The U.S. government must begin refunding the $130 billion it collected in tariffs that were later determined by the Supreme Court to be illegal, a federal

The move from the state AGs — part of the successful effort to block Trump's original tariffs — adds to the ongoing uncertainty created by his tariff policies.

The Supreme Court last month ruled that President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs are not authorized under the law known as IEEPA.

The agency is floating a set of rules that require companies to offer U.S.-based representatives, cap the volume of calls handled overseas.

Iconic brands join forces under an updated banner in an unexpected move.

Spin Master shares it's results for it's final 2025 quarter, overall year and a look ahead.

Michael Fiddelke is promising to get the retailer growing again with investments in stores, workers and technology

Despite the company achieving its forecasted results, Gap’s stock experienced a 1.93% decline in after-hours trading, reflecting a cautious market response amid tariff challenges impacting margins.

In Circana's March insights, Rory Partis, Director UK Toys, EuroToys, thoroughly analyses the hottest trends across the European toy market and compares them with sales in the UK.

The Founder and President at Super Impulse provides an update on the company’s performance, new products, and the challenges/opportunities at retail.

The Chief Merchandising Officer at FAO Schwarz talks the retailer’s performance, merchandising efforts, and flagship activations.

From Toy Fair reveals to collector catnip, these stories and SKUs pulled the strongest engagement across The Toy Book.

From 3D printing to talented painters, there's an art to developing the next big collectible

Explore Toy Fair 2026 trends through a parent lens and learn what today’s toy obsessions reveal about kids’ self-expression, creativity, and language practice opportunities at home.

Including a launchable LEGO Artemis rocket, Hape’s collaboration with the Met, and a new Yoto and Toniebox competitor.

This curated preview highlights the toys and games set to define the year ahead.

Zero screens. Unlimited fun.

Recent data from Circana shows the U.K. toy market reached £3.9 billion in value, with sales growing around 3 % year-on-year and even stronger growth earlier in 2025.

I would like to start this week with an apology of sorts. In last week’s Blog, I may have given the impression that the biggest challenge facing the toy community in the coming months would be the uncertainty surrounding the US tariff situation.

In the March edition, Anita Lo, Director of Worker Well-Being at the Ethical Supply Chain Program (ESCP), shared with Toy World readers the results of its 2026 Insights Report.

Guest Pyper Bleu talks how she knows what people want without the help of the algorithm, as well as how she built a thriving brick and mortar shop in Brooklyn on taste, curation, and human connection.

In addition to the latest news and product information, the March issue provides a review of January’s trade fairs and explores the Action Vehicles, Outdoor Toys and Science and Nature categories.

Outdoor Toys suppliers are poised to update the category with fresh new ranges for another blissful summer of play.

With mere months until the Toymaster May Show, Toy World's Chloe Thomas - Evans spoke to Sam Gascoigne, Toymaster's Member Support and Retail Recruitment Manager, about what members and visitors can expect.

Action Vehicles is in a prime position as we enter Q1, with nostalgia and recognisable licences driving repeat purchasing.

Chess is punishing enough, but one YouTuber found a way to make it even more painful.

Welcome to the world of Wlydshyre, where you’ll find mythical unicorn-dinosaur creatures that help kids identify, explore, and grow with their emotions through imaginative play.

Priorities is a card game that seeks to expose just how well you know your friends.

This month, Toy World spoke with several prominent Science & Nature suppliers to explore the category’s growing trends and brand-new ranges set to launch throughout 2026.

Within March's Talking Shop feature, Toy World's Gabriela Jiménez García spoke to indie retailers about London Toy Fair and what caught their attention at the show.

"Recently, I’ve been reminded that not everything in life should be optimised. In fact, the best parts of life resist it."

In the dynamic world of marketing in today’s toy industry, staying on top of best practices isn’t always easy.

“Ready, Set . . . Checkup!” campaign from Melissa & Doug shares expert tips, toys, and developmental play ideas for preparing children to navigate checkups with more confidence.

Released in 1983 by TOMY, the Bring-Along-A-Song Cassette Player (#1058) was a wind-up music-box toy styled to resemble a portable tape player.

Released in 1987 by TOMY, Starcades was a series of palm-sized mechanical games designed to resemble miniature arcade cabinets.

It’s not easy being green, whether you’re an amphibian or a reptile — just ask Kermit, the lovable Muppet who originally debuted as a lizard-like creature. The first Kermit puppet had a slender body, rounded feet, and lacked the pointed collar the current Kermit has — features that gave off a nondescript, vaguely reptilian appearance.  […]

Dave Faustino’s cult Married… with Children alter ego gets immortalized by VONNER Studios in a designer collectible celebrating hip-hop and TV nostalgia.

The National Museum of American History adds ‘Action Comics No. 1’ and ‘Captain America Comics No. 1’ to its vast pop culture and entertainment library

JAKKS Pacific will launch collectibles, playsets, and more inspired by the anime.

Universal becomes an authorised US hobby distributor for Stonemaier's games, which include the massive-selling Wingspan series and other popular titles such as Scythe, and will take on sole distribution rights in August of this year.

The collaboration will see McLaren Racing integrated into Funko’s expanding sports category with an expected on-shelf date of November 2026.

This collaboration marks JAKKS Pacific’s continued expansion into the anime market.

Following the launch 'Poppy Playtime Chapter 5,' McFarlane Toys is partnering with Mob Entertainment to bring the game's toys off the screen.

Good news for fans of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise as filming has now begun for the fourth Sonic movie, Sonic Movie 4, and is currently underway.

Ginny McCormick, chief experience officer, tonies, dives deep on the company’s latest Disney-licensed offering: a new plush category.

Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery has heightened fears of layoffs at the combined company.

New picture books featuring Elmo, Grover, and more are on the way.

As Ken enters his 65th year as Barbie’s boyfriend, Mattel is coupling with WolfPak to create new accessories inspired by the doll duo.

Aardman’s shows, shorts and feature films require painstaking craftsmanship. An interactive exhibition at the Young V&A museum in London brings museumgoers behind the scenes.

The distribution partnership gives independent retailers greater flexibility and assortment, making Spin Master products more easily accessible.

Hasbro Canada is adding TCG and collectible supplier Grosnor Distribution to its nationwide distribution network. 

Disney’s chief marketing and brand officer Asad Ayaz shares his thoughts with THR as the Oscar-nominated movie winds down its history-making run at the global box office.

Warner Bros. has a “Game of Thrones” film in development and has enlisted “House of Cards” showrunner Beau Willimon, who has already submitted an initial draft.

While plenty of Green Lantern stories feature the ring-wearing heroes in space and on various alien planets, the HBO Max series will instead take place right here on Earth.

Planet Rights has announced new licensing agreements with Blues Group and Teddy Mountain for Talking Tom Heroes: Suddenly Super, which includes a range of children's apparel and plush.

TCGplayer is making it easier for sellers to catalog their stock with the Roca Sifter system, which processes more than 1,000 cards an hour.

For the 40th anniversary of Haring’s iconic New York City store, Pop Shop, WS Game Co. took inspiration from his portfolio of art, as well as the events of his life, to create the fully customized game.

Milwaukee's Ian Thompson is the first-ever Uno Elite champion — watch how his strategy won him $10,000.

Seasame Workshop announces the promotion of Nishita Gupte, the new Senior Vice President of Strategy and Transformation.

Parent Embracer Removes Company Founder

"Play is a powerful driver of curiosity, creativity, and innovation — whether in childhood, science, or design."

Radio Flyer's CEO on inheriting a struggling family business at 28 and deciding whether a fourth generation should lead.

"Integrating the story about George’s diagnosis to a great charity and fitness journey for Daddy is so real life that this very well may be the best initiative I have ever been part of."

The new division will be focused on expansion into new categories outside of toys.

Holly joined Hasbro in 2007 and since that time has worked on iconic brands like MY LITTLE PONY, PEPPA PIG and relaunched FURBY in 2023.

"I found out that we won the case while I was standing in the hospital with my 21-month-old daughter, who was preparing to get a small procedure done."

Algorithms fluctuate. Buyers jump between listings. For independent sellers, the real challenge is retention. For blind-box seller Olivia Brooks, that reality became clear early on.

TGJones' owner, Modella Capital, has appointed advisers from Teneo to draw up a restructuring plan for the retailer.

Disney and Formula 1 continue their “Fuel the Magic” collaboration for the 2026 racing season, bringing more apparel and collectibles.

Kids can reimagine movie moments with a new Disney Store collection.

The Op Games is giving Anomia a modern makeover, so families can share the fast-paced fun with a new generation. 

The new Oxford Street location will serve as the UK’s only official Harry Potter retail destination alongside King’s Cross.

The game encourages players to step into the role of wildfire specialists and work together to fight forest fires.

The Denmark-based toy manufacturer has partnered with Climate Impact Partners and ClimeFi to back four projects focused on nature and technology-based carbon removal solutions.

Ultra PRO Entertainment announced it has secured expanded distribution rights with Paris-based Zanzoon to serve as the exclusive Canadian distributor of its interactive electronic games for children and families across all of the U.S. and now including Canada.

Barbie is marking International Women’s Day with a month-long celebration, including the launch of its first-ever Barbie Dream Team honoring women who led the way in their industries with one-of-a-kind dolls made in their likeness.

The new program will make influencer campaigns easier than ever.

More than 610,000 copies of Wingspan, its Asia expansion, dragon-themed title Wyrmspan and last year's fish-focused release Finspan were printed by Stonemaier in 2025 according to its latest annual stakeholder report, bringing the total lifetime copies across the trilogy to more than 3.3 million.

The LEGO Group will add 29 centers to it's in-person retail portfolio.

Everyone knows LEGO. But not everyone knows in 2003 LEGO was dealing with a struggle that forced them to rethink their strategy.

A sprinkle‑covered throwback meets Build‑A‑Bear’s signature personalization.

In a move that’s anything but automated, Wonkybot Entertainment launches the “Wonkybot Kids” YouTube hub.

The Pokémon Company has announced a release time frame for Pokémon Champions, which was first revealed for Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android last summer.

The next mainline game in the Pokemon franchise has been revealed and it’s none other than Pokemon Winds and Waves which arrive on the Nintendo Switch 2 sometime in 2027.

The makers of Jackbox Party Pack will now publish games like Toot Games' My Arms Are Longer Now.

Nintendo announces ways fans can join in on the MAR10 Day (March 10) fun this year, in honor of the 40th anniversary of the Super Mario Bros. game and upcoming release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.

Mattel Inc. plans to fully acquire mobile games studio Mattel163 in a $159 million deal.

Maryland-based DAM LLC and its parent company Belgium-based DAM bv are pleased to announce that they have secured an ideal new U.S. distribution partner for their finely-crafted and hard-to-find Australian and European specialty brands. Beginning in Spring 2026, Bright Stripes LLC, based in Bloomfield, NJ, will expand its portfolio to become the exclusive distributor in the United States for four brands under the agreement.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) mandatory eFiling framework will take effect on July 8, 2026, introducing new electronic compliance data submission requirements for imported products.

Toy Association participated in the International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization (ICPHSO)’s 2026 Annual Meeting & Training Symposium, which took place February 23 to 26 in Orlando, Florida.

Jada Toys returns to Die-Cast Super Con 2026 as the title sponsor, bringing booth activations, prizes, and the unveiling of a new toy line.

The Tabletop Game Designers Association, a professional organisation launched in 2024 to advocate for creators in North America, said it requested that year that GAMA begin including designer names in its Origins Award announcements - and reiterated the plea when designer names were left out again in 2025.

Zenith picked up the intermediate award ahead of First Rat and Take Time, while the children’s category was won by Mooki Island in a contest with Archeo and The Twisted Spooky Night.

The D&D release schedule is split into three seasons this year: Season of Horror, Season of Magic, and the Season of Champions.

Companies looking to establish or expand their presence in the Los Angeles Toy District can now secure space at The Toy Association’s Toy Building in El Segundo (101 Continental Boulevard) through a variety of leasing options.

With a global presence and excellent networking opportunities, the World of Toys programme by Spielwarenmesse eG continues to offer export-oriented companies professional access to the most important international markets.

At the thrilling 2026 Industry Awards Ceremony, the ATA proudly honored this year’s most exceptional talents and innovations with its prestigious Awards.

Soaring interest in the show has now seen Spiel Essen boost its floor space four times in as many years, with this year's event in October set to be about 30% larger than the already massive 62,500 sq m show which took place in 2023.

The first-ever official D&D fan expo from Wizards of the Coast and AEG Presents will take place at The O2 Arena from 21st-22nd August.

The number of dangerous and non-compliant products sold online reaching EU consumers is alarming - but not surprising.

The Mattel Playback Program team in Germany, the Mattel Brick Shop team in Montreal, the Barbie team in Latin America, and the Mattel Global Philanthropic Alliance were all honored.

This will be the first dedicated recognition for everything that makes TCG culture so special.