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European startups
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Toy companies grapple with raising prices due to Trump's tariffs on China

Increasing tariffs could lead to a 15-20% price hike on toys from China, affecting U.S. consumers' purchasing decisions.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Retailers Fear Toy Shortages at Christmas as Tariffs Freeze Supply Chain

Trump's tariffs are threatening holiday product availability and increasing prices.
Supply chain disruptions may lead to toy shortages for Christmas.
Retailers fear financial loss due to increased import costs.
Businesses are consulting lawyers due to potential bankruptcy caused by tariffs.
fromwww.bostonherald.com
3 days ago
NYC parents

Mattel considers price hikes in response to tariffs after Trump says kids don't need a lot of dolls

Mattel may raise U.S. toy prices due to tariffs on Chinese imports, impacting both the company and consumers.
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago
Parenting

Unfortunately, You Have to Hand It to Trump on That "30 Dolls" Thing

Trump suggests fewer toys might be better for families due to upcoming shortages, showing a disconnect from the economic struggles of everyday Americans.
fromScary Mommy
1 week ago
US politics

Toy Companies Brace For An Uncertain Holiday Season As China Tariffs Loom

Trump's heavy-tariff policy could lead to higher prices and a potential toy shortage during the holiday season.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago
US politics

Trump Treasury Chief Rips Quite Snarky' Reporter Who Dared to Ask Trump What He'd Say to Little Girls About Dolls

Trump dismissed tariff impacts on consumers, suggesting children might have fewer but more valuable dolls as a result.
European startups
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Toy companies grapple with raising prices due to Trump's tariffs on China

Increasing tariffs could lead to a 15-20% price hike on toys from China, affecting U.S. consumers' purchasing decisions.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Retailers Fear Toy Shortages at Christmas as Tariffs Freeze Supply Chain

Trump's tariffs are threatening holiday product availability and increasing prices.
Supply chain disruptions may lead to toy shortages for Christmas.
Retailers fear financial loss due to increased import costs.
Businesses are consulting lawyers due to potential bankruptcy caused by tariffs.
fromwww.bostonherald.com
3 days ago
NYC parents

Mattel considers price hikes in response to tariffs after Trump says kids don't need a lot of dolls

Mattel may raise U.S. toy prices due to tariffs on Chinese imports, impacting both the company and consumers.
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago
Parenting

Unfortunately, You Have to Hand It to Trump on That "30 Dolls" Thing

Trump suggests fewer toys might be better for families due to upcoming shortages, showing a disconnect from the economic struggles of everyday Americans.
fromScary Mommy
1 week ago
US politics

Toy Companies Brace For An Uncertain Holiday Season As China Tariffs Loom

Trump's heavy-tariff policy could lead to higher prices and a potential toy shortage during the holiday season.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago
US politics

Trump Treasury Chief Rips Quite Snarky' Reporter Who Dared to Ask Trump What He'd Say to Little Girls About Dolls

Trump dismissed tariff impacts on consumers, suggesting children might have fewer but more valuable dolls as a result.
more#tariffs
fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago
Tech industry

Trump says American kids will be fine with fewer dolls, but the toy industry is bracing for a 'nuclear bomb'

Trump's tariffs threaten to disrupt the toy industry, significantly affecting supply chains and pricing in the upcoming holiday season.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
Parenting

Build-A-Bear's CEO understands that adults want cute, fluffy toys too

Build-A-Bear's success is driven by nostalgia, marketing, and the embrace of plush toys by Gen Z and millennials.
#mattel
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago
LA Lakers

LeBron James is plastic, it's fantastic: Mattel unveils Ken doll modeled after Lakers star

LeBron James becomes the first male athlete with a Ken doll, symbolizing positive role modeling for youth.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Video games

How toys for adults became a $7+ billion US industry

Adults are the fastest-growing demographic in the toy buying market, spending significantly on toys for themselves.
fromKotaku
5 months ago
Video games

Auntie Em! Wicked Barbie Boxes Send People To Hardcore Porn Site

A mix-up in URLs on Barbie dolls led to directing customers to a porn site instead of the intended Wicked movie site.
LA Lakers
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

LeBron James is plastic, it's fantastic: Mattel unveils Ken doll modeled after Lakers star

LeBron James becomes the first male athlete with a Ken doll, symbolizing positive role modeling for youth.
fromKotaku
5 months ago
Video games

Auntie Em! Wicked Barbie Boxes Send People To Hardcore Porn Site

A mix-up in URLs on Barbie dolls led to directing customers to a porn site instead of the intended Wicked movie site.
more#mattel
#lego
Board games
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Grown-ups are buying more toys than preschoolers - to the tune of $1 billion

The pandemic has sparked a surge in adult participation in Lego building, leading to the emergence of a 'kidult' phenomenon.
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago
Startup companies

How Lego built itself into a nearly inflation-proof toy company

Lego's diverse product range and strategic partnerships have enabled it to thrive in a challenging economic environment, showing remarkable resilience against inflation.
Board games
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Grown-ups are buying more toys than preschoolers - to the tune of $1 billion

The pandemic has sparked a surge in adult participation in Lego building, leading to the emergence of a 'kidult' phenomenon.
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago
Startup companies

How Lego built itself into a nearly inflation-proof toy company

Lego's diverse product range and strategic partnerships have enabled it to thrive in a challenging economic environment, showing remarkable resilience against inflation.
more#lego
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago
US news

My Little Pony, Transformers, Phase 10 join the National Toy Hall of Fame

The National Toy Hall of Fame inducted My Little Pony, Phase 10, and Transformers, honoring toys with lasting cultural significance and broad appeal.
fromEngadget
8 months ago
NYC food

The latest Tamagotchi is made with real eggs

Bandai's new Original Tamagotchi Celebration aligns with eco-friendly themes by using recycled egg shells in its design.
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