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Designing Play: Toy Industry Trends for 2026

  • by Blue Bot Advertising
  • Posted on January 3, 2026

As the toy industry continues to evolve, 2026 is shaping up to be a year…

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  • The Playground Podcast

The Playground Podcast: Azhelle Wade

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on December 30, 2025January 3, 2026

We have been hoping to land this guest for a while—and finally the stars aligned.…

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  • Insights

Designing Calm: Toys That Help Alleviate Anxiety in Modern Times

  • by Blue Bot Advertising
  • Posted on June 18, 2025

In a fast-paced and often stressful world, toys have emerged as more than just a…

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  • Charity

Discover How Marine Toys for Tots Expands Its Mission

  • by Global Toy News
  • Posted on April 10, 2025April 11, 2025

For over 77 years, Toys for Tots has been spreading joy to countless children in…

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  • Posts by Miguel Ortuno

10 Tips for Effective Branding in the Toy Industry

  • by Blue Bot Advertising
  • Posted on April 1, 2025

Building a toy brand is all about sparking joy and capturing imaginations! To make a…

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  • Posts by Miguel Ortuno

The Power of Creative Play: Why Art and Design Toys Matter

  • by Blue Bot Advertising
  • Posted on December 27, 2024December 27, 2024

In a world increasingly driven by technology and innovation, creativity has become one of the…

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  • Posts by Miguel Ortuno

The Colors of Christmas 2024: How Hue Shapes Holiday Toy Trends

  • by Blue Bot Advertising
  • Posted on December 12, 2024December 12, 2024

As we are in the midst of the 2024 holiday season, the toy industry once…

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  • Uncategorized

The Power of Scent in Toys

  • by Guest Author
  • Posted on November 15, 2024November 21, 2024

The Power of Scent in Toys:  Why Scented Natural Polymer Adds Value to Play and…

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  • The Playground Podcast

The Playground Podcast: Purposeful Play & Learning Design: Dr. Ben Miller of LeapFrog

  • by Global Toy News
  • Posted on October 23, 2024

Designing effective and engaging learning toys for children is always a challenge. It’s one that…

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  • The Playground Podcast

Josh Garrett: Readyland and Revolutionizing Play with Tech

  • by Global Toy News
  • Posted on August 13, 2024August 13, 2024

In this episode Chris talks to industry veteran and technology whiz kid Josh Garrett about…

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  • The Playground Podcast

The Playground Podcast: Design Edge and Its Ongoing Success with Matt Nuccio

  • by Global Toy News
  • Posted on July 30, 2024

In this episode, Chris talks to Matt Nuccio, president of Design Edge. This full-service design,…

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  • Guest Blogger

Enhancing Play Experiences: The Intersection of Neurodiversity and Toy Design

  • by Guest Author
  • Posted on April 11, 2024April 11, 2024

K.C. Bugg, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist in New York and California with over…

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  • Culture and Society

Charles Harrison: The Black Industrial Designer Who Revamped View-Master

  • by The Strong
  • Posted on February 10, 2021

Born in Shreveport, Louisiana in 1931, Charles Harrison spent his childhood playing with model airplanes…

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