Dreams USA wins major federal lawsuits that protect its brand integrity, consumers, and authorized retail partners in the U.S. market. 

Ravensburger's court filing said, "Upper Deck's case was frivolous in conception, objectively unreasonable in prosecution and pursued in a manner that multiplied costs while consuming vast judicial resources."

Tubbz cosplaying collectible ducks have well and truly landed in the collectible space as the brand celebrates record sales for 2025, with Q4 still to play for.

The price cuts come as food affordability remains a top concern for consumers, especially with the holiday season nearing.

On November 5, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on whether President Trump used the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) properly in imposing reciprocal and fentanyl-related tariffs on trading nations around the world.

Members of the Kickstarter United union had been striking since October 2 after months of talks with management over a new collective bargaining agreement stalled.

New CEO Josh Simon highlights Make Culture Pop! strategy amid shifting retail trends.

Adults now outspend kids on toys and games as companies target the kidult market with nostalgic products.

The official DreamToys list 2025 has been announced, revealing what are expected to be the hottest toys under the tree this festive season.

According to recent Circana data, this has been the strongest performance for children’s toys in years, whilst Kidults continue to indulge.

India Toy Manufacturing: India's toy sector is transforming. Government policies have boosted domestic manufacturing and exports, reducing reliance on imports.

Doll outfits are not only popular among young consumers but also appeal to many parent-child families, office workers and other consumer groups.

Resale platform StockX's trend report shows surging sales of slim sneakers, Magic: The Gathering Trading Cards, digital cameras, and "ugly-cute" collectible dolls.

Available for easy online purchasing, the guide highlights toys that reflect universal design principles and sensory-friendly features. 

As the toy industry evolves, shoppers are gravitating toward brands that reflect their interests and lifestyles.

But this positive result could be offset by shoppers purchasing fewer items as they seek to stretch their budgets.

Amazon’s Top 10 toys list for 2025 features a wide range of product, from interactive favourites to iconic franchises including Lego, Playmobil and Squishmallows. 

Katy Mann joins Fox59 to share some of the hottest toys and creative gifts for the holiday season

There are a few markers which signify that Christmas is well and truly on its way each year: the arrival of retailers’ festive ads, the first strains of Mariah Carey drifting out of a nearby radio (aaaargh) and for those of us in the toy community, the annual DreamToys PR event.

With childhood education undergoing rapid transformation, educational toys have emerged as a global growth engine—driven by engaging, skill-building products that help children learn and develop in new, creative ways.

For a time, Trivial Pursuit became a standard feature of dinner parties and social gatherings among my friends.

Once adult playthings, dollhouses originally showcased finely crafted furnishings made of exotic materials and served as symbols of wealth.

Funko's new leader leans into relationships to forge a new path forward on a return to growth.

Erich Arcement was standing outside his New Jersey home one morning last October when a truck driver called to ask what time his store opened for deliveries.

Along with the arrival of the festive season comes the propensity for certain retailers to discount toys – it’s a tale as old as time, and sadly I don’t see it changing any time soon.

Toy World Publisher John Baulch spoke to Steve Totzke, Mattel’s president and chief commercial officer, during BLE.

Toys for Tots is back for its 78th year of gifting joy to kids in need, and it's facing unprecedented levels of demand.

Cristie North, an executive at a mortgage company, says she’s spent $100,000 to build her Lego world and the space to display it.

In 1976, Mattel introduced Slime—a neon green jiggly substance sold in small plastic trashcans—but it did have some similar precursors.

Watch Dave from Lucky Penny Shop demonstrates the Air Trix game from Milton Bradley.

In the early days of Barbie, Mattel sought the most ingenious and motivated candidates from the world of fashion to create a product that they considered near perfection.

An early entry in Remco’s line of educational science sets, the Electrocraft Beginner’s Electrical Workshop (No. 405) introduced children to the basics of circuitry through a variety of simple, self-contained experiments.

“It’s Tuba-Ruba, the hottest game in town.”

Released in 1972 by Schaper, the London Bridge game invited players to move their colourful vehicles across the bridge before it collapsed.

Released by Hasbro in 1973, Knuckle Busters was a fast-paced tabletop boxing game for two players aged 6 to 12.

Charles was known for his pioneering role as one of the first African American industrial designers of the era and the first to lead a design department at a major corporation.

Mattel, which was recently named by Netflix as a co-licensee of merchandise based on the streaming platform’s blockbuster hit, is kicking off its product offerings with the KPop Demon Hunters HUNTR/X “What It Sounds Like” Fashion Doll 3-Pack of singing trio.

This past weekend, celebrity families enjoyed a private screening of the holiday special, A Paw Patrol Christmas, along with immersive play areas and special appearances.

Sony Pictures Television’s animated detective series 'The Creature Cases' has taken the world by storm, and PMI Kids’ World is leading the pack. 

Inspired by the award-winning book series, Epic’s ‘Cat Ninja’ toy line debuts with three figurines, each featuring different scenarios.

The new collections will be available to purchase in stores and online later this year.

Just when we thought we couldn’t be any more obsessed with 'KPop Demon Hunters,' The Woobles is dropping a new crochet kit that has us totally hooked. 

The ‘Zootopia’ co-writer will pen the script based on the classic 3D image toy for a feature also produced by Sony Pictures and Escape Artists.

The first full Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailer has finally landed, and it looks like Nintendo and Illumination are doing it big for their next animated feature.

The LEGO Group has revealed that it has been busy working on a new set based around The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and that it will be ready in 2026.

The new partnership launches as the franchise enters its second decade.

Wicked's Marc Platt will work with the two-time Grammy winner on this upcoming Universal musical.

After decades of struggle, the warm-hearted kids’ programme has been rescued by Netflix.

The new partnership with Crazy Aaron's will expand the iconic, tactile play brand across key European and UK markets beginning Q1 2026.

A limited-time pop-up in delivers UFO Catcher and Gacha to the West Coast.

Britto is the first to join the Artist Series Shashibo Collection.

Next year, little learners can bring some of their favorite toys into the classroom with a new line of branded educational resources from Mattel and Teacher Created Materials.

Red Planet Group serves as a new distribution partner to expand its reach and products to Canadian retailers.

PMI's Supergoal MLS Shoe Capsule lineup includes 28 players, four rare golden figures and an interactive unboxing experience that will be available for purchase at Walmart in the US.

The nationwide screening program celebrates the brand’s 20th anniversary.

The multi-year agreement extends through 2029.

The renewed agreement continues a decades-long collaboration.

Veteran German board game publisher Amigo Spiele has restructured its top leadership for the second time since the start of last year, after long-serving executive Joachim Ulbrich revealed he will retire at the end of 2025.

With a broad commercial background across brand management, retail activation and national account management, Robin is now looking for his next role in UK or EU sales.

Dodge most recently served as president of Spin Master Entertainment and Consumer Products, where she oversaw the global distribution of film and television at a the toy company that’s best known for “PAW Patrol.”

Three visionaries will join the esteemed Toy Industry Hall of Fame: Melissa and Doug Bernstein, founders of Melissa & Doug; Isaac Larian, founder & CEO of MGA Entertainment; and the posthumous honoree, Stanley Weston, inventor of the G.I. Joe action figure and founder of Leisure Concepts.

The unveiling of the TOTY finalists, which represent this year's most sought-after toys across 16 categories of play, coincided with CHITAG's first-ever Wishlist Weekend™.

People of Play™ (POP), a division of The Toy Association™, revealed the winners of the 18th annual Toy & Game Innovation Excellence (TAGIE®) Awards during a ceremony held November 8 at Joe’s Live Concert Venue in Rosemont, IL.

With registered attendees from 65 countries (and counting!), Toy Fair® 2026 is attracting a diverse international presence right on the show floor.

The Toy Foundation™ (TTF) will be the beneficiary of a truly one-of-a-kind auction item: a rare Beckett Black Label Pokémon card that Dragon Shield, a global leader in premium trading card game accessories, and Beckett, the premier grading and authentication company for trading cards and collectibles, recently launched to the edge of space.

A year ago at this time, Atlantic Highlands teen Persy Arcement was pitching store owners in Monmouth and Ocean counties to sell the board game she invented.

Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime has posted that this year’s 15th annual New York Game Awards will be a special one as it’s set to celebrate 30 years of the Pokemon franchise.

Ty Inc owner Ty Warner was personally involved in the festive window project, which will feature Beanie Bouncers for the next seven weeks.

The fair in Prague seeks to bring together leading toy manufacturers with key distributors, wholesalers and toy retailers from around the world.

The Strong National Museum of Play is hosting its second day of an immersive STEM experience on Sunday, featuring Clixo, recently named one of Time’s best inventions of 2025.

The co-creator of publisher Hollandspiele and designer of games including Irish Gauge triumphed in this year's award with her video essay on author Kurt Vonnegut’s long-lost board game GHQ.

The iconic board games and tactile favorite are enshrined at The Strong in Rochester.

While the kids played with the toys, parents raved about the Play Awards Catalogs—many even shared that they planned to use them as their holiday shopping guide!

The US investment firm has become the retailer’s controlling shareholder, marking the end of the Barclay family’s twenty year involvement with the Very Group.

DKB will be launching the partnership with Jigglets, a new collectible concept already making waves in the independent retail sector.

A multi-category product range and animated content debut in 2027.

The collaboration brings a new content series and more.

Hong Kong-listed CMON had hoped to sell more than 360 million newly-created shares in a process which would have valued the company at just over $5m, with the money raised going towards developing new games, marketing and events, and general working capital.

A new set for Arkham Horror: The Card Game, from Fantasy Flight, plus Cozy Stickerville from Office Dog are set to join the Asmodee portfolio.

Limited-edition sets contribute 20% of proceeds to two research funds.

The Loops Lab musical offerings expand with a new holiday set, which includes Santa and reindeer figures, plus seasonal melodies.

Collectible cards bring Deddy Bears to life.

Funko surprised fans at NYCC by teasing a new series of mystery box collectibles. Now, fans can finally add them to their shelves. 

The new features, announced Wednesday (Nov. 12), include gift recommendations powered by artificial intelligence (AI), as well as store navigation assistance and shopping list scanning.

The ‘Jellycatification’ of brands is everywhere, with each new deliciously adorable collection igniting my cuteness aggression.

Mattel has partnered with the Anti-Bullying Alliance to create a Monster High collection that empowers children to use their power for good this Anti-Bullying Week.

Located at 2405 Post Oak Blvd. in The Galleria, this reimagined store represents a completely new concept in retail—encouraging exploration, discovery, and interaction with Lakeshore products in an immersive, hands-on environment.

Capturing the magic and honoring the milestone 20th year, The Lumistella Company is unveiling its most exclusive collector’s item yet: The Elf on the Shelf®: A Christmas Tradition 20th Anniversary Holiday Box

The specifics of what exactly gambling in Fortnite might look like remain unclear, and for now, it seems the mechanics will be restricted to the game's user-created content.

Pokémon: Pokopia—the franchise's upcoming Animal Crossing-esque life sim—has received an official release date: March 6, 2026.

Nintendo has announced via its latest press release detailing the Black Friday 2025 and Cyber Monday 2025 deals that it has now shifted over 6 billion video games and over 870 million units of video.

As disclosed in Sony's latest financial report, Ghost of Yotei, by Sucker Punch Productions, has accrued 3.3 million sales in its first month.

The company has let go of project director Danielle Reynolds and customer experience manager Derek Gill as part of the "heartbreaking" layoffs, which it said were necessary to ensure its long-term sustainability.

Leave it to Valve to announce some new hardware out of left field that quietly one-ups its competition, except for maybe Nintendo.

Shigeru Miyamoto shared an insightful anecdote behind the reasonings for The Pokemon Company selling two versions of the same game. 

Previously, GTA VI was set to launch on May 26th, 2026. Before that, Rockstar planned to release the game in 2025.

Moose Toys and GameFam reveal Little Live Pets activation, available in the ‘Twilight Daycare’ game on Roblox.

If a water bottle isn’t number one on your holiday wish list, then you clearly have never seen the offerings from Cocosmile Cups, an independent, woman-owned company that’s trying to make hydration time fun and easy for kids and parents alike. Cocosmile Cups thermoses are crafted with intention from BPA grade materials made safe for repeat use. Each cup is the perfect blend of ergonomic comfort for easy travel, carrying and drinking so kids won’t mind carrying their cup around on the go.

The design wizards at Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Co. are masters of the craft, and through their World’s Softest Plush line, they want to share the joy of plushie happiness with everyone. Crafted with exceptional high-density plush fur, World’s Softest Plush redefine softness and set a new standard in cuddly companions.

If a member company’s product is included in a misinformed “dangerous toy” list by an NGO, The Toy Association’s communications team is available to provide counsel on appropriate actions to take.

An inventor, designer and artist, Meyer, whose work contributed to Chicago becoming a vibrant center of toy design, died Oct. 30 at a West suburban retirement community. He was 99.

Lewis was a pioneer in the toy industry, recognized as one of the early adopters of TV, movie, and personality licensing. His innovative approach brought beloved properties such as Rookies, SWAT, Emergency, Betsy Clark, Disney, Gumby, and many others to the toy aisles, helping shape the modern licensing landscape.

Don always had a twinkle in his eye and a waggish wit. He loved what he did and found joy in life; sharing it far and wide through the magic and possibilities of play. He will be sorely missed.

The Co-founder of Blue Orange Games, Julien was known for making games like Gobblet, Spot It!, and more. He will be deeply missed.