Target recalls over 560,000 expanding Easter toys that pose a severe health risk if ingested. Check the goodies in your children’s Easter baskets. Target Corp. issued a recall for over half a million Easter toys sold at its retail stores. Two products – Hatch & Grow Easter Egg and Easter Grow Toy, and Hatch Your […]
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Iconic Board Game Monopoly Heading to Nintendo Switch
Hasbro’s iconic board game launches on the hot hybrid videogame system, Nintendo Switch, this Fall. Hasbro’s iconic fast-dealing property trading game, Monopoly, is making its way to the hottest videogaming console – the Nintendo Switch. In fact, the Nintendo Switch is one of the fastest-selling consoles in videogame history and due to production shortages and high […]
Toy Box Making Its Way to UK
New toy competition show, Toy Box, heading to the UK. ABC’s new toy competition reality show is officially heading ashore to the United Kingdom. The show is produced by a joint venture between Hudsun Media, Mattel Creations, and Electus in the US. Electus International recently created an agreement with Znak & Co to bring the toy […]
STREAM Among Leading New Toy Trends
Interactive smart toys mesh with STREAM toys to create new fun. Demand for interactive electronic toys has increased in recent years due to their popularity. Indeed many of these toys are focused on entertainment, but new toys indicate that a trend may be emerging. Toys such as Think & Learn Code-a-Pillar, Meccano Meccanoid, LEGO Boost, and […]
Iconic 90’s Tamagotchi Toy Is Back!
Hit toy Tamagotchi makes a comeback in Japan. Retro toys are making a resurgence of sorts this year. After all, these classic toys have been battle-tested, so to speak, and have stood the test of time. This was evident at this year’s New York Toy Fair with a handful of classic toys making a comeback […]
Yvolution Neon Kart Ranks as Greatest Tech Toy
Yvolution’s Neon Kart was ranked #1 Tech Toy on The Gadget Show. Yvolution debuted its latest innovation at the New York Toy Fair earlier this year. Its latest innovative product is known as the Neon Kart. The Neon Kart works in tandem with a hoverboard. It allows riders of different heights and ages to ride […]
Fisher-Price Three-Peats at Tommy’s Awards
Fisher-Price scored its third victory for Best Baby Toy Brand at Tommy’s Awards. At Tommy’s Awards, Fisher-Price was honored as the Best Baby Toy Brand for 2017. Interestingly, this is Fisher-Price’s third consecutive victory at the awards ceremony. The ceremony took place at the Landmark Hotel in London and the Best Baby Toy Brand award […]
Laser X to Launch Earlier Than Expected
Laser X will launch in June in the UK thanks to positive reviews in the US and high retailer demand. Based on overwhelmingly positive reviews in the United States, Character Options will strategically move the release date ahead for their indoor/outdoor blaster game, Laser X, to June 2017. The move means that Laser X will […]
Sanrio Partners with Jumini for Mr Men and Little Miss Toy Line
Sanrio partners with Jumini Toys on Mr Men and Little Miss toys. Sanrio announced a partnership with Jumini Toys, a traditional wood toy maker, to create a new toy line based on the Mr Men and Little Miss brands. The new toy line would start with block and shaped puzzles, train sets, shape sorters and […]
Moose Toys Launches Disney Crossy Roads Toys and More
Moose Toys will create new micro figures, plush toys and more based on the popular mobile game. Moose Toys announced that it has a new toy line based on the Disney Crossy Road hit mobile game. Among the new Disney Crossy Road merchandise, Moose Toys will create micro figures, plush toys, and backpack hangers based on […]