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Why Do People Throw Stuffed Animals at Figure Skaters?
Japan’s Yuzuru Hanyu probably has enough plush Winnie the Poohs to open a store. But he’s not the only skater who gets stuffed animals—here’s why.
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Build-A-Bear’s ‘After Dark’ Collection Puts an Adult Spin on the Classic Valentine’s Day Teddy Bear
Getting your beloved a teddy bear for Valentine’s Day is a classic move—Build-A-Bear can help you take it to the next level.
The Snot-Soaked History of the Garbage Pail Kids
Garbage Pail Kids were a smash hit, but they also drew intense criticism from concerned parents—and renowned ocean diver Jacques Cousteau.
Ida B. Wells Is Mattel’s Latest ‘Inspiring Women’ Barbie Doll
Who was Ida B. Wells? A journalist, suffragist, civil rights leader, and now the latest doll in Barbie’s ‘Inspiring Women’ series.
11 Infamous '90s School Bans
From slap bracelets to finger-sized skateboards, these are the distractions that filled teachers' desk drawers in the '90s.
Meet Corinne Tan, American Girl’s First Chinese American "Girl of the Year" Doll
The latest American Girl doll of the year is a Chinese American ski aficionado with a dog named Flurry.
10 of the Most Bizarre Retro Doll Features
From farting in bathtubs to demonic dolls that whisper, these retro playthings were unwelcome gifts under the tree.
Plastic Panic: 6 Toy Crazes That Erupted in Violence
Every so often, a hot toy comes around that seems to strip shoppers of their humanity and turn toy aisles into crime scenes.
Revisiting the Hulk Hands Craze of 2003
When Toy Biz released foam Hulk Hands in 2003, kids went into a violent frenzy. "He punched walls," one mother said of her son's behavior. "He punched furniture. He punched me. And when his 4-year-old friend, Lydia Cole, arrived, he punched her.”
Sort Your Dog Into a Hogwarts House With PetSmart's New Harry Potter Collection
PetSmart released a Harry Potter-themed collection of dog collars, toys, and clothes to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the franchise's film series.
The Haunted California Toys "R" Us That Hosted a Séance
At the supposedly haunted Toy "R" Us in Sunnyvale, California, employees reported mysterious chills and toys flying off the shelves.
The Toy Zone Wants to Pay Someone to Test Out Halo Nerf Blasters
You're never too old to play with Nerf guns, and now you can get paid to test out Nerf's new Halo blasters.
LEGO Is Working to Rid Its Toys of Perceived Gender Biases
Basically, the LEGO Group doesn’t think ‘LEGO for boys’ and ‘LEGO for girls’ should be separate categories.
This Custom LEGO Coffee Maker Makes Mornings More Playful
In this video, LEGO YouTuber Brick Science puts together a custom LEGO coffee maker that's both cool and functional.
These Happy Meal Concepts Inspired By Labyrinth, The Shining, and More Are an '80s Kid's Dream Come True
This line of '80s-inspired action figures and boxes from The Toy Zone imagines what Happy Meals for adults would look like.
7 Allegedly Haunted Dolls
From walking on their own two feet to populating an entire island, these dolls' creepy habits are anything but cuddly.
New LEGO Set Packs Four Super Mario 64 Levels Into One Question Mark Block
The new 'Super Mario 64' question mark block set from LEGO turns the classic video game into a tactile experience.
It Would Take a Lifetime to Solve This 12-Sided, 4800-Piece Rubik's Cube
Solving the Rubik's Cube-inspired Atlasminx puzzle from corenpuzzle would likely be a full-time job.
Check Out One of the Largest Star Wars LEGO Builds Ever Created
This sprawling model of scenes from 'The Force Awakens' may be the largest fanmade Star Wars LEGO build ever assembled.
11 Memorable ‘90s Toy Commercial Jingles
From the monster ballad stylings of 'Crossfire' to the sugary pop genius of Polly Pocket, here are some of the most memorable toy jingles from the '90s.
A Brief History of the Tamagotchi
What if a company created a toy that was so psychologically addictive that when it stopped working, the kid started crying? That's Tamagotchi.
7 Facts About Calico Critters
Calico Critters—or Sylvanian Families, as they're known outside North America—took the toy market by storm in the 1980s.
LEGO Is Working on an Eco-Friendly Brick Made From Recycled Plastic Bottles
Three years of product development has resulted in a brick that will hurt your foot just as effectively as a regular brick.
You're Gonna Need a Bigger Toy Chest: LEGO Version of Jaws's Orca Could Become a Reality
If a new design on LEGO Ideas gets enough votes, fans of 'Jaws' may soon be able to construct a miniature version of the Orca at home.