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‘A Bundle of Horridness’: The Great Teddy Bear Panic of 1907
Little kids loved them—but adults thought they were setting up girls to have no motherly instincts.
TOYS
20 of the Most Valuable Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Toys
TMNT collectible toys are still a hot commodity on sites like eBay, but retro figures like Undercover Raphael rake in the most bucks.
Yes, You Should Be Washing Your Pet’s Toys—Here’s How
Protect your pets from harmful pathogens by washing their toys properly.
‘Like Winning the Lotto for Kids’: Remembering Nickelodeon’s Super Toy Run
For close to 20 years, Nick gave kids a chance to indulge in toy greed. Not everyone came out unscathed.
LEGOLAND Reveals Christmas Tree Made of Over 364,000 LEGO Bricks
LEGOLAND has a lot to offer, including at 35-foot LEGO tree.
8 of the Biggest Holiday Gift Fads From the ‘90s and ‘00s
Holiday toy crazes come and go, but some retro toys like Tickle Me Elmo and the Talkboy are as iconic today as they were 30-odd years ago.
KFC Releases Fried Chicken-Inspired Tamagotchi Toy
KFC customers in Spain can now raise their own digital fried chicken pet.
Ready or Not: How Time Out Dolls Went From Cute to Creepy
Are time out dolls cursed? People in certain corners of the internet seem to think so.
6 of History’s Most Tragic Shopping Stampedes
Black Friday shopping may stress you out, but as these tragic shopping stampedes from history show, things could always end up looking a lot worse.
10 Adorable Facts About Cabbage Patch Kids
The holiday toy craze of 1983 inspired a line of counterfeit Kids that were stuffed with flammable rags.
Aldi Unveils Its Advent Calendars for 2024
Aldi’s shoppers, rejoice! The store’s 2024 Advent calendars are coming soon.
Watch Retro Ouija Board Commercials From the 1990s
Parker Brothers had no qualms about marketing Ouija boards to teens 30 years ago.
PBS’s Woolly Mammoth Action Figure Recreates the Majestic Beast at 1:18 Scale
The shelf-sized mammoth comes with three sets of tusks, including one with battle damage.
Is Playing With a Laser Pointer Safe for Cats?
Watching your cat chase a laser pointer is undeniably hilarious, but these popular pet toys remain controversial. Here’s what the experts say.
LEGO Wants to Source Half Its Plastic from Renewable Materials by 2026
The iconic toy company plans to reduce its environmental impact.
How Did the Teddy Bear Get Its Name?
The origins of the teddy bear involve President Theodore Roosevelt, a bear hunt, a political cartoon, and the owner of a candy shop in New York.
8 of the Most Valuable Madame Alexander Dolls
The most expensive dolls of all time sold for tens of thousands of dollars.
Quiz: Which Original Beanie Baby Are You?
See which ’90s Beanie best fits your personality.
LEGO’s New Mario Kart Series Brings the Classic Game to Life
Mario Kart is getting the LEGO treatment—finally.
The History—and Value—of the Princess Diana Beanie Baby
Trying to sell your Princess Diana Beanie Baby? She probably isn’t worth as much as you hope—here’s why.
The ’80s Toy That Was Considered a Threat to National Security
The F-19 became the bestselling model plane of all time. Some feared it leaked some highly classified military secrets.
LEGOLAND New York Is Hiring a Master Model Builder
Of all the LEGOLAND jobs, this is probably the most hands-on.
When Speed Streak Tried to Turn Hamsters into Toys
Tiny race cars running on hamster power angered animal advocates.
Officers Recover Thousands of Stolen LEGO Sets From Oregon Toy Shop
Law enforcement officers in Eugene, Oregon, are cracking down on the LEGO black market.