Mable, Mable, Set the table, Don’t forget the salt, Vinegar, Mustard, Pepper! At least when I was a 6-year-old boy, jumping rope was a thing that girls mastered with an ease that still mystifies me. There I would be, in a line with other little kids, waiting my turn as the two big girls, one […]
Mable, Mable, Set the table, Don’t forget the salt, Vinegar, Mustard, Pepper! At least when I was a 6-year-old boy, jumping rope was a thing that girls mastered with an ease that still mystifies me. There I would be, in a line with other little kids, waiting my turn as the two big girls, one […]
I have been writing quite a bit about play lately, and it occurred to me that I needed some synonyms for that word. The use of the same word over and over in an article can get monotonous and even irritating. So, I decided to find a suitable synonym for the verb form of play. […]
Throughout history, there have always been worried parents, dubious “older people,” and social critics who have looked down their noses at the latest fads. They shake their metaphorical (and sometimes physical) fingers and bemoan, the fate of the nation if not mankind. We have gone through a number of fads in recent decades, from Hip […]
Dancing Dolls pinball machine. The Strong, Rochester, New York. Pinball is a game that dates back nearly a century, with many companies in the industry rising and falling and designers creating icons of the ever-evolving superstar of non-digital gaming. The Strong museum’s Pinball Playfields exhibit showcases some of the finest machines that the industry has […]
ToyNews is taking a short break for Christmas and New Year, but rest assured, we’ll be back on 4 January, powered up by a diet of Quality Street and mince pies and raring to go. Thank you all for supporting ToyNews this year, and for welcoming me in my new role as Digital Editor. I […]
Tessa Clayton 2 days ago Highlight, Product Development 354 Views Ahead of the release of the HBO Max documentary Beanie Mania, Chicago-based TY Inc., the largest manufacturer of soft toys in the world best known for Beanie Babies, has created a BEANIE BELLY. A new shape […]
Mookie Toys has announced the reinstatement of its long-standing partnership with Ecoiffier. Mookie Toys has been working with Ecoiffier for over 30 years; however, over the last three years the collaboration has been limited, with Mookie Toys operating as a distributer for Ecoiffier’s summer and garden ranges. From 2022, Mookie Toys will once again represent the […]
After 40 years as Orchard Toys’ Agent for the North of England, Peter Neate is retiring. Peter commented: “I have to say, Orchard have always been a pleasure to work for. They were the first agency I took on and the last one I still had. For me, the greatest asset working with Orchard was […]
Jazwares has announced the launch of Squishmallows on Roblox, the popular 3D gaming and experiences platform. Developed in-house, the Squishmallows game is the ultimate social virtual world where fans can collect Squishmallows virtual plush, hang out with friends in an ultra-cool and colourful world, compete in fun minigames, and customise their very own Squishmallows-themed home. […]