‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings’ author Maya Angelou has landed a well-earned a spot in Mattel’s most prestigious Barbie collection.

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From virtual toy drives to holiday cards for a cause, here are some of the best charities to support this Christmas.
If you had your heart set on a sold-out LEGO set, you can now sign up to receive email alerts regarding its availability.
LEGO sets are purchased around the world, but their price varies greatly depending on where the buyer lives.
Andrew Scott’s unforgettable performance in Phoebe Waller-Bridge's 'Fleabag' warrants a LEGO portrait or two.
Iron filings don’t seem like obvious playthings. They’re extremely unpleasant if swallowed, can cause great harm to the eyes, and are best not inhaled. Yet they are at the core of one of the world’s best-loved toys: Wooly Willy.
The substance that would become Play-Doh actually began its life as a wallpaper cleaner. Join us as we take a brief look back at some early cans and playsets.
This season’s ‘Día de Muertos’ Barbie doll promises to be the crown jewel of every Barbie collection.
There are homemade arcade claws, pinball machines, lava lamps, slime, hand-crank flashlights, and so much more.
Earlier this year, American Girl asked kids to nominate people they know who have risked their lives and served their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic for its Heroes With Heart contest.
The 3622-piece LEGO grand piano set comes with an adjustable bench, movable pedals, and 25 keys you can really play.
Brick Astley has all the ’80s swagger of Rick Astley, but with tiny, cylindrical hands and hardly any neck.
Plenty of the toys and games you loved as a kid in the '80s and '90s are still being sold today. Check out what's available.
The 8-inch figure made by NECA sports the fitness guru's trademark tank top, shorts, and white sneakers. Deal-a-Meal cards not included.
If you grew up in the '90s, you probably remember the Tamagotchi, the egg-shaped keychain toy that beeped, ate, and pooped.
The Care Bears were the result of Kenner wanting a unique teddy bear and American Greetings looking for a greeting card you could hug.
The dysfunctional Rose family from 'Schitt's Creek' is being immortalized in Funko form, including a chase figure of David Rose in Amish garb.
From carnival rides to iconic architecture to toys, here are 12 unusual marriages involving nonhuman partners.
Bop It, the popular kid's toy, started out as something called Remote Out-of-Control that required players to pull, twist, or bop it. The last one stuck.
The towering boy wizard stands at an impressive 18 inches tall, making him a formidable adversary for the 4-inch Voldemort.
You can now own Funko Pop! dolls of The Child (a.k.a. Baby Yoda) holding a cup, hovering in his crib, and eating a frog.
If you’re a Star Wars ship aficionado, you’ll know the A-Wing is one of the most important parts of the Rebel fleet.