ChizSix Top 6 – June 1, 2026
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TOMY to Launch First Ultrasaurus Model Featuring Gravity Cannon: Set for Late February 2027 Release
Global Toy News Insight TOMY’s latest ZOIDS announcement demonstrates the enduring power of nostalgia when…
It’s Hit! Battleship Cruises into the National Toy Hall of Fame
We used to play a lot of Battleship when I’d babysit my little cousin after…
Contentedly Confounded at the World Puzzle Center
In October of 2025, I attended my first convention for the Association for Games and…
Collecting “Peanuts” Playthings
In the fall of 1950, Charles Schultz’s first Peanuts comic strip ran in the daily…
Dora Star Explorer Launches on Nex Playground, Bringing the First Microphone-Enabled Adventure to the Active Play System
Nex Playground’s launch of Dora Star Explorer highlights a growing trend in the toy industry…
Mattel Brick Shop™ Expands Product Line with Seven New Building Sets for Next-Generation and Adult Builders
Global Toy News Insight Mattel’s continued expansion of the Mattel Brick Shop line demonstrates the…
The Small World of Miniature Books
Recently while working on reorganizing some of the Brian Sutton-Smith’s Library and Archives collection, I…
OlloBot to Bring Cyber Pet Concept to North America with OlloNi Showcase and New Prototype Preview
Global Toy News Insight As artificial intelligence continues to reshape consumer technology, OlloBot is taking…
John Baulch The Friday Blog: Everybody’s a Winner
This has been a very strange week for me. Under normal circumstances, I would have…
Hasbro Partners with Change to Scale Global Donation Campaigns Across Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons
The new partnership between Hasbro and Change reflects how cause marketing is becoming an increasingly…
Moose Toys and Netflix Expand Master Toy Partnership for New Kids & Family Entertainment
The expanded partnership between Moose Toys and Netflix highlights how streaming platforms are becoming increasingly…
Hasbro Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
MAGIC: THE GATHERING Drives Growth in Revenue, Operating Profit and Net EarningsReiterates 2026 Guidance and…
Shashibo Expands Creative Play Beyond Traditional Arts & Crafts
As the toy industry continues to look for ways to blend creativity, hands-on engagement and…
Bricks & Minifigs Launches Custom LEGO Wall Clock Contest with Santoki
The new partnership between Bricks & Minifigs and Santoki highlights a growing trend within the…
Mattel is Searching for the First Hot Wheels Tiniest Team Principal
The new “Hot Wheels Tiniest Team Principal” campaign from Mattel and Formula 1 showcases how…
What’s New in the Toy Industry?
Sometimes we have some readers that are mainly interested in specific areas of the Toy…
John Baulch The Friday Blog: Summertime Madness
I like to see the good in people and companies. Sometimes, unfortunately, my optimism is…
What’s New in the World of Dolls?
Sometimes we have some readers that are mainly interested in specific areas of the Toy…
BBC studios renews global licensing partnership with moose toys for Bluey ahead of first-ever movie
From a Global Toy News perspective, the renewed partnership between BBC Studios and Moose Toys…
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