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Children's toys
Layoffs at Hasbro may be a sign that the high-flying toy industry's coming back down to Earth
Jan 30, 2023
The pandemic helped boost toy sales by more than 30%.
The big toy trend this year? Surprise! Seriously, it's surprise.
Dec 17, 2019
These popular toys bring with them something of a snag.
Gender-specific toys mean more revenue for toy makers
by
Erika Beras
Nov 26, 2018
One growing trend in toy-buying is so-called gender-neutral playthings – toys that don’t reinforce gender stereotypes like trucks for boys or dolls for girls. But those stereotypes appear hard to shake for both toy makers and consumers. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
How to be a Lego designer
by
Eliza Mills
and Tony Wagner
Jun 29, 2018
The company's vice president of design left fashion for his "ultimate childhood dream" of working with the plastic bricks.
For Build-A-Bear CEO, business isn't just about the toys, it's about the experience
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Bridget Bodnar
Nov 29, 2017
Sharon Price John weighs in on what it takes to survive as a teddy bear maker in an increasingly digital age.
The reason not to yell at Siri and Alexa
by
Adriene Hill
Nov 24, 2017
Should parents treat AI devices politely around their kids?
How Paddington, Peppa and Pooh bring in the big bucks
Jun 29, 2017
Toys and TV deals can bring in billions.
For public good, not for profit.
Joy! Kinder Eggs are coming to America
May 22, 2017
The popular European treat is changing its packaging to comply with U.S. rules.
Cayla, the connected doll, is a spy and must be destroyed
Apr 14, 2017
Parents who do not destroy the doll could face two years in jail and a fine of $26,500
A new 3-D pen lets kids create their own toys
by
Ben Johnson
and Danielle Stephens
Feb 22, 2017
Children can use the 3Doodler Start Pen to make sculptures.