toys

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 »

Loved meeting @schmistopher at @nichefair last weekend! Check out his children’s’ books and plush @straubjunior

Loved meeting @schmistopher at @nichefair last weekend! Check out his children’s’ books and plush @straubjunior 😄 • #modernretailer #shopsmall #shoplocal #cleveland #entrepreneur #fashiondesigner #projectrunway #retail #specialtyretailer #toys #plush #childrensbooks 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 »

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 »

Hoot Company Debuts with original, high-quality toys that inspire imagination through play

Hoot Company, a new kind of toy company that creates original, high-quality toys and books, is making its introduction at The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market (Bldg. 3, Fl. 3, Booth #404). Hoot... more »

Aurora World inks leasing deal with Precious Moments

Aurora World, a leading supplier of affordable, high quality gift products, has signed a licensing deal with Precious Moments, known worldwide for its heartwarming figurines of teardrop-eyed children, created to convey messages of loving, caring... more »

Nat & Jules by DEMDACO introduces Princess of Beverly Hills

DEMDACO, the Leawood, Kansas-based design firm specializing in gift and home décor products, is introducing a glamorous new pooch to its Nat & Jules brand of children’s plush toys and gifts.Princess of Beverly Hills is... more »

Give Kids The Gift of Pride And Joy With Every Make2Play Toy They Build

Ever wonder what the toy market would be like if kids, not adults, made them? Well, one clever 10-year-old from Portugal did just that. Lucky for him that his dad runs a design and toy... more »