolls have been huge blockbusters. Now, Mattel and Warner Bros. have teamed up to create a live-action flick about everyone’s favorite die-cast toy cars, Hot Wheels. Hot Wheels were first introduced in […]

By Cheryl A. Hoahing | 4y ago

Buttheads, A Toy Whose Head Is A Butt, Is The Hot Toy On The Market

While the children’s toy market in recent years has been filled with gimmicks that perform simulated bodily functions, a new toy is instead focused on something else: butts. Buttheads, a toy from Wowwee, has hit the toy market in a big way in recent weeks. According to toy industry website Toybook, Buttheads are described as […]

By Stephen Silver | 4y ago

Toys R Us Might Be Coming Back

In a bankruptcy court filing on Monday, Bloomberg reports that the lending group that has managed the liquidation of former retail giant Toys “R” Us has canceled their request to liquidate the chain’s intellectual property. Instead, the lenders seek to reorganize company assets into a new company, maintain their current license agreements, and potentially revive […]

By Andrew Denny | 5y ago

Comedians Wanda Sykes And Gabriel Iglesias Join ‘UglyDolls’ Voice-Over Cast

One of 2019’s most anticipated animated movies is UglyDolls — not only because the unique plush dolls will be coming to life for the first time on the silver screen, but also because of the flick’s star-studded voice-over cast. The Inquisitr previously reported that musicians Nick Jonas, Kelly Clarkson, and Pitbull signed on to voice […]

By Cheryl A. Hoahing | 5y ago

Nick Jonas Joins Kelly Clarkson, Pitbull In ‘UglyDolls’ Movie

The upcoming animated feature film based on the popular UglyDolls line of plush toys has added another famous singer to its voice-over cast — Nick Jonas has signed on to voice the role of a key character. He joins the previously announced Kelly Clarkson and Pitbull in the movie. UglyDolls, created by David Horvath and […]

By Cheryl A. Hoahing | 5y ago

‘Pokémon’ Pikachu Comes To Funko Pop!

Funko, the pop culture toy collectible company famous for their Pop! vinyl figures, made an announcement on Thursday about a new item they’re planning to release. A specific date for the debut has not been stated; however buzz is already going around on Variety, hyping the coming soon addition of Pokémon Pop! Figures to Target […]

By Alisha McKinney | 5y ago

Funko Pop! To Release ‘Lost Boys’ Vinyl Figures, And A Look At Other Horror Movies The Toy Company Honors

Funko Pop! has created numerous vinyl toys that honors a variety of pop culture crazes, including horror movies. Like Funko, horror movies have become ingrained in our pop culture, and the toy company has a large collection of vinyl figures featuring a variety of famed genre characters. The newest horror film to be given a […]

By Carter Lee | 5y ago

Mattel Releases Barbie Doll Wearing A Hijab For The First Time Ever, In Honor Of Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad

For the first time ever, toy maker Mattel has issued a Barbie doll wearing a hijab, in honor of Olympic athlete Ibtihaj Muhammad, NBC News is reporting. Beginning in 2015, the Barbie “Shero” Program (“Shero” being a portmanteau of the words “she” and “hero”) has honored women who have pushed boundaries, challenged gender norms, and […]

By Aaron Homer | 5y ago

Fidget Spinners Are Being Destroyed By Germans

Germans are literally crushing fidget spinners by the ton, and for a very good reason. German customs have reportedly confiscated 39 tons of fidget spinners in May and intend on destroying them, according to The Associated Press. The popular toys came from China into Frankfurt, Germany, where they were tested and found to have parts […]

By Kevin Jacobsen | 6y ago

Fidget Spinners Craze Almost Over, No Longer Cool?

Interest in finding the coolest new fidget spinners appears to be fading, which could mean the end is near for the toy that became popular just a few months ago. Fidget spinners are continuing to sweep the nation as kids and even adults play with the addictive toy to keep themselves busy. The simplicity of […]

By Kevin Jacobsen | 6y ago

Despite Complaints, McDonald’s And Burger King Insist On Gender-Specific Toys

McDonald’s and Burger King are being grilled by customers for giving out gender-specific toys. The fast food giants are in hot water for selling toys based on kids’ genitalia. McDonald’s and Burger King are under fire for asking “is it for a boy or girl?” every time a customer asks for a Happy Meal or […]

By Stacey Cole | 6y ago

Plush, Plastics, And Playfulness: An Interview With Toy Designer Louise White

Louise White is an award-winning toy and game designer who is also the founder of Me First! Designs Inc., which launched in 1998. Louise earned a degree in design from Pratt Institute and has designed an array of playthings in mediums ranging from plastic to fabric. Her toys are designed for both boys and girls […]

By Meagan Meehan | 6y ago

Germany Bans My Friend Cayla Doll For ‘Spying’, Urges Parents To Destroy Doll

Are your children’s My Friend Cayla dolls “spying” on them? During the last holiday season, that was what an American watchdog group had alleged. But the German government’s own watchdog has observed something similar more recently, and aside from banning the doll from stores, it wants parents to destroy the doll due to its supposed […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 6y ago

Ed Sheeran And His Literal Lego — And Teddy Bear — House

Turns out “Lego House” hitmaker Ed Sheeran has a non-metaphorical lego house himself, among other toys and kids stuff. Lego House was one of the building blocks, quite literally, of Ed Sheeran’s career. Just right behind “Thinking Out Loud,” “The A-Team,” “Sing,” and “Photograph” is 2011’s “Lego House,” Ed’s third biggest single, which hit 800,000 […]

By Jovi Figueroa | 6y ago

Hatchimals Replacements Shipped Out, As Toys Are Back In Stock At Toys ‘R’ Us

Hatchimals have been in the news quite a bit lately, and with the mega-popular toys recently returning to an in-stock status on the Toys “R” Us website, then going back out of stock on the same day — Friday, December 30 — Spin Master has found their Facebook page fielding plenty of questions online. As […]

By Paula Mooney | 6y ago

Parents Target Hatchimals: Firstly Hatchimals Won’t Hatch – Now They ‘Curse Like Sailors’

This year’s hottest Christmas toys were supposed to be Hatchimals. The cute Hatchimals come packaged as an egg, and by tapping, flipping, and stroking the egg it should hatch to reveal one of a range of Hatchimals. As is often the case, at this time of year, one toy becomes the “must have” toy, and […]

By Alan Ewart | 6y ago

Hatchimals Won’t Hatch, Barbie Hello Dreamhouse Door Won’t Open: Complaints Pour In About 2016’s Hottest Christmas Toys

Two of the hottest toys of 2016 – Hatchimals and the Barbie Hello Dreamhouse – have turned out to be the source of tears, anger, and disappointment to parents and kids across the country, CNBC is reporting. Every Christmas, it seems, there are one or two hot toys that every child just has to have: […]

By Aaron Homer | 6y ago

Wales Mom Claims ‘Cry Baby’ Doll She Brought For Daughter Makes Crude, Sexual Noises [Video]

A mother from Wales says she’s shocked and heartbroken over being unable to give her 2-year-old daughter the Christmas present she desires most. Gail Turley of Aberdare, 33, explained to Wales Online that her toddler Kayla had repeatedly pleaded for a ‘Cry Baby’ doll, an animatronic likeness of a real-life infant, ever since she saw […]

By Jonathan Brown | 6y ago

Pony Up Daddy: Bizarre New Toy Saddle Makes Giving Pony Back Rides Much Easier [Video]

How many of you have given your child a pony ride on your back? Sometimes it can be tough, especially when the kids can’t hold on and end up falling on to the floor. However, with this new, somewhat bizarre new toy, pony rides just got a whole lot easier. The “Pony up Daddy” is […]

By Lindsay McCane | 6y ago

Toys ‘R’ Us Toys Are Flying Off The Shelves For Christmas: New ‘Quiet Hour’ For Children With Autism

Toys “R” Us toys are flying off the shelves this holiday season, as they usually do this time of year, but one Toys “R” Us toy store in Pennsylvania sets a precedent for all to emulate by holding “quiet hours” for children on the autism spectrum (something that has been long-sought-for families associated with autism). […]

By April Ryder | 6y ago

My Friend Cayla, I-Que Robot Toys And Dolls Are Spying On Your Kids, Consumer Watchdog Warns

Your children’s My Friend Cayla and I-Que Robot may be spying on them, according to a consumer watchdog group concerned about protecting children’s privacy. As CNN reports, the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) has joined forces with the Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood, the Center for Digital Democracy, and the Consumers Union to officially […]

By Aaron Homer | 6y ago

Hatchimals: Target To Stock Shipment Of Spin Master’s Popular Toy This Weekend

Hatchimals alert! Although it was previously reported that the Hatchimals wouldn’t be available until 2017, a new report confirms that giant retailer Target will be stocking a new shipment of the popular toy this weekend. On Tuesday, December 6, Target announced in a press release that they would have Hatchimals in stock starting next week. […]

By Lindsay McCane | 6y ago

Hatchimals: Spin Master Makes Announcement Regarding 2016’s Most Sought After Toy

We have good news and bad news. The good news is a whole new batch of Hatchimals is coming soon. The bad news… they won’t be here in time for Christmas. Spin Master, the creator of 2016’s most sought after toy, made an announcement on their website earlier this week, revealing that they are frantically […]

By Lindsay McCane | 6y ago

Recalled Toys Still Available Online? ‘Trouble In Toyland’ Report Warns Online Shoppers About Banned Playthings Being Sold Through eCommerce Platforms

Product recalls don’t always work well in the world of toys, cautions a new report. Although quite a few of these innocent looking playthings might be on the recalled list of toys, they are still easily available to online shoppers. According to the report, more than a dozen toys recalled by U.S. authorities for safety […]

By Patrick Frye | 6y ago

Amazon Announces Toys And Games Holiday Gift Guide And Black Friday Deals

Black Friday deals in toys and games made an early arrival at Amazon, and the online retailer has released their holiday toys gift guide. No sooner had Halloween ended, that the guide and top toy lists appeared on the site.Those familiar with the online, retail giant noticed the site was revamped with many Black Friday […]

By Charisse Van Horn | 6y ago

Amazon Toys: ‘Star Wars’ Items And American Girl Dolls Arrive Before Black Friday Sales And Deals

Amazon is known for its Black Friday sales, but those looking for good deals on toys might want to check out the new arrivals. September is Star Wars month, and Amazon announced the launch of American Girl dolls on the website. September follows Amazon’s Labor Day sale with markdowns, clearance prices, and some new toys […]

By Charisse Van Horn | 7y ago

Tongal And Disney Hosts New ‘Go Rogue’ Contest To Promote New ‘Star Wars’ Toys

While fans of Star Wars will have to wait patiently for the release of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, they are invited to create their own “Rogue” tales and post them online for the upcoming “Go Rogue” contest. To inspire them, a team of “superfans” at Tongal came together to create some original stop-motion […]

By Jeffrey Totey | 7y ago

New Barbie President And Vice President Dolls Coming To Toy Store Shelves

There’s a new girl in town, and her name is Barbie. Mattel announced the release of a new Barbie twin pack that features Barbie as president and vice president. The new Barbie dolls are available for sale online at Mattel.com and are being stocked in toy stores across the country. The dolls are timed perfectly […]

By Charisse Van Horn | 7y ago

Ben Fogle Claims Lego’s Rigid ‘Box Ticking’ Discipline Has ‘Ruined The World’ And Stunted Kids’ Natural Creativity

Former Lego ambassador Ben Fogle has made the shocking claim that the toy giant is largely responsible for “ruining the world.” As claims go, it’s a pretty big one. Lego has been described as many things, but not usually as a world-destroying super villain, but there’s a first time for everything, including Armageddon. The plastic […]

By Tim Butters | 7y ago

Nerf’s New Automatic Gun And ‘Battle Racer’ Will Make You Envious of Children [Watch]

Nerf is going to release a new blaster which fires Nerf balls at 68 miles per hour. And if you are in between the ages of about 18-25 — then you are probably resenting the toy company for not thinking of it during your childhood. Toyland.com reports that the fully automatic Nerf rifle is named […]

By Christopher Brown | 7y ago

Mattel Halo Toys Bring Xbox Smash Hit To The Physical World

Mattel is bringing a series of Halo toys to die-hard fans of the signature Xbox franchise, reveals the Microsoft game counsel on Friday. The new set of Mattel products are set to make their debut this weekend at the New York Toy Fair, where the press release says they will also be on public display […]

By Zachary Volkert | 7y ago

French Toddler Chokes To Death On Kinder Egg Toy, Product Is Banned In USA

A French toddler choked to death on a toy inside of a Kinder Egg – a popular European treat that comes with small toys inside of a plastic capsule embedded in the chocolate. Kinder Eggs are banned in the United States because they pose a choking hazard. As Today Online reports, the 3-year-old girl died […]

By Aaron Homer | 7y ago

‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Faces Toy Backlash As Film Crosses $1 Billion Mark

This article contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The Christmas holiday was especially kind to Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the latest installment of the long running Star Wars saga. According to CNN Money, Star Wars The Force Awakens added more milestones to its already impressive list of accomplishments. Star Wars: The Force […]

By Erin Staley | 7y ago

‘Yo-Kai Watch’ Toys Land In U.S. — Kids Rejoice, Moms Beware

If you haven’t heard of Yo-Kai Watch yet, it is the latest monster collecting game from Nintendo. Yo-Kai Watch has yet to make the U.S. toy industry go haywire but it’s already making an unbelievable ruckus in its native Japan, where copies of the anime, manga, video game, and other Yo-KaiWatch merchandise are flying off […]

By Jovi Figueroa | 7y ago

Cat Toys You And Your Pet Desperately Need, From The Unique To The Insane [Video]

We compiled a list of the top unique and insane cat toys that you and your pet desperately need. Why? Well, because they’ve been invented, they’ll keep your cat busy, and a busy cat means more time for you to relax. Cats are born with an innate instinct to hunt, tear, prowl, and pounce. If […]

By Charisse Van Horn | 7y ago

Turn-Of-The-Century Legos Worth Tons Of Money, Have Higher Appreciation Value Than Gold — ‘Star Wars’ Sets Most Valued

Lego toys, specifically those that were manufactured just past the year 2000, have gained in value significantly, according to the Telegraph. In fact, according to the numbers, there had been a 12 percent increase per year on the value of these Lego sets kept in pristine condition. Most notable of the sets is the Star […]

By Tony Smejek | 7y ago

FurReal Friends Robot Cat Helps Seniors Enjoy Hassle-Free Pet Interaction

The latest gift idea to take this holiday season by storm might just prove to be one of the least expected, reported Starpulse.com. Hasbro’s latest creation – the animatronic FurReal Friends robotic cat – has reportedly already reached viral popularity and is being billed as the ideal way to help seniors feel less lonely throughout […]

By Kirsten Silven | 7y ago

‘Star Wars’ LEGOs: Fun For All Ages

PRN Newswire is talking about the first LEGO Star Wars exhibition, now being held at Times Square in Hong Kong. It features exclusive models of vehicles as well as characters. A feast for the eyes of any Star Wars fan, the exhibit includes the world’s largest Millenium Falcon made at 1:6 scale and over 30 […]

By Krista Clark | 7y ago

‘Star Wars’ Toy Released Early In Error

Star Wars: The Force Awakens doesn’t open until next weekend, on December 18, but Fortune reports that Walmart has leaked one of the action figures this week. Yes, a lawsuit will follow. A Walmart in Council Bluffs, Iowa, placed an action figure of Star Wars character Rey on their shelves with a $7 price tag. […]

By Krista Clark | 7y ago

Amazon Cyber Monday Week Deals: Top Holiday Toy Picks for Christmas Shoppers

It’s Amazon’s Cyber Monday week deals and that means it’s a great time to scoop up some toys at great prices for your holiday shopping. Navigating holiday deals can be a bit confusing, especially after Black Friday and Cyber Monday have passed. Many are confused to find that many Cyber Monday deals actually haven’t stopped […]

By Charisse Van Horn | 7y ago

‘Captain America’ Toys: Top 5 Figurines To Buy For Christmas

With Christmas fast approaching, many parents as well as grown up fans are scrabbling for the ultimate Marvel toys left in stores. So, with the release of Captain America: Civil War trailer reaching the dizzying heights of 61 million views in the first two days of its release, what Captain America figurine toys are the […]

By Rachel Tsoumbakos | 7y ago

Is Sphero’s BB-8 The Next Vintage Slinky Toy? Get Them While They’re In Stock!

The BB-8 by Sphero is sure to delight many fans as they prepare for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The Android smart phone-driven toy has become quite the popular pick for fans and according to Android Headlines, is a hard to find the toy and the BB-8 is usually listed as being “out of stock” […]

By Tony Smejek | 7y ago

Limited Edition Lego Slippers And Other Unique Christmas Gifts

Lego slippers are a new product to help those parents who have been through the pain and suffering of stepping on this somewhat jagged toy. Some children can be in the habit of leaving out Legos all over the place, which, during the wee hours of the morning, can interfere with a groggy parent, turning […]

By Tony Smejek | 7y ago

New ‘Star Wars’ Toys Hit Shelves In Time For The Holidays

Sales of Star Wars merchandise will hit around $3 billion by the end of 2015, with retailers like Walmart, Toys R Us, and Disney Store all planning for an extended launch, USA Today reported. In fact, Anne Marie Kehoe, vice president of toys for Walmart, said the retailer is “planning it bigger than Frozen,” while […]

By Kirsten Silven | 8y ago

‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Toys To Get Global Unboxing Event

Star Wars fans will get an early look at the new merchandise for The Force Awakens in a first-of-its-kind global unboxing event, which is set to take place in the lead-up to Force Friday. Unfolding on September 4, Force Friday represents the first major release of merchandise related to Star Wars: The Force Awakens. In […]

By Dustin Wicksell | 8y ago

‘Star Wars’ Toy Reveals New ‘The Force Awakens’ Character [Spoiler]

Though the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens is still months away, the image of one of the toys associated with the film has leaked, revealing a hitherto unknown character from the next episode in the saga. [Spoilers Follow] When it comes to leaks regarding The Force Awakens, nothing is completely sacred. As the […]

By Dustin Wicksell | 8y ago

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