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The Toy Zone Wants to Pay Someone to Test Out Halo Nerf Blasters
You're never too old to play with Nerf guns, and now you can get paid to test out Nerf's new Halo blasters.
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LEGO Is Working to Rid Its Toys of Perceived Gender Biases
Basically, the LEGO Group doesn’t think ‘LEGO for boys’ and ‘LEGO for girls’ should be separate categories.
This Custom LEGO Coffee Maker Makes Mornings More Playful
In this video, LEGO YouTuber Brick Science puts together a custom LEGO coffee maker that's both cool and functional.
These Happy Meal Concepts Inspired By Labyrinth, The Shining, and More Are an '80s Kid's Dream Come True
This line of '80s-inspired action figures and boxes from The Toy Zone imagines what Happy Meals for adults would look like.
7 Allegedly Haunted Dolls
From walking on their own two feet to populating an entire island, these dolls' creepy habits are anything but cuddly.
New LEGO Set Packs Four Super Mario 64 Levels Into One Question Mark Block
The new 'Super Mario 64' question mark block set from LEGO turns the classic video game into a tactile experience.
It Would Take a Lifetime to Solve This 12-Sided, 4800-Piece Rubik's Cube
Solving the Rubik's Cube-inspired Atlasminx puzzle from corenpuzzle would likely be a full-time job.
Check Out One of the Largest Star Wars LEGO Builds Ever Created
This sprawling model of scenes from 'The Force Awakens' may be the largest fanmade Star Wars LEGO build ever assembled.
11 Memorable ‘90s Toy Commercial Jingles
From the monster ballad stylings of 'Crossfire' to the sugary pop genius of Polly Pocket, here are some of the most memorable toy jingles from the '90s.
A Brief History of the Tamagotchi
What if a company created a toy that was so psychologically addictive that when it stopped working, the kid started crying? That's Tamagotchi.
7 Facts About Calico Critters
Calico Critters—or Sylvanian Families, as they're known outside North America—took the toy market by storm in the 1980s.
LEGO Is Working on an Eco-Friendly Brick Made From Recycled Plastic Bottles
Three years of product development has resulted in a brick that will hurt your foot just as effectively as a regular brick.
You're Gonna Need a Bigger Toy Chest: LEGO Version of Jaws's Orca Could Become a Reality
If a new design on LEGO Ideas gets enough votes, fans of 'Jaws' may soon be able to construct a miniature version of the Orca at home.
9 Facts About Toys "R" Us
That famous Toys "R" Us jingle that you can hum from memory? One of the world's most successful authors helped write it.
How to Clean LEGO Bricks, According to LEGO
If your kids are playing with LEGO pieces every day, those bricks are probably due for a deep clean.
When PEZ Sold a Candy-Shooting Gun to Kids
This candy-shooting gun from 1965 has to be one of the more questionable dispensers PEZ has ever produced.
Celebrate Pride Month With LEGO's "Everyone Is Awesome" Set
LEGO's latest Everyone Is Awesome set was designed specifically for Pride Month and commemorates the LGBTQIA+ community.
Each Side of the World's Biggest Rubik's Cube Is 67 Square Feet
Just turning one row of the Guinness World Record holder for the largest Rubik's Cube on Earth is a serious feat.
French Police Are Investigating an Interlocking Ring of LEGO Thieves
LEGO-related crimes are on the uptick, including a group from Poland said to be visiting France for the express purpose of swiping LEGO playsets to sell on the black brick market.
11 Secrets of LEGO Designers
We spoke with three LEGO designers about the ins and outs of the job, including the rigorous quality control process, their all-time favorite sets, and their unique workspace.
Kenner's Misguided Alien Toy Line of 1979
After 'Star Wars,' toy company Kenner thought they had another sci-fi hit with 'Alien.' No one seemed to consider the problem of selling toys for a film that could have gotten an X rating.
11 Retro TV Shows Based on Toys
From He-Man to My Little Pony, many classic cartoon franchises started as marketing tools for toy brands.
Mattel Adds an Eleanor Roosevelt Barbie to Its ‘Inspiring Women’ Series
Eleanor Roosevelt is joining Maya Angelou, Rosa Parks, Sally Ride, and other ‘Inspiring Women’ Barbies.
Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night Is Getting the 3D LEGO Treatment
Vincent van Gogh's "The Starry Night" has been reimagined as a blocky, 3D model that amateur LEGO artists can put together at home.