Kids in Tampa, Florida have begun a great new initiative. They are repurposing stuffed animals to make toys for pets in shelters. A lot of families tend to simply throw out old stuffed animals. The 12-year-old Zach Hartman from Tampa … Continued
It took a while, but our plushies are still here. The toy market had to endure quite the challenge and it’s possible that it will also endure another one during the autumn and winter months. However, the world is learning … Continued
Many theme parks are closed due to the pandemic, but that’s also an opportunity. One of them is that stuffed animals can enjoy the rides. This is what Belmont Park in San Diego did a few days ago. The roller … Continued
The global outbreak means a lot of families have to stay at home for quite some time. This also reflects on a rise in toy sales all over the world. New data from the NPD Group shows that overall the … Continued
Lately it seems like there haven’t been much new toys out there. It feels like the toy industry is on a bit of a spring break. Or is it? Now, the big names are obviously still going strong. As are … Continued
For decades unicorns have been among the toy industry’s most favorite staples. But times are starting to change, if we look at the latest New York Toy Fair, The New York Times reports. According to the New York Times, llamas … Continued
Stuffed animals once again are taking a major role during stressful times. The coronavirus outbreak is certainly one of those times and plushies rise up. We’ve talked for years about the comforting effect stuffed animals have on people. Having a … Continued
We’ve said it numerous times before that stuffed animals are great companions, especially during tough moments. Right now it’s a tough situation for everyone. It can be scary for kids, so there’s an interesting new game that is conquering the … Continued
The Covid-19 global outbreak has put about half of the world’s population into some form of a lockdown or stay-at-home requirement. And toys are making bank on this fact. Latest data from the NPD Group’s Weekly Retail Tracking Service, quoted … Continued
The global lockdowns because of the outbreak means a lot of people are at home. Many of them are watching Disney+ and Baby Yoda gets even more popular. Hasbro says it already has an effect on its sales. They are … Continued