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US politics
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

'Sylvanian Families' toy firm in settlement talks with Kildare TikTok star over parody videos featuring Japanese company's dolls

Epoch Company sues Thea Von Engelbrechten for copyright infringement over her use of Sylvanian Families dolls in promotional videos.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

K-pop's biggest stars are showing off their blind box pulls and fueling the Labubu frenzy that's taking over South Korea

Labubu, a furry doll made by the Chinese toymaker Pop Mart, has gone viral this year, with K-pop stars influencing its popularity in South Korea.
London startup
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Mattel, OpenAI Sign Deal to Bring ChatGPT to 'Iconic' Toys | Entrepreneur

This partnership will bring AI-powered experiences to Mattel's iconic toy brands like Barbie and UNO, marking a new venture for both companies in innovation.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

OpenAI and Barbie-maker Mattel team up to bring generative AI to toy-making and content creation | TechCrunch

Mattel and OpenAI are collaborating to integrate generative AI technology into the toy-making industry, focusing on safety and innovation.
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fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

145% vs. 30%: Hasbro exec breaks down how the 'pleasant surprise' of Monday's China deal changed the company's plans

Hasbro's strategy shifted significantly due to lower tariffs on Chinese imports, altering pricing and production plans.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump Treasury Chief Rips Quite Snarky' Reporter Who Dared to Ask Trump What He'd Say to Little Girls About Dolls

Trump dismissed tariff impacts on consumers, suggesting children might have fewer but more valuable dolls as a result.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Trump says American kids will be fine with fewer dolls, but the toy industry is bracing for a 'nuclear bomb'

Trump's tariffs threaten to disrupt the toy industry, significantly affecting supply chains and pricing in the upcoming holiday season.
#tariffs
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Retailers Fear Toy Shortages at Christmas as Tariffs Freeze Supply Chain

Trump's tariffs are threatening holiday product availability and increasing prices.
Supply chain disruptions may lead to toy shortages for Christmas.
Retailers fear financial loss due to increased import costs.
Businesses are consulting lawyers due to potential bankruptcy caused by tariffs.
European startups
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Toy companies grapple with raising prices due to Trump's tariffs on China

Increasing tariffs could lead to a 15-20% price hike on toys from China, affecting U.S. consumers' purchasing decisions.
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fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Unfortunately, You Have to Hand It to Trump on That "30 Dolls" Thing

Trump suggests fewer toys might be better for families due to upcoming shortages, showing a disconnect from the economic struggles of everyday Americans.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Build-A-Bear's CEO understands that adults want cute, fluffy toys too

"Barbie was one of my favorite toys when I was a kid. Barbie and plush. Those were the things that I played with a lot. And so my journey, it's almost poetic. When people look at it, they think I planned it - but I didn't."
Parenting
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

LeBron James is plastic, it's fantastic: Mattel unveils Ken doll modeled after Lakers star

Now, as an adult, I understand how vital it is for young people to have positive figures to look up to.
LA Lakers
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

How toys for adults became a $7+ billion US industry

In the US, adults are now spending over $7 billion a year on toys for themselves, signaling a significant shift in the toy market toward adult consumers.
Video games
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Board games
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Grown-ups are buying more toys than preschoolers - to the tune of $1 billion

The pandemic has sparked a surge in adult participation in Lego building, leading to the emergence of a 'kidult' phenomenon.
Video games
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Lego announces Pokemon sets are coming next year

Lego Pokémon sets are coming in 2026 with a teaser showing Pikachu's tail.
Details on specific characters and set features are still unknown.
Board games
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Grown-ups are buying more toys than preschoolers - to the tune of $1 billion

The pandemic has sparked a surge in adult participation in Lego building, leading to the emergence of a 'kidult' phenomenon.
Video games
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Lego announces Pokemon sets are coming next year

Lego Pokémon sets are coming in 2026 with a teaser showing Pikachu's tail.
Details on specific characters and set features are still unknown.
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NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

How Trump's Tariffs on China Are Affecting Toy Companies

Toy Fair New York revealed concerns about rising toy prices due to tariffs on Chinese imports.
Toy manufacturers are grappling with increased costs from tariffs imposed by the U.S. government.
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

My Little Pony, Transformers, Phase 10 join the National Toy Hall of Fame

The National Toy Hall of Fame inducted My Little Pony, Phase 10, and Transformers, honoring toys with lasting cultural significance and broad appeal.
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