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Picture: Hot Toys, Mattel and Bandai Welcome to Toy Aisle, io9’s regular roundup of the latest cool toys on the internet. This week: Buzz gets the toys Andy dreamed of for Light year, jurassic world conjures up the mother of all T-Rex toys, and Hot Toys gets shocking for aRead More →
MIKE MATHER/Stuff The Farmers department store at the Chartwell shopping center was targeted by the four child burglars aged seven, 10, 11 and 12. Police say they are shocked after four children, including one aged just seven, were caught trying to steal from a Hamilton shopping center in the earlyRead More →
In the world of vintage and modern toy collecting, there has always been a king. That king being Star Wars. When I look back at the past 45 years of the Star Wars franchise as a whole, no one has done better. Outside of George Lucas’ genius in creating anRead More →
New images have given customers a glimpse of a new Derbion toy store ahead of its opening this weekend. Toy Planet will open its new store on the ground floor of the City Mall at 9am on Saturday, April 30. The local independent retailer is moving into a new unit,Read More →
Precious Moments Family of Companies, Inc. has hired John Plys, a seasoned toy and gift industry executive, as Managing Director. Plys has spent over 15 years leading toy/gift/novelty businesses and has a proven track record of achieving substantial sales and profit growth, revitalizing brands, creating economic value for shareholders andRead More →
Earth Day was April 22, and what better time to introduce your socially conscious family and friends to the toy company’s eco-friendly party games, Big Potato. Now you can start your game and feel good about not destroying the Earth! It’s not easy being green, but here’s how Big PotatoRead More →
When Jack Dorsey stepped down as CEO of Twitter in November 2021, the company seemed vaguely at peace for the first time in its tumultuous 15-year history. Granted, the stock wasn’t lighting any fires, but the company had weathered storm Trump with a world-changing ban. Trolls and bots were alwaysRead More →
When Andy’s Toys hijack a Pizza Planet truck to rescue Woody in “Toy Story 2”, three squeaky alien toys from the arcade are found inside the vehicle. A quick turn sends the trio falling out the window, but they are saved from their fate by a quick-thinking Mr. Potato Head.Read More →
The video of the whole experiment is available on YouTube. (Credits: Guinness World Records on YouTube) The experiment performed was known as elephant toothpaste. This was done by adding hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) to liquid dish soap with potassium iodide (KI) as a catalyst. An American toy company has set theRead More →
Toy Symphony by Michael Gow is the latest offering from Fortitude Valley Theater Ad Astra and it is a captivating performance. Located next to the heart of Fortitude Valley, it’s the perfect place for a hassle-free night out at the theatre. The three-week race Toy Symphony just started and it’sRead More →
German retailer Wagners has added a variety of new LEGO product listings for upcoming sets. Some of these have been rumored for quite some time now and the listings lend some credence to those rumors. Of course, this isn’t the complete list as there are still some themes that aren’tRead More →
Picture: Hot Toys, VAT19 and Habsro Welcome to Toy Aisle, io9’s roundup of the coolest products on the internet lately. Join us as we sip a cup of potato juice and watch Hasbrois the last ginormous Transformers toy, the one and only Hawk Eye join Hot Toys’ Marvel offerings, andRead More →
Prices and availability of offers may change after posting. There are lots of reasons why sex toys are great, but unfortunately their environmental impact isn’t really one of them. Sustainable buying practices, like buying refurbished technology or finding products you can use for life, don’t apply seamlessly to sex toys.Read More →
One of the Disneyland hotels will change theme around Toy story. DisInsider reports as Disney cast members at the Paradise Pier Hotel at Disneyland Resort have been told that the hotel will be redesigned to the iconic toy story franchise. Re-theme rumors have been around for months, ever since conceptRead More →
Demand for outdoor and sports toys continued to soar in 2021, with NPD Group seeing stronger sales than the previous year in these categories at $5.86 billionand the trend is expected to continue this year. “Despite the inflation and price increases that have accompanied pandemic life, we know that parentsRead More →
Click to enlarge Photo: Provided by Earth to Kentucky Some of the figures displayed in the Earth to Kentucky art exhibit, The Colonel: A Group Art Exhibition Colonel Harland David Sanders is synonymous with fried chicken, but who is he really? The man started selling his secret recipe chicken inRead More →
Which ‘Scooby-Doo’ toy is the best? When the mystery brews, the Scooby gang is on the trail. If a child in your life is a big fan of “Scooby-Doo” TV shows or movies, you might be looking for a “Scooby-Doo” toy to make them smile. From action figures to plushRead More →
David Beckham once gifted Victoria Beckham an AS*x toy worth $1.8 million, which was said to be studded with diamonds (Photo credit: Instagram) It’s common for Western stars to be caught shopping in adult stores, but that doesn’t make it any less of a talking point in tabloids and gossipRead More →
This video which was shared on Instagram shows the expressions of an adorable Golden Retriever dog after being caught for stealing a toy from the store. There are several dog and puppy videos on the internet that make for a hilarious and cute watch – sometimes both at the sameRead More →
Spin Master Corp. (TSE:TOY – Get Rating) received a consensus “Buy” recommendation from the eleven analysts who cover the company, reports Marketbeat Ratings. One analyst rated the stock with a hold recommendation and four gave the company a buy recommendation. The 1-year average target price among analysts who have updatedRead More →
When Rihanna left the AS*xc toy store with a copy of Ellen Von Unwerth in her arms (Photo credit – Rihanna / Instagram) Rihanna is one of the most famous artists in the music industry and her popularity has a lot to do with the bossy attitude she carries. SheRead More →
A rare Star Wars toy that has been hunted down at a bargain for 99p is set to sell for £1,000. A savvy collector scavenged a Yak-Face figurine from Return of the Jedi from a Tesco in the 1980s. Originally priced at £1.59, it was marked down for a quickRead More →
A Stockport mum has joked about her ‘traumatic’ day at work – after her five-year-old son spotted an adult toy on the pavement. Bethany Keane was walking around Edgeley with her baby boy, Zack, yesterday (April 14) when he made the alarming discovery. When Zack asked his mother what theRead More →
Search for toys Evaluation: Tyrant Evaluation: None of us ever really grow up. We get married, we take out mortgages, we grow old, but the child lives in us. And like all children, it can be very expensive. In his stylish new detached house in a quiet estate in Middlesbrough,Read More →
New Jersey, United States,- The global Model Car Market is comprehensively and thoroughly examined in the report, focusing on the competitive landscape, regional growth, market segmentation, and market dynamics. For the preparation of this in-depth research study, we have used the latest primary and secondary research techniques. The report providesRead More →
Cops investigated for blasting DISNEY songs out of their cruiser in a quiet neighborhood in an attempt to use music copyright infringement to stop videos of them going viral Santa Ana, Calif. Cops Played Toy Story, Mulan, and Encanto Classics The officer pumped the tracks so people couldn’t download themRead More →
Easter weekend is fast approaching and the classic Easter Egg Hunt is happening this Friday. The Up-Cycled Easter Party begins at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 15, 2022, at Riverfront Park, and children are asked to bring toys in good second-hand condition. These toys will be hidden throughout the area,Read More →
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. – FOX13 spoke to law enforcement and parents about safety precautions to take even when kids are playing with toy guns. An 8-year-old girl died after being shot in the head over the weekend in Marion, Arkansas. Marion police say the shooting happened when a group of peopleRead More →
With the official opening of the Toy Story Hotel, one of the biggest questions is what kind of merchandise is on sale at the brand new hotel and what kind of store everything is located in. and documented the whole experience! Back near the main hotel entrance is Gift Planet.Read More →
Grandchildren and grandparents share a beautiful bond. They are the ones who always stand by their grandchildren to support them. The love between the two has no words to define this special relationship. However, this love is not limited to humans and extends to pets as well. As of now,Read More →
A new toy store is opening in Birmingham on the site of a former bedroom store in a shopping centre. Birmingham-based Toys4you are opening their first outlet in the former Sharps store on the Parade, next to the Gracechurch Center in Sutton Coldfield. The business started two years ago, justRead More →
Amazon sellers have artificially boosted influential customers’ ratings of their products by co-opting positive reviews of unrelated items, a leading consumer magazine has reported. Which? said nine of the 10 highest-rated headphones on Amazon carried rave reviews that were actually for products like stuffed animals, puzzles, and umbrellas. Among them,Read More →
Crazy Aaron’s has launched a limited edition Play it Forward Thinking Putty in partnership with The Toy Foundation (TTF). All proceeds will go directly to support the millions of children and families affected by the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Available in TTF’s signature orange with playful purple sparkles, it willRead More →
ELLSWORTH, Maine — A longtime downtown toy and book store is being sold to new owners. Michael Curtis, owner of Union River Book and Toy Company, sells the business to local residents Molly and David DiLena. Curtis retains ownership of the Main Street building where the store is located, whichRead More →
New Jersey, United States – This educational toys market The report provides detailed market insights to help companies make better business decisions and build growth plans based on market forecasts and trends. The research focuses on group research of data from primary and secondary sources. This Educational Toys Market reportRead More →
After a short time away from the toy business Steve Cox, an experienced sales professional, wants to return to the industry he loves and is full of ideas to develop new ranges for the market. He is looking to work with a new company that can take advantage of hisRead More →
New Jersey, United States – The research study on the Preschool Toys Market offers you detailed and precise analyzes to strengthen your position on the market. It provides the latest updates and powerful insights on the Preschool Toys industry to help you improve your business tactics and ensure strong revenueRead More →
Toy Review: The Original Superheroes Series 1 by NECA NECAThe Original Superheroes line, at least for now, offers variations of their Earth Defenders numbers, which is an interesting way to go about it backwards. Defenders is a tribute line to a cartoon and toy series that updated old King FeaturesRead More →
It was an exciting weekend for many who visited the Farm Toys and Collectibles Fair at the Clearspring Center in Steinbach. This event attracted approximately 25 exhibitors from across Manitoba as well as Saskatchewan and Ontario. It was organized by John Wiebe who says he could quickly feel the excitementRead More →
Rachael and William Sankey at the store with their boys George, nine, Daniel, 16 and David, 18 Harold’s Toy Store in Shrewsbury Road, is named after a well-known local bricklayer and father of William Sankey who started the business with his wife Rachael and mother Louisa. “We’ve had some lovelyRead More →
Picture: Takara Tomy, Hot Toys and Sideshow Collectibles Welcome to Toy Aisle, io9’s regular roundup of all things good and plastic on the internet. This week, Lego dives into Light yearand Moon Knight enters the world of merchandising with new figures from Hot Toys and Hasbro. In addition, started, theRead More →
A GLAMOR mum-of-two ran over a toy shop worker and carried him 50ft on the bonnet of her car after stealing scooters worth £130. Barbara Young, 25, had her young son by her side when she rammed her Fiat 500 into the Smyths store assistant outside the store in Eccles,Read More →
Barbara Young, 25, drove to West One Retail Park in Eccles, Greater Manchester, with her sister and son, where they collected two electric scooters – worth £130 – and a full bag other items. They went to checkout and then left with the items. But on the way out, Young’sRead More →