LEGO & SMYTHS Toys Named Top Toy Brands for AI Christmas Gift Inspiration
Anyone turning to ChatGPT for toy inspiration this Christmas can expect to see a haul of LEGO and…
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John Baulch The Friday Blog: Testing Times
13 trading days to go (sing it in the style of ’21 seconds to go’…
The Playground Podcast: Under the Hood with Hot Wheels
In the latest edition of The Playground Podcast, I talk to industry veteran Eric Ostendorff…
What’s New in the World of Holiday Toys/Games?
Sometimes we have some readers that are mainly interested in specific areas of the Toy…
GE Vernova Sets New GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the Largest Online Toy Drive in 24 Hours…
GE Vernova Sets New GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the Largest Online Toy Drive in…
‘Accessible Escapism’ Drives Toys and Games Market Growth to 287 Billion in 2025
LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nostalgia, collaborations and affordability are driving the growth of the global toys and games…
PANTONE Announces 2026 Color of the Year including Partnership with PLAY-DOH
Pantone has officially announced its highly anticipated 2026 Color of the Year—and this time, it…
John Baulch The Friday Blog: It’s a Christmas Miracle!
With Black Friday finally behind us, retailers can focus on making the most of the…
When Childhood Meets Car Culture: The Story Behind the Hot Wheels × Daniel Arsham 1973 Porsche 911 RSA
Article by Miguel Ortuno | Blue Bot Advertising When I first stumbled across Hot Wheels’…
Build-A-Bear x Hello Kitty and Friends Workshop Expands Nationally with New Locations at American Dream and Mall of America
Two new Workshops opening in early 2026 following the debut of the first-ever location in…
PRESHOW NOËL 2025: An Edition Shaped By a Dynamic Market
Preshow Noël 2025: An edition driven by new spaces and key highlightsThe 22nd edition of…
Integrity Announces 5th Annual “Integrity Gives Back” Toy Drive to Donate 30,000 Toys to Pediatric Hospitals Nationwide
Community members are invited to join Integrity employees and partners in bringing joy to children…
Rebooting Playtime: How to Refresh Your Toy Brand Without Losing Its Spark
Article by Julie Morris In the fast-moving toy world, nostalgia and novelty dance in a…
New Study Highlights the Importance of Shopping from Trusted Toy Brands & Retailers this Cyber Monday
NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As families dive into Cyber Monday deals and the…
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Starlight’s Give Happiness Campaign Rallies Celebrities and Community Fundraisers to help 80,000 kids during the Holidays
Starlight Children’s Foundation aims to raise $600,000 during the campaign with the help of partners,…
John Baulch The Friday Blog: As You Were
After all of the potential horror stories leaked in advance, the budget turned out to…
Upparent Offers a Fresh Take on the Holiday Gift Guide…
Upparent Offers a Fresh Take on the Holiday Gift Guide: Interactive, Unsponsored, and Built With…
What’s New in the World of Video Games?
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The Disruption Report: Toy Tariffs Could Cost Consumers $231MM in Q4
Don’t you just love an incendiary headline? So, let me tell you how we got…
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