Spin Master Corp. is rethinking a plan it had to increase toy prices.

While gross margins were under pressure, sales of Action Figures, Games and Hot Wheels all showed exceptional growth.

Reddit posted higher second-quarter profit as growth in the platform’s users continued to boost advertising revenue.

The company’s sales hit a June quarter record, but it continues to contend with higher prices for components and supply constraints.

Stephen Woldenberg, SVP of Sales for Learning Resources Brands, joins John to talk about how the company filed a lawsuit on Friday (July 31st) over Trump’s new tariffs.

Toy-based films and adult collectors helped drive Mattel’s growth in the second quarter, Mattel Chairman and CEO Ynon Kreiz said.

Nintendo reported fiscal first-quarter earnings on Thursday, beating analysts’ revenue and profit estimates, even as its Switch 2 console sales saw a sharp decline.

TCG distribution remains the engine behind Asmodee's ongoing growth, with trading card games responsible for more than two-thirds of that quarterly revenue, according to the company's latest financial report.

Sainsbury's has agreed to sell Argos to Swift Partners, stating that it aims to focus on its core supermarket business moving forward.

A judge found that Wolfoo's videos, which have garnered hundreds of millions of views across online platforms, have illegally copied audio from Peppa Pig.

Known for its licensed coloring books and activity kits, Bendon has expanded its foothold in educational formats with the acquisition of School Zone, an independent publisher of products for grades K–6, sold at retail.

The deal will give Hearst full ownership of prominent brands such as Lifetime and The History Channel.

The entertainment giant's $25.2 billion third-quarter revenue also got a significant boost from its theme parks and cruises, which continued to attract fans even as rivals struggled.

Sales rise 7% as stronger demand, tighter spending, and a tariff-related benefit push gross margin to a new high.

After seeing a shift in values for toys that encourage critical thinking and hands-on learning, The Toy Association has identified Inspiring Inventors as one of its top toy trends of the year.

TikTok Shop Live is helping collectibles businesses reach new shoppers and build communities with real-time commerce.

A Look Inside The Toy Association’s Latest Member-First Initiatives and Experiences

Sales of squishy, squeezable stress toys are surging across major markets in 2026, driven largely by adultsseeking stress relief, with Korean retailers reporting sales gains of up to 200 percent month-over-month and a new industry report placing the global stress-toy market at approximately $6.26 billion.

Toy World's Caroline Tonks caught up with Lauren Shipman, Group Brand and Marketing Director of Posh Paws International, to discuss the company’s licensing and own-brand portfolio, its speed to market and much more.

Caroline Tonks sat down with Funko's Josh Simon, CEO, and Malcolm Ottley, Senior Vice President and Regional General Manager – EMEA, to discuss the company’s Make Culture Pop! strategy.

Thomas Eichhorn, Managing Director of MGA Zapf Creation, spoke with Toy World’s Caroline Tonks about Baby born’s enduring legacy as it celebrates its 35th anniversary. 

Toy World’s Caroline Tonks speaks with a selection of leading Plush suppliers to learn about the current key trends and what is shaping consumer preferences.

PlayMonster kicks off Hacky Sack's revival through retail products and social media collaborations.

For businesses in the play industry, responsibility should extend to the workers and families behind the products.

Gamified Experiences Make Impact Stick.

Economics can sound like dry stuff. It is the study of trade-offs and the allocation of scarce resources.

The movers and shakers strolling through Rosemont aren’t your normal power brokers. Some still have braces. Others observe a strict bedtime.

That voice doesn't have to live on LinkedIn. It might be interviews, podcasts, conference stages, op-eds, newsletters, or another platform that fits the executive NATURALLY.

The search for one of the most valuable Shohei Ohtani cards ever produced may be over.

ow an almost 200-year-old game became a hot commodity for teens.

For decades, organizations have treated productivity as something that can be optimized and measured scientifically.

Companies like WK Kellogg are looking to tap into the nostalgia that millennial and Gen X parents feel for the childhood ritual of scooping out the tiny treasures.

What began as an engineering experiment in a bathroom unexpectedly led to the invention of the Super Soaker, which would later become the best-selling water toy of all time.

George Lucas hasn’t given up on Star Wars. Here’s what his latest project means for the franchise.

Released by Hasbro in the late 1960s, Magic Lite was a creative toy that allowed children to combine coloured light, transparent artwork, and rotating patterns to produce animated visual displays.

The studio's OOH poster campaign for the Imperial War Museums' new exhibition takes a familiar childhood toy and makes it impossible to ignore.

The Disney-Pixar five-quel scored the title after securing $450 million domestically and $575 million from the international box office since its release on June 19, carrying its total to $1.025 billion.

In a recent interview, the blockbuster director said that after working on the Avatar series for 21 years, he’s currently “looking around the landscape and saying, ‘What are the other stories I want to tell?’”

Launching this autumn, the strategy game invites players to lead one of Prythian's seven Courts alongside a Bookseller Variant with special edition cover art.

The new Lego Ninjago Destiny's Bounty Adventures board game is the third collaboration from Asmodee and the Lego Group.

The new Meccano sets have been created with collectors in mind and will be available exclusively at The Entertainer. The Entertainer has announced the arrival of two brand-new and exclusive Meccano sets, created in partnership with Aston Martin Aramco Formula One and popular motorcycle brand, Ducati

With an RRP of £4.99, the Clicklets launch collection showcases a playful range of food-inspired pocket-sized sensory click toys.

Storms can be scary, but Sesame Workshop is sweepin’ the clouds away with a new initiative that helps families prepare for extreme weather.

As Care Bears gears up for its 45th anniversary celebration in 2027, Adidas is launching a new collection inspired by the beloved brand.

Tree Town Toys collaborates with Hasbro to bring tabletop games to the Yes & Know series, starting with Monopoly and Clue.

As part of a new licensing deal, Bulldog Licensing and University Games released puzzles and games inspired by book series, "That's Not My..."

The agency delivers the viral collectible brand into consumer products, entertainment, publishing, and lifestyle categories.

Six hands-on activity kits launched at Walmart in July, with products heading to additional retailers later this month.

A "sister" was first teased in 'Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie' — and now she'll be revealed when season 14 of the hit children's series debuts in September.

The film's domestic gross has now been adjusted ahead of Sony's Sunday projection, as Tom Holland's web-slinger has another reason to celebrate the spectacular debut.

The 'Guardians of the Galaxy' actor is in talks to replace Ryan Hurst in the Prime Video series.

The Derpy and Sussie Lego set includes movable parts for different poses and adjustable facial expressions.

Three years after the $1.5 billion hit, Warner Bros. is trying to reach a deal before December.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day sets all-time promotion record with $309M in media value with partners BMW, Liquid I.V., Littles Caesars, McDonalds and Samsung. 

Just Play promotes Jerry Goldsmith as company president, with Geoffrey Greenburg and Charlie Emby as Co-CEOs.

Stanichi oversees Mattel’s world-class portfolio of global brands including Hot Wheels, Barbie, Fisher-Price, and UNO, leading brand and business strategy, marketing, consumer insights, and product design.

Brian Weiss grew up in the toy industry — his father was a manufacturer's rep with a showroom in the old New York toy building, and Brian spent his childhood learning how to merchandise and price great toys.

The Indy native now works for board game company asmodee and explained how gaming has become more mainstream.

The Australian artist talks making attainable art, embracing AI and creating cute characters and free flowers

"40 years ago, this was our crew three years after we started. These were some hardworking people willing to work long hours helping me and my brother, a couple naïve guys in their 20’s, go after dreams of becoming successful inventors, kind of like Thomas Edison in his day."

"We are grateful to be in an industry that values relationships, and we take pride in the generational connections we’ve built with our suppliers, reps, and retailers."

Companies are looking beyond litigation alone to embrace partnerships, proactive controls, and new licensing models for intellectual property.

The company is entering a “new chapter” with the doll, with an eye for returning the brand to growth in 2027, newly promoted Chief Marketing and Brand Officer Roberto Stanichi said on a Tuesday call with analysts.

The programme runs through a dedicated app to manage a growing roster of family-focused content creators and will feed directly into retail activity.

Inside Out Toys has taken over UK distribution for Co&Co Lab's Wheelybug and Trybike brands from Hippychick.

Expected to open in September, the new store will bring a full range specialist toy offering to Trafford Centre for the first time since 2018.

Trunks across the Thames is the brand-new Top Trumps pack that is set to raise money for the Berkshire-based hospice.

Gibsons' new games range includes the launch of suspenseful game Not Mushroom, as well as traditional favourites Cribbage and Mahjong.

The new Tickit Polar Island brings frozen adventures, sensory discovery and storytelling together in a hand-designed wooden play set.

Available now, the Topps Flagship Premier League 2026/27 collection combines the league's biggest stars, new inserts, sought-after case hits and more.

Mattel’s second quarter had plenty of winners on the shelf, even as tariffs and higher spending put pressure on profitability for the company.

“I Got Pierced At Claire’s” takes on new meaning as all 900 stores offer young consumers an elevated in-store rite of passage.

More ways to play older Xbox games.

Nintendo has confirmed this morning that it has now shifted 23.68 million Nintendo Switch 2 consoles since the platform was released June 2025. 

Despite the Nintendo Switch 2 being widely available the original Nintendo Switch still seems to be selling as it’s a great choice for those on a budget with a wealth of top titles available.

Toy World’s Caroline Tonks interviewed Dom Galizia, Head of Marketing at Konami Digital Entertainment, B.V., to discuss how the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG is continually moving from strength to strength.

The extended art cards Favorite Hero Shining Flare Wingman, Wake Up Your Elemental Hero and Super Polymerization, plus other Alternative Art cards, will appear in the in-game shop throughout the event.

IGN's Max Scoville breaks down all the biggest video game release dates and upcoming launches coming to your favorite gaming platforms.

One Xbox to play them all?

The Toy Association™ recently submitted comments to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) as the agency develops rules to implement the state’s Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act (PWCRA).

This recognition is a testament to the incredible teams, partners, and creators who continue to build iconic brands and create meaningful experiences for fans around the world.

Companies still thinking about exhibiting next January are advised to apply soon, as space is filling up fast.

FOX TV is looking for toy and game submissions for its 2026 FOX Holiday Gift Guide that will air across the country.

Toy and licensing professionals can now register for the X Tracks Licensing Summit, taking place Tuesday, September 22 at The Toy Building in El Segundo (101 Continental Boulevard), during LA Fall Preview® Market Weeks.

Toy Association members are invited to learn more about People of Play during an interactive member forum taking place Tuesday, August 18, at 3 p.m. (Eastern).

Toy Association members are invited to cast their votes for the 2027 inductee(s) into the esteemed Toy Industry Hall of Fame. Voting is now open and closes Friday, August 21.

The Power of Partnership in European Retail panel will deliver valuable lessons on leveraging collaboration to drive success in the licensing industry.

The complimentary 30-minute one-to-one consultations with industry specialists aim to provide practical, actionable recommendations for retailers.

Dave Ford’s winning 1932 Ford is in the running to be the next Hot Wheels die-cast.

Kids and teens ages 6 to 18 can secure their spot through October 25 to submit their original toy or game inventions for a chance to win prizes and an opportunity to have their creations published.

French grocer Carrefour will take the main stage at BLE with Jazwares and Sun City to give visitors a peek inside their Pokémon partnership. 

Celebrate the life of John Constantine Fusi III and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.