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Mindful Play: WerkShoppe’s colorful, creative puzzles

Puzzles gained popularity during the 2020 pandemic and are not going away anytime soon. “What we are seeing and hearing is that... more »

ToyFest 2025 wraps up, celebrates the thriving toy industry

ToyFest concluded its 63rd exhibition and 12th year in Las Vegas, held at the World Market Center. Toy & Gift Stores from across the United States attended the Las Vegas Show including stores from 40... more »

Aurora World acquires license to distribute WubbaNub products

Aurora World, a leader in the plush toy industry, acquired the exclusive license to manufacture and distribute WubbaNub products. With this new licensing agreement, Aurora World will take over the production and distribution of the... more »

Beyond the Cuddle: Guide to the growing plush market

No matter how old you are or where you grew up, chances are you had a favorite plush toy as a child — and that favorite plush was likely more than a toy; it became... more »

OneCoast partners with new brands Motif Mints, Cuddle + Kind

OneCoast partnered with two vendors to complete its 2025 vendor package. Motif Mints and cuddle + kind will be joining OneCoast effective Dec. 2. Both brands bring a unique product niche and new opportunities for... more »

TableTopics celebrates 20 years

TableTopics, the award-winning line of conversation starters, is celebrating 20 years and millions of great conversations. Founded in 2004, TableTopics conversation starters are an idea that... more »

Mud Pie launches new collection of plush toys, gifts

Mud Pie debuts a new assortment of plush toys and gifts for the Spring/Summer 2025 season. The collection, which is available for purchase today, features more than 60 charming new characters, each with their own... more »

Smooth Sailing: Boat Day Essentials

Recreational boating gained popularity during the COVID pandemic and has remained popular. According to the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), recreational boating saw a 35% increase in annual economic activity between 2018 and 2023, from... more »