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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.”

PetSmart released a Harry Potter-themed collection of dog collars, toys, and clothes to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the franchise's film series.

According to one medium, the toy store was haunted by the spirit of a lovelorn farmhand.

At the supposedly haunted Toy "R" Us in Sunnyvale, California, employees reported mysterious chills and toys flying off the shelves.

Fatima (left) and Shaika (right), high-aspiring, LEGO-loving sisters in the United Arab Emirates.

Basically, the LEGO Group doesn’t think ‘LEGO for boys’ and ‘LEGO for girls’ should be separate categories.

In this video, LEGO YouTuber Brick Science puts together a custom LEGO coffee maker that's both cool and functional.

From walking on their own two feet to populating an entire island, these dolls' creepy habits are anything but cuddly.

The new 'Super Mario 64' question mark block set from LEGO turns the classic video game into a tactile experience.

This sprawling model of scenes from 'The Force Awakens' may be the largest fanmade Star Wars LEGO build ever assembled.

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.

What if a company created a toy that was so psychologically addictive that when it stopped working, the kid started crying? That's Tamagotchi.

Calico Critters—or Sylvanian Families, as they're known outside North America—took the toy market by storm in the 1980s.

LEGO is hoping to build on its environmental commitment with bricks made from recycled plastic.

Three years of product development has resulted in a brick that will hurt your foot just as effectively as a regular brick.

The kid in you is getting excited just looking at this picture.

That famous Toys "R" Us jingle that you can hum from memory? One of the world's most successful authors helped write it.

If your kids are playing with LEGO pieces every day, those bricks are probably due for a deep clean.

This candy-shooting gun from 1965 has to be one of the more questionable dispensers PEZ has ever produced.

LEGO's latest Everyone Is Awesome set was designed specifically for Pride Month and commemorates the LGBTQIA+ community.

Just turning one row of the Guinness World Record holder for the largest Rubik's Cube on Earth is a serious feat.

LEGO thefts have French police on high alert.

LEGO-related crimes are on the uptick, including a group from Poland said to be visiting France for the express purpose of swiping LEGO playsets to sell on the black brick market.

We spoke with three LEGO designers about the ins and outs of the job, including the rigorous quality control process, their all-time favorite sets, and their unique workspace.

After 'Star Wars,' toy company Kenner thought they had another sci-fi hit with 'Alien.' No one seemed to consider the problem of selling toys for a film that could have gotten an X rating.