Economy Jul 11 How the toy industry is feeling the effects of Trump’s tariffs By William Brangham, Diane Lincoln Estes
Politics Jun 17 Toy maker challenges Trump’s tariffs before the Supreme Court for quick decision in long shot bid The company argues the president illegally imposed tariffs under an emergency powers law rather than getting approval from Congress. By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press
Arts Nov 10 Fans push baseball cards, Fisher-Price Corn Popper into toy Hall of Fame Cabbage Patch Kids and NERF foam toys also made the cut, but support for Barbie's boyfriend was not Kenough to make the list this year. By Associated Press
Arts Jul 21 6 things to know about Barbie as the new film sets box office records When Barbie debuted in 1959, she didn’t just make a splash. It was more like a boom, sending children and parents scurrying to possess this icon of femininity and setting off a decadeslong debate about beauty standards, gender roles, race… By Justin Stabley, Bella Isaacs-Thomas
Arts Jan 27 Why a world champion ‘speedcuber’ says the violin helped his success A University of Michigan student is one of the world’s foremost “speedcubers,” a person capable of quickly solving a Rubik’s Cube and he also is an accomplished violinist. By Mike Householder, Associated Press
Jan 12 Mattel makes Barbie taller in bid to sell dolls to younger children By Leanne Italie, Associated Press Love her or loathe her, Barbie has been transformed again. Continue reading
Nov 04 American Girl Dolls, Risk, sand make it to toy hall of fame By Associated Press The National Toy Hall of Fame has inducted American Girl Dolls and the strategy board game Risk, recognizing each for their influence on the toy industry. Also inducted Thursday was sand, which it calls perhaps the most universal and oldest… Continue reading
Feb 25 Mr. Potato Head gets new gender-neutral name By Joseph Pisani, Associated Press Hasbro said Mr. Potato Head, which has been around for about 70 years, needed a modern makeover. Continue reading
Dec 08 WATCH: First lady Melania Trump joins Toys for Tots Drive By Associated Press This is Melania Trump's fourth year in a row at the event. The First Lady chatted with children before helping Marines and children sort toys and make Christmas cards, which will be included with each gift for children. Continue reading
Sep 09 Yahtzee, Baby Nancy, My Little Pony up for Toy Hall of Fame By Associated Press The National Toy Hall of Fame has announced the 12 toys that are up for induction later this year. Continue reading