A generation of kids got their first taste of freedom on the Big Wheel. It almost didn't survive the whims of corporate America.

Kids' toys get germy. Cleaning pros explain how to safely disinfect toys so they're ready for the playroom again in no time.

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You’re cleaning out a closet or a storage bin and you spot that old plastic tote labeled “Beanie Babies.” Part of you wants ...

A "Kumamoto Station Gacha" machine offers a new travel attraction. (Photo courtesy of JR Kyushu's Kumamoto branch) KUMAMOTO -- A limited-edition capsule toy machine called the "Kumamoto Station Gacha" ...

OCEANSIDE, Calif — Why bring your own toys to the beach when you could just borrow a toy? In September 2025, a wooden toy box was installed in Oceanside on The Strand, south of the children's ...

There is no equivalent term in the toy industry to “fast fashion,” but there should be. The cost of producing toys has been on a long-term decline, making it easier than ever for parents in rich ...

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A large-scale Brazilian study found dangerous levels of toxic metals in popular children’s toys, with barium and lead topping the list. Researchers used sophisticated lab methods to identify 21 ...

The chatter left startled adults unsure whether they heard correctly. Testers warned that interactive toys like this one could allow children to stray into inappropriate exchanges. By Mark Walker ...