In continued advocacy efforts on behalf of the toy industry to #KeepToysTariffFree, The Toy Association™ urged federal agencies to exclude toys and games from new or expanded trade measures under multiple ongoing investigations.

The government debuted a system to repay importers two months after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs at the heart of the president's trade policy.

Jay Foreman said he's "locked and loaded" for the U.S. government's launch of a new system to refund up to $166 billion in illegally collected tariffs, but ​he and many other importers are realistic that much could still go wrong.

The president of Learning Resources talks about being part of the Supreme Court case and the refund process.

The vice president of sales at Learning Resources sits down to talk how the process of refunds has been going.

Small shops across the UK are being targeted by thieves stealing collectibles worth thousands of pounds.

Acquisition expands plush platform, adds West Coast warehouse capacity, and improves pricing and freight economics for operators.

Police Say A California man was charged with grand theft after the police said he reaped about $34,000 in what an official called an “off the charts” pasta-and-switch scheme involving Lego kits.

Two gamers have filed a class action lawsuit against Nintendo, alleging that the company will be unjustly enriching itself with any refund it secures from the U.S. government over widespread tariffs last year that, among other things, hiked the prices of Nintendo hardware and accessories.

Unaudited results point to double-digit profit growth, with the company maintaining full-year guidance.

More than 300 products emphasize value-driven play, outdoor activity, and licensed entertainment.

Fans may be signaling that the off-season isn’t a lull—it’s an opportunity for content providers to boost retention and monetize engagement.

As summer approaches, the toy industry is stepping into one of its most important seasonal opportunities: getting kids back outside.

As the global toy market recovers, self-expression, wellness and collectibles are making adult shoppers just as important to the toy sector as their younger counterparts.

For toy industry businesses trying to grow in the real world, store expansion decisions can feel like a daily pop quiz.

Published alongside Toy World’s June edition, a dedicated Kidult supplement will highlight the latest ranges and developments in the sector.

Get in on the action with The 2026 Specialty Toys & Gifts Issue!

It’s a child’s play,” might be the old adage but when children play, it is anything but trivial. They are not just passing time but also learning about the world and where they belong in it. This is why a toy’s design matters far more than we realise.

Harry Pearson on the history and the appeal of quizzes and other ‘ What D’Ye Know’ Games.

Brendan Boyle offers six Wham-O-inspired lessons he'd encourage you to smuggle into your own personal or work life.

Children from New York schools are consistently winning national chess championships, and programs dedicated to teaching young people the game are booming.

Andrew Braund found his childhood collection in an attic and brought it to his friend’s trading card store. He assumed that the cards would be worth a few hundred dollars, but three of them were much more valuable than he expected.

Watch Dave from Lucky Penny Shop as he demonstrate the I’m The Lil’ ole Candy Apple Maker Set from Lisbeth Whiting Company.

Released in 1970 by Eldon, the Computer Truck was a battery-operated toy vehicle that allowed children to program its movement using directional blocks.

Released by Romper Room in 1973, Animal Farm was a children’s tabletop game in which players raced to collect matching farm animals.

The revolving door's inventor built this one over 100 years ago. It was reinstalled this week.

The Legend of Zelda Movie’s director of photography Gyula Pados has revealed how Link will look complete with his trusty shield and the all-important Master Sword.

Bandai Namco has announced that it has teamed up with A24 pictures for the live-action adaptation of the fantasy game Elden Ring which is written and directed by Alex Garland.

To commemorate the excitement of this past weekend's Wrestlemania 42, Funko, the leading pop culture and fandom lifestyle brand, have announced their newest limited edition Pop! celebrating streamer/influencer iShowSpeed and his wrestling debut!

Character Options has been appointed the exclusive UK distributor for Playmates Toys’ current Monsterverse and new Supernova product ranges, effective immediately.

Miraculous Corp has announced the significant expansion of new partners and product innovations ahead of Licensing Expo 2026.

The new Meccano Pro x Ducati Monster partnership expands upon Meccano's pro-construction range for adult builders.

The LEGO Group teases a forthcoming Spider-Man LEGO collection based on "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" made in collaboration with Marvel.

The collection blends storytelling with open-ended play patterns.

The new edition introduces a game-driven twist to conversation starters.

Precious Moments and its North American agent, The M Zone, are expanding their licensing program through a slate of new partnerships.

The agreement covers Europe and Asia as the franchise builds toward the December film release.

Aristocrat Gaming has debuted its first Monopoly slot machines to North American casinos as part of a new licensing agreement with Hasbro.

IMC Toys enters a licensing agreement with Fauna Entertainment to bring its Kpop Idol brand to the Turkish market.

Carlos Santana appoints Westbridge Licensing as his North American partner to expand his brand into a wide range of lifestyle categories.

The outer space plumbers continue to reign supreme around the world with an $83.2M global weekend ($35M dom, $48.2M overseas at 82 territories) taking Super Mario Galaxy Movie‘s global running cume to $747.4M.

'Coyote vs. Acme,' the live-action/animation hybrid long delayed from hitting screens, has finally unveiled a first trailer.

Executives at Disney and Mattel discuss their lineup of toys for Disney Pixar’s “Toy Story 5”

Laugh Factory and EPOCH Company LTD announced a landmark worldwide licensing agreement to produce the first-ever collectible trading card series dedicated exclusively to stand-up comedians.

Released on Thursday 23rd April, the debut of Finest brings premium hobby formats, design-led inserts, Premier League storytelling and more to fans.

Neuroscape TCG is a brand-new, original IP cyberpunk TCG that raised over $570,000 on Kickstarter in May 2025.

At this year's CinemaCon, Hasbro unveiled its first 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' toys, and they're truly spectacular.

Cook will move into the role of executive chairman of the board.

To cement its stronghold in Europe, WildBrain CPLG is restructuring its regional regime, including promoting four new Regional Directors.

Toy developer BOTI is reorganizing its chain of command, starting with the appointment of René Imminga as General Manager of BOTI Europe.

Industry veteran Mark McColgan is joining the Tonies team as General Manager of North America, the company’s fastest-growing market.

The GAMA Board of Directors has elected officers, including a new President and Vice-President, as the organization’s Communications Director moves on.

After less than five months in the role, Helen Cowing has announced her departure as interim Chief Financial Officer. B&M has announced that Helen Cowing has stepped down as the company's interim CFO after less than five months in the role. Peter Waterhouse, Group Financial Controller, will

The mass retailer is leaning into larger store footprints, with most of the new locations topping its average square footage.

Chinese game company’s flagship title among raft of nation’s simulation games to resonate with players at home and abroad.

The Nintendo pop-up stores have been a great way of getting hold of hard to find merchandise.

Founded by toy designer Cimmi Cumes, the brand centers on a cast of mermaid families designed to encourage nurturing, story-driven play.

Yoonique expands its award-winning Pluzzles collection with two plush assortments, bringing more kid-friendly themes to young audiences.

From now on, the Spielwarenmesse Group brings together all business areas of Spielwarenmesse eG under a single roof, thereby evolving further as an internationally active company.

The Entertainer has announced new and relocated stores across the UK as it unveils expansion plans for 2026.

The new division marks Abacus's expansion into tabletop games.

Disney Store and Go! Retail Group are bringing back the magic to brick-and-mortar with a new series of limited-time pop-ups across the U.S.

Players will be tasked with working together to make their way up Shinra Tower by strategically stacking floor and wall tiles, then balancing character meeples on the tower.

This kit is available via Asmodee's Hobby Next, an organized play platform for retailers that allows them to unlock exclusive prizes.

With revenue up 16% after dropping its bid for Warner Bros., the streamer discusses its strategy for the Playground app and vertical video.

Microsoft's new gaming leader, Asha Sharma, is making the Xbox flagship subscription more affordable.

PlayStation age verification is mandatory in June.

Nintendo announced that Splatoon Raiders, a single-player spinoff of its competitive shooter series, will launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 on July 23rd.

Co-development and porting firm Iron Galaxy Studios is adopting 'a new posture to accept these current market conditions as permanent.'

Capcom lauded the performance of its all-new IP.

The company behind Hello Kitty has launched a video game brand that plans to self-publish approximately 10 titles in the next three years.

Lucky Duck has a big hitter of its own in the Chronicles of Crime series of games, which have sold more than one million copies worldwide.

UK video game journalist Christopher Dring is reporting this evening that the UK physical launch of zany Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream was 36% bigger than Pokemon Pokopia’s launch.

Bandai Namco has lifted the veil from Dragon Ball Age 1000 and it turns out that the eagerly-awaited game is actually the third game in the well supported Dragon Ball Xenoverse series of games.

Bandai Namco has announced upcoming DLC for Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero and it’s titled Super Limit-Breaking Neo DLC.

The Ecco the Dolphin franchise is getting a collection which is titled Ecco the Dolphin: Complete.

Integrations aren't just a "lite" version of gaming strategy - they're your proof of concept.

Alterra, an Animal Crossing-inspired game that was reportedly in development for nearly three years at Ubisoft Montreal, has reportedly been canceled.

The latest video games sales charts are now in from the United States courtesy of sales tracker Circana for the month of March.

Talking Tom Gold Run's Relic Rush is a high-stakes race against a closing toxic cloud in an all-new Egyptian setting.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission warns parts of the airplane-shaped teething toy can come loose.

The organisation has been rebranded as the Syndicat des Auteurices de Jeux - the Union of Game Designers - following a vote at its annual general meeting at the Festival International des Jeux in Cannes.

Daddy Pig will be running the TCS London Marathon on Sunday 26th April and is aiming to raise £54,000 – £1 for every deaf child in the UK.

This transition reflects the next step in ITB's development as a purpose-led, non-profit initiative, formalising its commitment to acting independently and in the interests of the sector.

The Calmness Crew Founder, Frances Williams, is running the TCS London Marathon to raise money for Place2be.

Over 600 competitive puzzlers took part in the UK Nationals this year, with the five Ravensburger puzzles all kept under wraps until the clock began in each category.

Avalon Hill reveals three new tabletop games ahead of Gen Con: Guillotine, Talisman Sagas: Crown of Blood, and Fury of Dracula.

The coveted prizes at the Children's Book Fair included a new category: Best Transmedia Property.

Two Casual Tournaments and Demo Activation Planned for International Tabletop Day 2026; One Time Retailer Discount Offer for Demo Activation.

The Toy Foundation™ (TTF) is calling on companies across the industry to come together for this year’s International Day of Play (IDOP) to help ensure every child has access to toys and play.

Toy and game manufacturers are invited to participate in the “Toy Tips 2026 Internship Program,” which connects companies with university students for summer and fall internships in the toy and play industry.

Other titles picking up nominations across multiple categories included Eternal Decks, Star Trek: Captain's Chair and Hot Streak, with four each, while Magical Athlete, Molly House, Luthier, Galactic Cruise, Corps of Discovery, The Old King's Crown, Speakeasy and The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era all picked up three nods.

Alex Cutler and Peter C Hayward both saw two of their creations win the seal this year, including their co-design Critter Kitchen, Hayward's Things in Rings and Cutler's A Place for All My Books - which he co-created with Michael Mihealsick.

The industry event spotlights eco-conscious innovation, inclusive design, and charitable partnerships.

Universal Products & Experiences is returning to Licensing Expo to showcase its beloved blockbusters and its latest projects.

The organization hopes to be able to provide a continental breakfast and boxed lunch to attendees.  It is currently seeking sponsors and presenters for the event.

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