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- Care Bears Bring Cheer to the National Toy Hall of Fame
- The Pokémon TCG Catches a Place in the National Toy Hall of Fame
- Sliding into the National Toy Hall of Fame
- Mario Grows Up by Going Younger: Nintendo Expands Its Preschool Play Strategy
- Beyond the Toy Box: Michaels Highlights the Business of Creative Play
- From Toys to Traditions: A Growing Opportunity for the Play Industry
- The Business of Sensory Play: Ted Kangaroo Earns National Recognition
- Tell Us Your Toy Story: Learning Resources’ Tom Runtz on Creativity, Challenges, and the Power of Play
- MGA’s Miniverse Real TV Reinvents Collectibles with Nostalgia and Interactive Technology
- Crayola’s Global Creativity Week Shows the Power of Education-Driven Brand Engagement
- ChizSix Top 6 – November 9, 2026
- Funrise and BBC Studios Expand Bluey Into the RC Toy Category for 2027
- From Playroom to Boardroom: PLAYMOBIL Appoints Five Kids as Christmas Marketing Officers
- CTJPA Reports Final Stats on Shanghai Shows
- Mattel Bridges Two Toy Categories With New $4.99 Hot Wheels Racer Series
- The World’s Most Difficult Jigsaw Puzzle
- Going the Distance: Rocky Proves the Lasting Power of Nostalgia Licensing
- Beyond the Board Game: A New Opportunity for the Toy and Game Industry
- Report from Shanghai – CTE China Toy Expo 2026
- Safe Toys, Stronger Brands: Building Consumer Confidence in a Crowded Marketplace
- From Cancer Recovery to Game of the Year: The Inspiring Story Behind Making Monsters
- PAW Patrol Proves the Power of Building a Franchise Beyond the Toy Aisle
- John Baulch The Friday Blog: Trick or Treat
- The Power of Peanuts — Why Timeless Licensing Extends Far Beyond the Toy Aisle
- Lovevery Proves That the Next Big Opportunity in Toys May Be the Smallest Moments
- Think Outside the Toy Box: Fuggler Proves Weird Can Be Wonderfully Collectible
- From Storybooks to STEM: Dr. Seuss Expands into Digital Learning with New App
- Care Bears Brings Care-A-Lot to Life with First-Ever Experiential Café in Mexico
- Proven Play Meets Fresh Opportunity in North America
- 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
- 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
