A trade show for toys, most of which are made in China, showcased an industry, underneath the fun, rattled by President Trump’s higher tariffs.
Category: Toys
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Meet Lamb Chop, America’s Hottest Dog Toy
Beloved by generations of children as a famous TV puppet, the plush lamb has now earned elite status among an unlikely fan base: dogs.
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A History of Holiday It Toys
A look back at 70-plus years of gadgetry, innovation and Mr. Potato Head.
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A History of Holiday It Toys
A look back at 70-plus years of gadgetry, innovation and Mr. Potato Head.
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Mattel Mistakenly Lists Porn Site on Packaging for ‘Wicked’ Dolls
The site has a similar address to one that promotes a film adaptation of the hit musical. The toymaker apologized for the “unfortunate error.”
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T.I. and Tiny Awarded $71 Million Over L.O.L. Dolls’ Likeness to R&B Group
A jury found that the toy giant MGA Entertainment had violated the musicians’ intellectual property rights with its L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. dolls.
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Malls Add Entertainment From Nerf and Mattel to Draw Customers
Landlords are turning to companies like Hasbro and Mattel for some fun and games in “retailtainment.”
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He Bought a (Miniature) Zoo
The painter Walton Ford has amassed dozens of vintage German animal figurines.
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Remo Saraceni, 89, Dies; Inventor of the Walking Piano Seen in ‘Big’
His keyboard, which became famous after Tom Hanks melodiously hopped on it, displayed Mr. Saraceni’s vision of technology powered by “people energy.”