After the US Supreme Court ruled in Learning Resources' favour in its lawsuit against President Trump and his IEEPA tariffs, Toy World spoke to the company's CEO to understand the importance of the verdict.

Bids Due in May as Restructuring Moves Forward

The e-commerce giant is latest company to impose the temporary fees as the Iran war drives up energy prices.

Last month the EU launched an investigation into Snapchat’s compliance with child-protection rules.

The report highlights a changing landscape shaped by consolidation in the entertainment industry, the rise of digital-first IP, and growing demand for creator-led brands.

Love it or hate it, the squishy sensory toy is having a moment.

There are few industries more closely tied to the idea of the future than toys - which is exactly why it's sustainability journey matters so much.

A professional survey by The Toy Coach examining how toy industry practitioners are using artificial intelligence today, and where the biggest gaps, concerns, and unmet opportunities still live.

Recently, plastic resin suppliers in China have been giving notice to factories that, due to the U.S.-Israel war in the Middle East and instability with global oil prices, plastic resin costs may be on the rise.

Portfolio blends cozy-cute and spooky comedic properties as licensing momentum builds.

Gill Archer, VP Hardlines and Food+ at Disney Consumer Products EMEA, looked at the impact that bag charms are making on pop culture and why Disney YuYus standout within the marketplace.

Gabriela Jiménez García takes a thorough look at the trends currently leading the Pocket Money Toys & Collectibles/Blind Boxes category, and some of the key launches set to make waves this year.

Toy World looked at the trends dominating the Games & Puzzles category and considered some of the significant launches to happen within the coming year.

The concern is straightforward: as Labubu’s popularity fades, does Pop Mart have another hit to sustain its momentum? Or will it go the way of many one-time successes?

After fully acquiring Mattel163, the toyco is looking to make gaming a top priority, prioritize licensing partnerships, and form a direct relationship with players, says SVP Marcus Liassides.

Keri Blakinger discusses the role games like Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons has had on prisoners living on death row.

Dr. Hollis provides both basic knowledge and practical tools to help us assess ourselves and better understand who we are and what we really want in careers, relationships of all kinds, and society.

A lone jar of Nutella could be seen floating through the cabin of NASA's Moon astronauts minutes before they set an important record.

Released in 1985 by Hasbro, Watchimals were wearable toy watches in the form of soft animal characters that concealed a digital timepiece.

Released in 1959 by Hasbro, the Atomic Submarine Torpedo Toy was a mechanical action game that simulated submarine warfare through target-based play.

“Time for the Captain’s party!”

When a military general inherits a toy making company and begins making war toys, his employees band together to stop him before he ruins the name of Zevo Toys forever.

Coming Q3 2026, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners – Hunted is a cooperative, real-time strategic game in which players take on the roles of the iconic Edgerunners crew.

As part of the multi-year deal, Fanatics Collectibles will gain the rights to use official team logos, names, marks, helmet designs, uniforms and branding.

MGA Entertainment is expanding its Miniverse line with a new concept that blends music licensing, tactile play, and display into a format built for today’s collectible-driven retail environment.

Save space on your shelf! Hasbro is hitting launch on a stellar Monopoly set inspired by 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.'

Players put their Pokémon trivia skills to the test with this game.

WolfPak is partnering with Wizards of the Coast to create a new line of licensed loot inspired by Dungeons & Dragons.

The new platform delivers original youth-focused content.

To celebrate the pup's prehistoric premiere, Spin Master is digging up a new line of toys inspired by 'PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie.'

From My Little Pony fashion to “Transformers’” 40th anniversary celebrations, discover how Hasbro is redefining brand engagement across categories and generations.

From an official Monopoly game to a 'Hatchin Yoshi' interactive toy, here's a look at the most popular 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' merch to buy online.

'One Piece' Season 3 is titled 'The Battle of Alabasta.' The Netflix adventure series also is getting an animated Lego special in September.

New sets spotlight Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappé, and Vini Jr. alongside global fan activations.

Surge Brands has been appointed as the exclusive global licensing agent for the Scentco Inc. novelty brand Fart Monster.

To celebrates its 5th anniversary, Moose Toys Canada is looking ahead with two new distribution partners: Incredible Group and Asmodee Canada. 

The crowdfunded party game brings three gameplay experiences inspired by the hit series.

In this game, players assemble a group of adventurers to explore the world of Octopath Traveler.  The 328-page core rulebook includes character creation rules, lore, and rules; the game engine is a 2D6-based TRPG system.

The cuts are happening across its film, TV and corporate divisions.

Fizban’s Fortune is a new dice collection inspired by the magic and mystery of dragons.

No Loading Games, the publisher behind the physical edition of The Witcher 3’s Gwent, has announced that its future tabletop titles will be distributed in the UK exclusively by Zatu Distribution.

In honor of 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' hitting theaters this May, JAKKS Pacific is transforming the film's stars into Disney ily 4EVER dolls.

Hong Kong-based toymaker Longshore Limited is taking its turn at the tiles by acquiring the best-selling game Rummikub and its IP.

The LEGO Group brings more dinosaur adventures to families with seven new additions to its Jurassic World line.

The transition keeps succession in-house as Mattel evolves its commercial playbook.

Mary Price and David Martin to step down after 11 years at Addo Play as further changes take place to the senior leadership structure of The Entertainer Group.

From former NASA engineer to YouTube and Netflix star, Mark Rober is inspiring the new generation with his unique, entertaining approach to STEM learning.

It’s easy to forget that toy distributors and tie-in retailers had zero clue what George Lucas had cooking in 1977 — but a lack of merch supply only exacerbated demand for the movie. Mark Hamill will never forget that explosive moment.

Asha Bhalsod, the founder of Etopia Consultancy, tells Toy World readers why toy brands should maximise on Amazon advertising's strategic capabilities.

Oh Yaas, a trading card company, has named Nolan Bushnell and his son, Brent Bushnell, as strategic advisors.

Martin will join Inside Out Toys as its new Sales Agent for the Midlands, bringing over 14 years of experience to the role.

Persy interviews the Trade Activation Specialist for Funko and owner of Lichenwood Games, LLC where he is on his third game project.

The Head of Partnership at Pudgy Penguins talks about how he was the beneficiary of mentorship 20 years ago and he is focused on doing the same thing for the upcoming generation of people (and kids) in the toy industry.

Like a lot of young children, Matthew Shifrin loved building Lego sets. But because he was blind, Shifrin had to rely on friends and family to help him complete his creations.

Company launched investigation into allegations that Shell disclosed confidential information related to deals.

Freddie has joined the Toy World team and will be working alongside Sales Director Mark Austin. 

Danny Cowtan, General Manager of EMEA at Crayola, shared with readers Crayola’s plans for the UK and what is in the pipeline for the coming months.

Streaming, new series, and film labels position the franchise for international growth.

TOMY's Licca dolls have arrived to North American markets with designs featuring Japanese-inspired styles, character collaborations and more.

Following its acquisition of Lylli, Spin Master reveals plans to expand its digital reading offerings with IP-driven content.

All About Games' Philip Hatch, Head of Marketing & Events, tells Toy World about the service provider's extensive knowledge of the board game market and how it uses it to offer support to some of the industry’s tabletop gaming companies.

Tree Town Toys and J2K Fun-gistics are partnering to create an all-in-one service program to support toymakers as they grow their businesses.

This program is aimed at offering board gamers a chance to try out the newest edition of CATAN at their LGS.

Marketers move to get ahead of growing consumer skepticism by labeling content that doesn’t use AI.

The new division, Paramount Global Publishing, will adapt the company's IP into books and other titles, while also developing new original stories that could find their way to the screen.

Florian Gigot hopes BoardGameCommerce will give publishers with smaller print runs - of between 500 and 1,000 units - a more sustainable financial option than the traditional distribution model.

Gabriela Jiménez García sat down with Phil Cassidy, Managing Director of Casdon, to explore how one of Britain's oldest toy companies started, how its impressive 80-year milestone is being celebrated and more.

Called Netflix Playground, the app is focused on games aimed at kids aged eight and under, and, like the rest of Netflix's gaming lineup, Playground games are included as part of a Netflix subscription.

Sony Interactive Entertainment has entered an agreement to acquire the machine learning company to improve visuals and rendering techniques.

Nintendo expands Switch 2 titles while Outright Games adds fresh content across its lineup.

From early learning products to collectibles, brands expand how audiences engage with games and characters.

What could be more important to a child than imaginative play? Modern toys are feature rich, no doubt – but sometimes bells and whistles can take center stage over fundamental design. Does it need to charge to be played with? Does it really need an app? There will always be a need for companies with big ideas and a grounded philosophy of fostering analog, imaginative play. Jasey’s Toy Chest brings the joy of classic, imaginative play back to households with thoughtfully designed wooden toys that are developmentally rich and joyful, while centering on educational play and fun.

With the adoption of the new Toy Safety Regulation, toy manufacturers can expect many changes during its 54-month implementation period. This presentation gave an overview of the most significant changes.

From celebrating the power of play with thousands of families at the White House to engaging policymakers on Capitol Hill, The Toy Association™ is bringing the toy industry’s voice to Washington, D.C. this week.

The period for returning Toy Fair® exhibitors to submit their renewal applications opened April 1; companies that wish to submit their renewal application for Toy Fair 2027 should note the following important information.

Mensa in Deutschland has run the awards contest since 2009, and has operated a ‘shorter games’ category for more than a decade and lighter two-player games prize since 2019.

Mall of America showcases popular collectibles at a pop-up shop with Tamashii Nations from April 3 through April 12.

Remy Hilpp, Kate Hunt, and Britta Larsen stood out among more than 130 submissions from inventors worldwide.

The Toy Association returned with a kid-focused activation tied to America’s 250th.

Brand Licensing Europe (BLE), in partnership with License Global, has issued its first call for speakers to shape the content and join the conversation at this year's event.

The Toy Foundation (TTF) has released its 2025 Children’s Hospital Impact Report, outlining the nationwide impact of TTF’s Play Fund, the toy industry’s philanthropic program that provides grants and funding to hospitals caring for children.

Hundreds of people lined Vermont Street in San Francisco on Sunday to celebrate the 24th annual Bring Your Own Big Wheel downhill race event.

This recognition goes out to Lego's 34,000 fantastic colleagues around the world.

If you've got an idea, you can submit it and see what happens.

By combining expert perspectives with a robust methodology, the jury ensures that each initiative is assessed both for its creativity and for its meaningful contribution to a better future.

The new show transforms trusted Science Museum content into an energetic theatrical experience designed to spark curiosity.

Crayola invites families to celebrate creativity with a large-scale giveaway and the return of a fan-favorite color at Crayola Experience Mall of America.

To start the 2026 Licensing Expo on a high note, The Temptations is taking a break from its farewell world tour to bring Motown to Mandalay. 

The nonprofit uses bubble kits as therapeutic tools for kids living through war.

The creator of Kunio-kun and Double Dragon has passed away at age 64. He was considered a foundational voice in the beat-em-up genre so beloved in the 80s and 90s.