toys games and puzzles

Retailers celebrate inaugural National Unplugged Play Day

More than 115 stores nationwide hosted a play day event for the inaugural National Unplugged Play Day, held Sept. 29, 2018, and supported by Wikki Stix Co. Additionally, in-home play day kits were sent out... more »

Crazy for Kids’ Collectibles

Squishables. Fidget Spinners. Beanie Babies. Garbage Pail Kid Cards. What do they all have in common? At one point, they have become wildly popular as collectibles. In each case, what started out as a regular... more »

Crazy for Kids’ Collectibles

Kids’ squishable collectibles. Fidget Spinners. Beanie Babies. Garbage Pail Kid Cards. What do they all have in common? At one point, they have become wildly popular as collectibles. In each case, what started out as... more »

Pink Olive, Brooklyn

“There is something amazing that happens when you live your life in a place of appreciation and gratitude. Gift-giving becomes a gift in and of itself.” — Grace Kang, founder It would be easy to... more »

Game On

No category in the toy market is currently hotter than board games and puzzles. “Thanks to a great mix of both classic and new games, the board games and puzzles category is on the rise,”... more »

Young Inventor Challenge winners announced during Chicago Toy & Game Week

The winners of the 11th Annual Young Inventor Challenge, held annually as part of Chicago Toy and Game Week (ChiTAG), were announced at Navy Pier in early December. The competition invites girls and boys between... more »

Informative & Fun

No kid wants to unwrap a present and find socks. They want fun. Parents want educational and safe. They can both be satisfied with products from these four companies creating innovative and fun toys, games... more »

High-Tech Play

Technological advances are coming by leaps and bounds in the 21st century, and the toy world is no different. Parents want to feel good about the toys they purchase for their children by knowing products... more »

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Peking Handicraft released a new 2025 holiday collection adorned with pastel pinks and blues. 💕 The collection is reflective of a growing pastel colorway trend in holiday décor and draws on the soft hues and comforting vibes of retro design, but with an updated approach designed to feel contemporary. Read more about the collection here: giftshopmag.com/news/peking-handicraft-debuts-pastel-holiday-collection/Photo courtesy of Peking Handicraft Inc. ... See MoreSee Less
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