‘Eat Lead!’: When Activists Hacked Talking Barbie
Thanks to the Barbie Liberation Organization, the congenial doll barked military orders and screamed "vengeance is mine!" during a very weird holiday 1993 toy season.
2023-07-22 03:25
12 Fascinating Facts About Barbie
For one, Barbie was inspired by a German doll of a high-class call girl.
2023-07-13 04:51
20 of the Best Prime Day Deals on Toys and Games
Save up to 80 percent on select games and toys during this year’s Prime Day event, plus discover the best Meta Quest 2 deals, LEGO discounts, and more.
2023-07-13 03:54
‘The Beanie Bubble’: How Ty Warner Tricked the World Into Buying Into the Beanie Baby Craze
Before watching 'The Beanie Bubble', learn the true story behind the Beanie Baby craze that swept the world in the 1990s.
2023-07-13 01:19
Think Pink: How Mattel Built Barbie’s Dreamhouse
The vivacious doll has held an expansive real estate portfolio since 1962, when her first (foldable) Dreamhouse was unveiled.
2023-07-07 03:21
You Can Book Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse on Airbnb—For Free
Airbnb is celebrating the upcoming Barbie movie with the Barbie DreamHouse sleepover of your dreams.
2023-06-29 21:29
Toy maker recalls 7.5 million Baby Shark children's toys due to a risk of impalement
Reports of injured children have prompted the recall of 7.5 million Bay Shark bath toys, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
2023-06-24 14:15
Don't Call It a Comeback: Furby Returns for Its 25th Anniversary
Furby, the babbling ball of fur once pegged as a security threat by the NSA, is ready for its comeback.
2023-06-23 02:19
A Gory Toy Story: The Horrible History of the Evilstick
Hidden inside a toy princess wand sold in dollar stores lurked a horrifying image—one that scared kids silly.
2023-06-14 06:19
10 of the Most Valuable Barbie Accessories
Discover the most valuable Barbie accessories from the ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s, and beyond, like the 1990 Barbie’s Magical Mansion and more.
2023-05-26 02:25
Pac-Man Gets Lego Brick Treatment
Lego is celebrating the 43rd anniversary of Pac-Man with a new nostalgic set based on
2023-05-23 02:23
This LEGO ‘Batman Returns’ Batcave Will Take You Back to 1992
The 3981-piece LEGO ‘Batman Returns’ Batcave set even comes with Alfred Pennyworth and a tiny Christopher Walken.
2023-05-18 02:17