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Make the countdown to the jolliest time of year even more special.

14 Unique Advent Calendars to Put You in the Holiday Spirit

Getting into the Christmas spirit can be as much fun as the actual holiday, and with these unique Advent calendars, you'll get even more out of this festive time of year.

11 Sensational Facts About Furby

Furby was a toy sensation for ’90s kids, but these chatty, distinctive-looking fluffballs are still captivating youngsters to this day.

Furry Road: Remembering the Krushed Kitty Novelty Toy Scandal

In the late 1980s, thousands of cars were adorned with a seemingly crushed stuffed cat. Not everyone found it funny.

The Best Black Friday Sales You Can Shop at Best Buy, Wayfair, and More

Discover the best Black Friday sales for 2023 that are worth shopping right now at Wayfair, Best Buy, Target, and other leading retailers.

What Does the ‘Ty’ on Beanie Babies Tags Mean?

The "Ty" on the iconic heart-shaped Beanie Babies tag isn't an abbreviation. It's the name of the toy brand and its notorious founder.

It's Polly's world—everything's just really small in it.

7 of the Most Valuable Polly Pocket Toys From the ‘90s and Beyond

These vintage Polly Pocket toys from the ’90s and beyond are fun for more than just nostalgia; they could pack some serious cash into your wallet, too.

You can even find great gifts for your favorite pet.

Searching for the Perfect Gift? Amazon’s New Holiday Shopping Page Can Help You Find It

You can find the best gifts under $25 and more with The Holiday Shop, the new Amazon shopping page that's perfect for folks who hate stressing about what to give everyone come December.

One Minute of Music: Remembering the HitClips Fad of the Early 2000s

The tiny chips held just 60 seconds of pop music, but kids still couldn’t get enough.

How One Grieving Father Got Lawn Darts Banned

Lawn darts were banned in 1988, but not before seriously injuring many children and killing at least one.

A Limited-Edition, Halloween-Themed Snoopy Bobblehead Just Dropped from FOCO

If you watch 'It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' every year, this limited-edition Halloween Snoopy bobblehead is a worthwhile investment.

Optimus Prime could go into the Toy Hall of Fame this year.

Optimus Prime vs. My Little Pony: The Toy Hall of Fame Wants You To Vote On Its Next Inductee

Rainbow Dash is up against the Decepticons this year in a vicious battle for toy supremacy.

LEGO’s New Braille Bricks Are Here—Just in Time for Blindness Awareness Month

LEGO’s new bricks in honor of Blindness Awareness Month form braille symbols with the toy’s classic studs.

Make no bones about it: These advent calendars will get you pumped for the big day.

10 Great Halloween Advent Calendars to Help You Count Down to the Spookiest Time of the Year

Celebrate the spookiest time of the year with these top-rated Halloween advent calendars.

6 Misconceptions About the ’90s

We debunk myths from the last decade of the 20th century, from fraudulent Furby fears to some misinformation around the era’s most famous trial.

The Iconic Concorde Airplane Is Getting the LEGO Treatment

LEGO’s Concorde plane is as sleek as its real-life counterpart.

How Old Is Barbie Supposed to Be, Anyway?

It’s often said that Barbie is 19 years old, but the answer is a little more nuanced than that.

You Can Finally Make Your Own Custom Funko Pop! Figurine Online

Before now, you could only make your own Funko Pop! at one of two Funko stores on the West Coast.

Some of your Beanie Babies could be worth big bucks.

6 Expert Tips for Making Money Off Your Beanie Baby Collection

Before listing your Beanie Babies on eBay, it helps to know if they're actually valuable. An antiques appraiser shared her tips for making the most money from your collection.

‘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.

12 Fascinating Facts About Barbie

For one, Barbie was inspired by a German doll of a high-class call girl.

Miss these Prime Day deals on toys and games? As if!

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.

Sarah Snook, Elizabeth Banks, Geraldine Viswanathan, and Zach Galifianakis in promotional image for "The Beanie Bubble" (2023).

‘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.

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.

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.