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MEXICO CITY — As a teenage punk 35 years ago, José Luis Escobar Hoyos wanted to show his mother that his lifestyle wasn’t just about dressing in chains and spikes and listening to loud, accelerated music. So he started a project called Kings Punks, where he collected and distributed toys for children living on the […]
(Bandai Namco Philippines Inc./Released) Did you know that a company based in the Philippines is the backbone of the capsule toy craze? For those unfamiliar, “Gashapon” is a BANDAI capsule toy brand sold through Gashapon Station, the brand’s capsule vending machine. And if you are among the collectors who are purchasing unique and limited-edition toys from capsule vending […]
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Health Canada is asking Canadian families to check any stuffed animals that may have appeared under the tree this year, because there could be a choking hazard. The agency says Chinese-made Mother and Baby Plush Toys — including animals like pandas, elephants, lions, tigers and giraffes — don’t meet Canadian safety standards and hard plastic […]
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — A Philadelphia community outreach organization was looking out for families in need this holiday season. A toy drive was held by Philadelphia Martin Luther King Jr. Association For Nonviolence Inc. “Trying to foster nonviolent principles. Let people know that there are people that care. Just giving them a message of hope,” […]
Both LEGO-fans and gearheads have one thing in common – they’re incredibly passionate. They obsess over tiny details, are always up for a challenge, and champion their cause with a puffed chest. In short, they’re diehards, so when LEGO launches a car model on its brick-based platform, you best bet it drives both communities wild! […]
Millions of parents across the U.S. are scrambling to complete their holiday shopping. In honor of the season, The Onion looks at the history of the most popular Christmas toys. 1877: Millions of trees are felled across the country to keep up with children’s demands for woodcuts of President Rutherford B. Hayes. 1933: Do you […]
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Tis the season to shop for brand new toys — if you remember Saturday morning cartoons, you probably remember Saturday morning commercials for the latest and greatest gadgets and gizmos. Of course, there were just some standards in toys — the “gotta-haves” like Silly Putty — and most of the […]
I’m going to make a confession here. My house is full of toys that don’t get played with very often. Between my five boys, a mountain of toys comes in every Christmas and birthday. While they do appreciate every toy when they open it, only a few are actually played with more than once or […]
Finding the perfect gift for kids can be a playful adventure, especially when it comes to choosing the right toys. This holiday season, many shoppers turn to IKEA for creative and engaging toy options that spark imagination and curiosity. Ever wondered why grown adults are fighting over stuffed toys in the IKEA checkout line? Buckle […]