The firm said its estimate of additional expenses for companies is probably conservative. 

Strong gains in Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming offset softness in Consumer Products as Hasbro charts steady growth heading into the holiday season.

North American sales fell 12% while international business grew 3%, showing signs of stability in key markets ahead of the holiday season.

Deloitte’s 2025 Holiday Retail Survey shows consumers plan to spend less this season, but tradition, family gatherings, and deal hunting still drive activity at retail.

Tariff hikes have already seen several board game businesses shutter their operations in recent months, while others have laid off staff and been forced to hike the price of their games to cover the unexpected costs.

This year has been marked by economic uncertainty for shoppers and businesses alike, with rapidly fluctuating tariffs impacting many industries’ supply chains—but few as acutely as the toy industry.

The highly valued limited-edition figures were allegedly stolen during a months-long crime spree at a shopping centre in central Melbourne.

The existing Toy World management, sales, editorial and production team will all remain in place, with editorial and operational continuity ensured as part of the handover.

There's a lot of good news for animation and traditional media in UCLA's latest Teens and Screens report. 

Rachel Griffin, toy expert at Playwise Partners, joined us on AM Extra to bring a haul of the products children will be hoping for under the tree this year.

The season’s broad emotional appeal and delivery on in-store experiences means that shoppers, especially Gen Z, are ready to spend.

In the toy and game world we design for delight, discovery and intuitive interaction. Buttons, levers, audio-visual cues—all invite the player to act, learn and repeat.

Kids Brand Insight, The Puppet Company, WobbleWorks and Wonderful Recruitment are the latest companies to advertise job vacancies with Toy World.

It's not just Millennials who want to enjoy 30-year-old shows anymore.

The Amazon Holiday Kids Gift Book, which has hit mailboxes months ahead of Christmas, has become the modern child's wish book—a glossy stand-in for the toy store aisles their parents once roamed.

India’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem is entering an exciting new phase — powered by women innovators reimagining education through play.

With the announcement that Mattel and Hasbro have both signed on to produce product—some in time for the holidays—we’re in the midst of the latest frenzy.

You can still be a great gift-giver, even with the many product price increases.

Damiral Imran’s sought-after collection highlights the booming trading card hobby in the country.

It has been a truly momentous week here at Alakat Publishing – traditionally we report the news, but this week it was our turn to make it.

Watch as Dave of the Toy Polloi YouTube channel repairs figures that were included in the Space: 1999 Eagle 1 spaceship playset from Mattel.

In 1974, Hasbro released Ricochet Racers — action toy playsets that combined target shooting and race cars.

Released by Pressman in 1989, Acrobats was a dexterity game that challenged players to hang colourful plastic bats to form a hanging chain without causing it to collapse.

“I used to play around…”

Nearly half a century after its humble invention, the cube continues to be a global sensation. What's the secret?

The animated film debuted in June and has become Netflix's most popular film of all time.

According to Variety, Jim Carrey is in talks to star in the first-ever live-action movie adaptation of The Jetsons, the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon series following an all-American family in the year 2062.

Musical artist Lele Pons joins The Jim Henson Company’s fun-loving and musical Fraggles for a one-of-a-kind holiday celebration Gobo, Red, Wembley, Mokey, and Boober Fraggle are back for the holiday season!

Wind-Upz combine nostalgia with innovation through its expansive portfolio of licenses like Superman, Batman, Care Bears and Mr Bean.

Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie opened in cinemas last week, and Posh Paws has released brand new characters and refreshed plush designs for its best-selling range based on the franchise.

In partnership with Moose Toys Super Studios, the new animated shorts bring the MrBeast Lab Universe to life on YouTube.

Super7 teamed up with Green Day to unveil a new ReAction figure inspired by the band's Longview music video.

Content includes documentary shorts, lesson plans, a music video, and more.

The multi-year deal extends Mattel’s global rights to develop and market dolls inspired by Disney’s most beloved characters.

The 5-episode season drops Nov. 17.

The agreement is set to offer independent and specialty retailers access to leading collectible brands including Fuggler, Minecraft, Care Bears and Naruto Shippuden.

The game brings Disney’s animated duo to the tabletop with strategic, fast-paced play.

The PAW Patrol squad is getting into the spirit of the season with their first-ever holiday special, coming to movie theaters this November. 

Numskull is adding a new layer to its licensing portfolio with a new line of Tubbz inspired by DreamWorks' film 'Shrek.'

Popular licensed poseable model kits have a new partner in North America helping them to expand their reach to Canadian consumers.

The streamer has won the rights to global sensation and plans projects that are scripted and unscripted, live-action and animated.

Energon Universe adult animated series from Hasbro and Skybound based on the comics with Joe Henderson as showrunner is being taken out to buyers.

Sony Pictures Animation is developing a sequel to its 2021 Oscar-nominated feature "The Mitchells vs. the Machines," with Netflix set to distribute.

Christie detectives Miss Marple and Poirot join forces with Mr Tickle and others for the children's series.

Bobblys is a new intergalactic band inspired by characters who made their music debut in DreamWorks Animation’s Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie.

Wow! Stuff has announced two new hires: Graham Gardiner as UK sales and global Sales Operations director and Jonathan Wheatstone as senior National Account manager.

 In a newly created position, Katelynn Heil will forge partnerships and expand Voldex’s popular Roblox games into consumer products and live events.

Katie brings 25 years of expertise in global licensing, brand strategy and franchise management with a proven track record within the industry.

Cas Holman, the award-winning toy designer behind creations for Google, Nike, and LEGO, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss her new book, "Playful: How Play Shifts Our Thinking, Inspires Connection, and Sparks Creativity."

Denise Huigen's cuddly toys are currently on display at Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven, along with over two hundred other graduation projects from Design Academy Eindhoven.

After six years as Fandom’s CEO, Perkins Miller is out with the popular wiki hosting platform.

Flores leads the brand’s global digital growth and enhances online customer experiences

Dan is joined by Mary Couzin to discuss the Annual Chicago Toy and Game Fair on Saturday, November 8, in Rosemont.

Toy Association President & CEO Greg Ahearn highlights the many ways the Association is building momentum this fall, including expanding events, launching a new website, and strengthening its advocacy on behalf of the industry.

Each year, The Toy Foundation™ (TTF) Play Fund opens grant applications for children’s hospitals and health systems nationwide to apply for funding.

Hundreds of retail outlets have already committed to attend Toy Fair® 2026, the largest and most influential toy & play industry event in North America.

Taking place from 23rd to 26th October in Essen, Spiel will see the likes of Zoch and Noris-Spiele showcasing new creative trends and entertaining family games.

Bandai Namco UK will bring a wide offering for fans to enjoy at the event, from special show offers and giveaways to workshops, demonstrations and more.

Finalists include Ghoulish, Jazwares, Rubies, and more

The new initiative celebrates real people who embody the brand’s values of kindness, creativity, and care.

Inspired by the upcoming festive season, the menu at the final Board Game Club event of the year will be full of sociable party games and Boxing Day boredom busters.

The event showcases Hasbro’s games, featuring special appearances by Paige Bueckers and Maddy Siegrist.

Don’t miss your chance to honor the creators behind today’s most innovative toys and games!

The expansion is a “significant milestone” in the brand’s growth, according to the company.

CMON's sale of Cthulhu: Death May Die is the latest move in its drive to battle the huge losses the business has chalked up in the past couple of years.

Fizz Creations is expanding its retro gaming portfolio with Wireless Plug & Play systems featuring gaming brands including Pac-Man, Tetris and Galaga.

The Space Shuttle Gift Set completes Airfix's 2025 Space range, available with all the necessary glue, acrylic paints and brushes to complete the kit.

During next week's half-term, Horizon Group USA has teamed up with Pop and Tiny Pop to provide children with Play-Doh entertainment across popular kids' TV programmes.

The collectible delivers light, sound, and high-speed fun for fans of all ages.

Debbie Allen has left an indelible mark on entertainment, and Mattel is making sure the world remembers her name with a new doll.

The company’s first board game brings dinosaur gladiators and dice-powered combat to Kickstarter.

Mattel is spotlighting the Queen of Rock and Roll, Stevie Nicks, with her second Barbie doll inspired by her debut solo album 'Bella Donna.'

The iconic toy brand continues in 2026 and beyond...

The British toy shop will stock select TGJones locations with educational toys and build new toy aisles for some Hobbycraft stores in the UK. 

Arkitec promotes screen-free play by combining the tactile appeal of DIY crafting with educational and problem-solving benefits.

Goliath's Suite Spaces transforms dollhouse play into designer experiences. With these toys, kids can create their own dream rooms.

MoMA and Mattel are reimagining collectibles through modern art. Here's what the partnership means for design-forward branding

The decision reflects a shared understanding that both Wow! Stuff and DKB are evolving in new strategic directions.

The Thirsty Suitors and Project DOSA developer has laid off an unknown number of workers.

After releasing the animated Pikmin short "Close to You" earlier this month, Nintendo is back spotlighting its iconic little dudes.

The toy company will launch its Monster High experience on the online game platform this week, soon followed by Hot Wheels, Barbie and Uno, as it continues its focus on IP.

A demand to hit 30 percent in profit margins may explain Xbox's year of layoffs, cancelations, and price increases.

Dotemu and developer Tribute Games have finally announced the release date for Marvel Cosmic Invasion and it’s coming to both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on 1st December.

SEGA has also released some fun statistics which include the game being raced over 74.5 million times, over 31.5 million Grands Prix played and over 13 million Ranked Matches played.

Game director Masahiro Sakurai once again shared a deep dive into what players can expect from the wild and unpredictable action the Kirby Air Riders.

The latest Japanese physical video game software and hardware charts have come through from the team at Famitsu.

The investigation shows shocking levels of dangerous toys on sale across popular online marketplaces that could be a serious safety risk to children.

Colorado and New Mexico are moving forward with environmental rules that affect packaging and chemical use in consumer products, and The Toy Association is working to ensure the toy industry’s perspectives are represented throughout the process.

Stuart is remembered as the person who designed Tiny Tears. He joined Cascelloid straight from school in 1953 and worked at the factory on Abbey Lane in Leicester as a modelmaker.