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Most-Viewed Articles (last 3 months)

1.New Toys
Eight toys new in 2026, from the first Hess Hauler truck and a hand-puppet Pikachu to Mark Rober's Crunchinator, with prices, ages, pros and cons...

10/4/2026


2.Toys In The News 8/18/2026
USA Today McDonald's Hello Kitty x Godzilla Happy Meal is here McDonald's menu adds the new Hello Kitty & Friends x Godzilla Happy Meal this week. See the toys, how to get one. ...

8/18/2026


3.Toys In The News 10/12/2026
Mattel Names Warner Bros. Discovery Veteran Catherine Wood GM and Global Head of Dolls Mattel has appointed Catherine Wood as General Manager and Global Head of Dolls, giving her responsibility for the long-term vision, global strategy, and business performance of Barbie, American Girl, Monster High, Polly Pocket, and the rest...

10/4/2026


4.Japanese toys
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10/4/2026


5.Starlux Games Brand Spotlight: The Glow-in-the-Dark Backyard Crew Brings Its Light to the Game Table
Starlux Games built its name on glowing backyard games. Its light-up board game, Enchanted Maze, puts a UV-eyed Hag on the kitchen table. Here’s what kids will love and what parents should know, with pros and cons for every game...

10/4/2026




Most-Viewed Articles (last 12 months)

1.New Toys
Eight toys new in 2026, from the first Hess Hauler truck and a hand-puppet Pikachu to Mark Rober's Crunchinator, with prices, ages, pros and cons...

10/4/2026


2.Toys In The News 4/1/2026
WRAL Why space crews bring a plush toy to orbit A floating plush toy might look like a fun gimmick, but as a zero-g indicator on missions like Artemis II, it marks the exact moment a... ...

4/2/2026


3.Toys In The News 12/2/2025
Forbes Why You Can’t Buy ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Toys This Christmas Where can you buy KPop Demon Hunters toys? If you cannot find them anywhere on the internet, there's a reason for that. . 1 day ago...

12/1/2025





Additional Articles (from most recent)

1.Who's Hiring in the Toy Industry: 40 Open Jobs at Mattel, Hasbro, Spin Master, LEGO, MGA and Funko (
40 open toy industry jobs at Mattel, Hasbro, Spin Master, Melissa & Doug, the LEGO Group, MGA and Funko, each linking to the official posting. Links checked Nov. 2, 2026...

11/1/2026


2.Mexico's All-Day School Phone Ban, ChatGPT Teen Limits, Meta Parent Alerts: Parenting News
Starting Nov. 3, students in Mexico's preschools through middle schools can't use phones during the school day, recess included. Plus OpenAI's new limits on weapons information for teens and Meta's parent alerts on Facebook and Messenger...

11/1/2026


3.Amazon v. CPSC: Who Has to Recall Unsafe Toys Sold on Amazon? Where the Case Stands
When a toy sold by a third-party seller on Amazon turns out to be dangerous, who has to recall it? CPSC says Amazon can be held responsible, and Amazon is challenging that in federal court. Here is where the case stands...

11/1/2026


4.What Toy Retailers Do on ToyDirectory.com
Since 1996, toy store owners and buyers have used ToyDirectory.com and TDmonthly to source manufacturers and suppliers, scout new product lines and follow daily toy industry news. Here is what they use, with a link to each...

11/1/2026


5.Oklahoma Ends Child Marriage, New Child-Death and Diabetes Laws; UK Teen Age Checks: Parenting News
Three Oklahoma laws affecting children take effect Nov. 1, 2026, including an end to marriage under 18 with no exceptions. Plus the UK regulator Ofcom named four age checks that could enforce the coming under-16 social media ban...

11/1/2026


6.Meet the Maker: South Beach Bubbles, the Award-Winning Bubble Maker Taking Giant Bubbles Into Winter
A 2026 Outdoor Toy of the Year win, a giant-bubble kit with stickers that change color in the cold, and a bubble game kids can play indoors. Here's what the Fort Lauderdale bubble maker has for the winter months...

11/1/2026


7.Best Toys for 6-Year-Olds 2026: 8 Screen-Free Picks for Builders, Game Night and Active Play
The best toys for 6-year-olds give them something to build, a game to play with the family and a reason to get outside. Here are eight screen-free picks from $12.99 to $34.97, with age grades, prices, safety notes, and pros and cons, tied to what AAP and CDC say kids this age are working on...

11/1/2026


8.New on ToyDirectory.com: Free Tools for Toy Makers, Buyers and Inventors
ToyDirectory.com's new free tools for the toy business: official market data, a CPSC recall tracker, a compliance checklist, free quote requests, licensing, awards, jobs, events and more...

11/1/2026


9.Tariff Refunds for Toy Importers: What the Freestyle World Class Action Means
On Oct. 8, the U.S. Court of International Trade certified a class action that could reach tens of thousands of importers still owed IEEPA tariff refunds. Here's what the court record and CBP's refund guidance say...

11/1/2026


10.Rocks, Mood Rings and Wooden Eggs: Why Museum and Gift Shops Should Watch the 2026 Toy Numbers
Teens and adults are driving toy growth, and almost every gift is planned ahead. That is good news for museum, zoo and gift shops...

11/1/2026


11.Arts & Crafts Are Up 20%: Corn Blocks, Make-Your-Own Body Cream and $7 Sensory Minis for Calm Play
Crafts are growing, sensory toys are booming, and the Nuremberg toy fair Spielwarenmesse named "Creative Mindfulness" a 2026 trend. Here is what Creativity for Kids, PlayMais and Sentosphere are putting on the shelf...

11/1/2026


12.Vanilla-Scented, Machine-Washable and Made in Spain: The Baby Doll Shelf in 2026 and the Tariff Math
Shoppers are trading up, and women and girls drive much of the toy growth. Here is how three doll makers set themselves apart: Corolle's dolls sorted by age, Paola Reina's Spanish factory and Adora's washable dolls, with the tariff picture for each...

11/1/2026


13.Hiring in the Toy Industry: 40 Open Jobs This Month
40 open jobs at Mattel, Hasbro, Spin Master, LEGO, MGA, Funko and Melissa & Doug, plus careers pages for seven more toy companies...

11/1/2026


14.New Toys
Eight toys new in 2026, from the first Hess Hauler truck and a hand-puppet Pikachu to Mark Rober's Crunchinator, with prices, ages, pros and cons...

10/4/2026


15.Japanese toys
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10/4/2026


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10/4/2026


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10/4/2026


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10/4/2026


19.Sponsor the New in ToyShow Email: How It Works
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10/4/2026


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10/4/2026


21.The TDmonthly Toy Testers' Pick: Official Rules
Enter your new toy in the 2026 TDmonthly Toy Testers' Pick, scored by a panel of 8 judges, including moms, kids and toy stores, for $95 per product by Friday, Nov 6, 2026...

10/4/2026


22.Best Toys Under $30 (2026)
Eleven in-stock toys under $30 for every age, from a baby DJ set to a LEGO water lily build, with prices checked Oct. 30, 2026...

10/4/2026


23.Great Eastern Entertainment Brand Spotlight: The Anime Plush Maker Behind Your Teen’s Naruto Shelf
Great Eastern Entertainment has made licensed anime merchandise since 1995. Its newest Naruto plush come as animal mascots, shoulder bags and poseable FigureKeys. Here’s what fans love and what parents should check, including age grades and price gaps...

10/4/2026


24.Best Toys Under $20 (2026)
Eleven in-stock toys under $20, from a clip-on jellyfish for newborns to a crystal-growing kit for 10-year-olds, with prices checked Oct. 28, 2026...

10/4/2026

 

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Aurora World makes plush toys and gifts for all ages. Its collections include Palm Pals, Eco Nation, Miyoni and Spudsters, along with licensed plush such as Peppa Pig and Snoopy...
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Kikkerland Design makes gifts, gadgets and home goods. Its play range includes arts and crafts, wind-up toys, puzzles and games, fidget toys and outdoor items, and it offers wholesale accounts...
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