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If you want a more cuddly version of an American Girl doll, now‘s your chance.
CaLea Johnson|
Why are we so obsessed with opening—and watching people open—blind boxes? A toy expert and a psychologist break down what’s going on behind this bizarre trend.
Lorna Wallace|
If you collected Dragon Ball Z trading cards in the early 2000s, you could have a small fortune on your hands.
Rudie Obias|

Toys

Teddy Ruxpin, a battery-operated talking bear created by a Disney engineer, became one of the biggest toys of the ’80s. But there would be no talking his way out of bankruptcy proceedings.
Jake Rossen|
LEGO unveils its priciest set yet: a massive, detailed Death Star model for Star Wars fans.
CaLea Johnson|
Your nightmares just got a whole lot cuter.
CaLea Johnson|
This “Animal Crossing” player’s “42-acre” LEGO island is a miniature masterpiece.
CaLea Johnson|
From a dollhouse with a nuclear bunker to an atomic energy lab with real uranium, some of these toys from the ‘50s and ‘60s have us scratching our heads.
Kaeli Conforti|
A Labubu heist joins the long list of infamous toy-related crimes throughout history.
CaLea Johnson|
When it comes to ‘80s toys, wrestling figures from the WWF (now the WWE) were all the rage. Here‘s what to know about their creation and the big impact they had on pop culture.
Jake Rossen|
Beanie Babies like the purple Princess Diana bear are sometimes listed for $900,000 on eBay. But how much money are the nostalgic toys really worth?
Michele Debczak|

Games

Pokémon meets Tamagotchi with the Pokémon Poké-nade Monster Ball.
CaLea Johnson|
Remember Chuck E. Cheese? He’s back with arcades aimed at grown-ups featuring classic games, collectibles, and throwback vibes.
CaLea Johnson|
Dive into the history of soccer balls, including how they evolved from their earliest form, when they were made out of pig bladders, into the hexagon design we see today.
Erik van Rheenen|

Video Games

Despite its name, the Game Boy's mission was to lure adults into the world of video games.

Amusement Parks

Weed and selfie sticks aren’t the only things that could earn you the boot from the happiest place on Earth.
Jake Rossen|
Did your favorite ride make the list?
AJ DiCosimo|
One man’s dream was a city planner’s nightmare.
Jake Rossen|
Ever wondered if a theme park is just another name for an amusement park? Discover the real distinctions.
CaLea Johnson|

Board Games

Get ready for a high-stakes competition series combining strategy, drama, and cash prizes.
CaLea Johnson|
The game of familiar faces has surprising connections to Anne Frank and fidget toys.
Jake Rossen|
Make your way around the board of ‘Monopoly: Pokémon’ and catch ’em all.
CaLea Johnson|
The ’80s trivia game was turned down by board game giants. It wound up outselling Monopoly.
Jake Rossen|

Lego

LEGO’s “One Piece” collection features a chibi Luffy figure, the Baratie Floating Restaurant, and more.
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