Toy Wishlist Experts

‘Fart blaster’ tops Christmas toy wishlist as experts predict record sales

Despicable Me 4 tie-in smells more like popcorn while a waddling duck and an interactive pet monkey also feature. A “fart blaster” with a repertoire of 15 sounds that blasts “fog fart rings” and a ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Toys aren't just child's play. Mattel, Lego and others find 'kidults' bring in big business

Mattel, Lego and other toy companies are targeting a growing number of adults who are buying toys for themselves.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 17

They made 36 million Corn Poppers. Here's how they pick the right ones for the Toy Hall of Fame

Before the National Toy Hall of Fame inducts a new class each fall, curators at the upstate New York attraction have to figure out how to showcase the honorees

Entertainment - ABC News - October 23

See the newest inductees into the National Toy Hall of Fame

The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York, is inducting three new toys into The National Toy Hall of Fame. See which three of the 12 finalists made the cut!

‘Adults buying kids' toys to escape global turmoil’

Retailers are increasingly targeting the "kidult" market as family finances are squeezed.

Pokemon Gets Denied Entry To Toy Hall Of Fame

Nearly three decades ago, Pokemon debuted in Japan and spawned a best-selling video game franchise that continues to this day. The Pokemania phenomenon has since grown to include multiple anime ...

Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday

Toxic slime and other dangerous toys sold online in Europe

Toy Industries of Europe finds that many products on marketplaces in the ‘kids’ category are unsafe

World - Financial Times - October 17

This $600 Buzz Lightyear Is The Closest Thing To Real-Life Toy Story

Toy manufacturer Robosen Robotics has announced its next collectible figure, and similar to its line of Transformers, this new toy combines an impressive number of high-tech features with a ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 18

Former Funko CEO Is Ready For His Next Big Toy Story With Thrilljoy

Over the past decade, Funko has become synonymous with the toy collection scene. In addition to its ever-growing line of Pop vinyl figurines, Funko has clothing, plus, pins, and even other ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 23

Mattel Braces for Flat Toy Sales Ahead of Holiday Season

Mattel, the company behind Barbie doesn’t anticipate a high holiday sales season this year.

Business - Inc. - October 23

New Super7 Godzilla Minus One Collectible Toy Roars To Life

It's the 70th anniversary of Godzilla this week, and to celebrate, Super7 has revealed its new Godzilla Minus One collectible figure. This highly detailed and articulated figure is designed to be ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 1

Mattel CEO: Barbie film was about breaking convention, not ‘selling more toys’

After the success of ‘Barbie’, Ynon Kreiz plans to turn the company’s toy brands into a ‘playground’ for filmmakers

Business - Financial Times - November 4

Best Gaming, Tech, And Toy Deals In Walmart's Early Black Friday Sale

Walmart’s first Black Friday Sale is now live, with hundreds of items now available for some of the best prices of the year. Despite the fact that we’re still technically weeks away from the ...

Tech - GameSpot - 3 days ago

Mattel Apologizes for Porn Site Misprint on 'Wicked' Toy Packaging

The company didn’t disclose how many toys were affected or if it was recalling any products.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

My Little Pony, Transformers, Phase 10, inducted into Toy Hall of Fame

The National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester, New York, has enshrined a new class of honorees.

Toy Hall of Fame Welcomes My Little Pony, Transformers and Other Icons

Bronies can rejoice after years of failed bids. The list of inductees also includes Apples to Apples, ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ gamebooks, Hess Toy Trucks, and the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

How the SUP went from novelty beach toy to adventurers’ best friend

Taking part in a Scottish paddleboard marathon, Simon Usborne reflects on the sport’s unlikely evolution

World - Financial Times - 17 hours ago

‘It was to make bank managers less uptight’: the toy that put Newton’s law on executive desks

The eccentric British design firm behind Ballrace, the bestselling shiny 1970s Newton’s cradle, is celebrated in a new book. Sir Isaac Newton was a genius of science, but for many Britons of a ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Barbie boom fades at Mattel, but Hot Wheels — and adult collectors — are on an upswing

Mattel Inc. reported mixed third-quarter results, as a drop in demand for Barbie toys weighed on sales overall — but management said it expects a solid holiday season ahead and a toy-centric film ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

The best floss, according to experts and editors

Flossing helps remove plaque from teeth to prevent buildup and oral care issues. Shop the best floss and floss picks from Quip, Oral-B, Cocofloss and more.

Experts answer your Budget questions

We responded to reader’s queries about personal finance

World - Financial Times - October 31

The best sunscreens for skiing and snowboarding, according to experts

Sunscreens are essential to wear while in the snow skiing or snowboarding — here’s what to look for in an SPF.

WATCH: Communication expert weighs in on Wisconsin Senate debate

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien speaks with Columbia University professor Michael Chad Hoeppner to unpack the Wisconsin Senate debate between Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D) and challenger Eric Hovde (R).

The Best Hearing Aids of 2024, Reviewed by Experts

These WIRED-tested and audiologist-approved devices will help you hear sounds more clearly. Never miss out on a dinner conversation again.

Tech - Wired - October 21

Yankees or Dodgers? Our Experts Predict the World Series.

In the battle of blue blood M.L.B. franchises, one team has an advantage.

Sports - The New York Times - October 22

Experts' picks for East, West and NBA champs

A Celtics repeat? A Thunder breakthrough? Our experts make their picks for the season.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Why do dogs lick you? Expert explains

A dog's lick often represents affection, but there's also another reason behind the kiss that goes back to their ancestors.

Firearms Expert Reacts To S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Franchise Guns

Jonathan Ferguson, a weapons expert and Keeper of Firearms & Artillery at the Royal Armouries, breaks down more of the weaponry of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. franchise, including the Obokan from Shadow of ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 26

Expert on different sleep training methods for babies

Board-certified sleep psychologist Shelby Harris joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss sleep training, a method that helps babies learn to sleep independently. While some parents embrace it for better ...

Expert tips on lowering election-related stress

Between assassination attempts, a last-minute candidate switch and ongoing personal attacks, the nail-biter 2024 election has some Americans stressed out. In fact, the American Psychological ...

Election integrity expert warns about the spread of misinformation

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Michael Waldman, President of NYU’s Brennan Center for Justice, on how elections are actually becoming more secure.

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