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- Happy 100th Birthday to Jack Ryan
- CVS Pharmacy Expands Toy and Collectibles Assortment for Fall 2026
- Vintage Toys and Iconic Collectibles Take Center Stage at Morphy’s November Auction
- Toy industry heavyweights support Hollywood autism community for Halloween holiday
- ChizSix Top 6 – October 23, 2026
- What’s New in the Toy Industry?
- From Playroom to Screen: MAGNA-TILES Launches Animated Series
- Spin Master Builds a Horror Powerhouse with Paramount Partnership
- Hasbro Raises 2026 Outlook as Gaming and Licensed Toys Drive Growth
- Petco Love Taps Into Blind-Box Craze With Plush Collectibles That Give Back
- Michaels and Hallmark Partnership Highlights Growing Demand for Screen-Free Play
- Burger King Taps Into Collectibles Trend With Hello Kitty Mystery Toys
- Classic Games Go Upscale With Silver Oak and Throwing Doubles Collaboration
- John Baulch The Friday Blog: Sorting Fact from Fiction
- From Dinosaur Park to Family Game Night: A New Approach to Toy Marketing
- Beyond the Toy Aisle: Hello Kitty’s Latest Licensing Move
- The Toy Association Sets 2027 LA Preview Market Dates
- Bagging Board Games for Fun and Nonprofit
- Mattel Expands Automotive Licensing with Nissan Skyline GT-R Building Set
- Why ToyFest 2027 Should Be on Your Toy Industry Calendar
- LEGO’s Star Wars and Marvel Crossover Shows the Power of Fan-Driven Licensing
- Beyond the Toy Aisle: M&M’S and Marvel Showcase the Power of Licensing
- Fandom Fuels Holiday Retail Opportunities as The Pop Insider Reveals 2026 Gift Guide
- The Innovators Who Shaped Play: 2027 Toy Industry Hall of Fame Revealed
- Barbie Keeps Swinging with Serena Williams
- Jay Foreman’s Blog: Liberation Day 3.0
- Squishmallows Steps Into Streetwear with VANDYTHEPINK Collaboration
- Toybox Adds Harry Potter to Its Licensed 3D Printing Platform
- Roger Lynch Takes the Helm as Mattel Looks Beyond the Toy Aisle
- Halloween’s Longer Selling Season Opens New Opportunities for Toys
- Paladone WeCool Taps Matthew Lauderbach to Drive Product Development
- Toys Stay on the List as Holiday Shoppers Rethink How They Spend
- Ynon Kreiz Takes Mattel’s Franchise-Building Playbook to Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery
- Toys Lead U.S.-China Tariff Relief List with $9.8 Billion in Imports
- What’s New in the World of Video Games?
- Perkins Puts Mahjong on the Menu With Limited-Edition Game Set
- Rocky Horror Show Bobbleheads Tap Into the Power of Cult Fandom
- Dollar General Makes a Bigger Play for Holiday Toy Shoppers
- Spin Master and Universal Expand Partnership with Multi-Property Plush Deal
- EverBoard Brings Hasbro Classics and AI Game Creation to the Digital Tabletop
- John Baulch The Friday Blog: Suppy and Demand
- Kids Aren’t Growing Out of Toys, They’re Making Play Cool Again
- PAC-MAN Gets Moving With New Active Play Experience on Nex Playground
- Toy Brands, Media and Creators Connect at Journée Presse & Influence
- From Disney Afternoon to What’s Next: Maestro Expands REWIND
- More Than a Doll: MGA Expands Mirror Mi Across Product and Entertainment
- FAO Schwarz Expands Its Reach With First-Ever Amazon Storefront
- One IP, Five Brands: Mattel Expands the World of Bluey
- John Baulch The Friday Blog: All to Play For
- Beyond the Toy Box: Little Diggers Builds on the Rise of Experiential Play
- Toys ‘R’ Us Expands U.S. Footprint With 120 New Standalone Stores
- Global Toy News’ Neurodivergent Voices in Play Players Judge the Second Annual Kidult Awards!
- Game Night Grows Up: Hitster Music Bingo Turns Up the Volume
- ON TOP in Shantou–A Transformative Trip
- What’s New in the World of Board Games?
- Treasure Trove Bets Big on the Future Value of Pop Culture
- Traverse Group Launches ToyVerse With Fall 2027 Retail Plans
- McFarlane Toys Taps Franchise Veteran Joshua Izzo for President
- Dee Dee Wright: On a Mission with Purpose Toys
- What’s New in the World of Video Games?
- Adult Game Night Evolves as Hunt A Killer Blends True Crime and Tattoo Culture
- What’s New in the Toy Industry?
- The Rizzler Deal Signals the Growing Power of Creator-Led Toy Licensing
- LEGO and Space Exploration Come Together in New Interactive Experience
- Toy Industry to Watch as Mattel Heads to Three Investor Events
- Beyond the Build: Santoki Turns a LEGO Clock Into a Creative Platform
- Hasbro Brings NFL Fandom to the Toy Aisle
- From Childhood Comfort to Adult Nostalgia: The Multigenerational Power of Plush
- Could Wizz Be the Toy Aisle’s Next Breakout Character?
- P.F. Chang’s Taps the Power of Plush to Support Children’s Hospitals
- Beyond the Toy Aisle: Gremlins Taps the Growing Market for Experiential Collectibles
- Toys “R” Us Asia Sees a New Opportunity as Families Turn Back to Physical Play
- “Hobbyween” Highlights Growing Consumer Appetite for Creative, Hands-On Activities
- The Disruption Report: AI in Customer Service
- Hot Wheels Taps Maluma, Supercar Blondie & Lewandowski for Global Legends
- John Baulch The Friday Blog: 119 Days and Counting
- Hape Builds on Pixel Piano Success with Expanded Pixelz Line
- Toys Are Booming — and Kids Aren’t the Only Ones Buying
- The Toy Association™ & Javits Center Announce Toy Fair® Dates through 2032
- Mattel Brick Shop Builds on Gaming Nostalgia with Xbox Set
- John Baulch The Friday Blog: That’s Entertainment
- UGLYDOLL Is Back: Jazwares Reimagines a Cult Toy Favorite for a New Generation
- Break Time: Old Dog, New Tricks: Slinky Dog Gets an Unexpected Second Life
- Beyond Game Night: Mattel Builds a Competitive Entertainment Platform Around UNO
- The Playground Podcast: Dr. Kate Renshaw
- Barbie, Bluey, Spider-Man and Sonic Reveal the Power of Interactive IP
- Spin Master’s Hapiko Deal Signals the Next Evolution of AI-Powered Play
- The Disruption Report: Credit Card Debt Grows
- John Baulch The Friday Blog: Holidays in the Sun
- New FAO “Jewel Box” Opens in NYC Nordstrom
- What’s New in the Toy Industry?
- From Toy Aisles to Stadiums: BDA Expands the Reach of Iconic IP
- Last Call for TOTY: 2027 Award Nominations Near Deadline
- More Than a Doll: Whitney Houston Barbie Shows the Power of Legacy, Nostalgia and Cultural Connection
- Little Tikes Turns Role Play Into a Lifestyle with Sweet Spaces
- Toy Industry M&A in H1 2026: Strategic Deals Take Center Stage
- Jerry Goldsmith Named Just Play Prez
- Two Legacy Brands, One Fresh Play Strategy: Hasbro Meets Yes & Know
- From Squishy Craze to Lifestyle Brand: What’s Next for Mystery Squishy Dumplings
- Funko’s Q2 Results Show the Staying Power of the Collectibles Market
