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fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

Pop Mart's Labubu doll frenzy drives huge revenue andprofit growth

Pop Mart's revenue rose 204% in the first half of 2025, driven by global demand for Labubu dolls.
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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'Sylvanian Families' toy firm in settlement talks with Kildare TikTok star over parody videos featuring Japanese company's dolls

Epoch Company sues Thea Von Engelbrechten for copyright infringement over her use of Sylvanian Families dolls in promotional videos.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

K-pop's biggest stars are showing off their blind box pulls and fueling the Labubu frenzy that's taking over South Korea

Labubu, a furry doll made by the Chinese toymaker Pop Mart, has gone viral this year, with K-pop stars influencing its popularity in South Korea.
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fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Mattel, OpenAI Sign Deal to Bring ChatGPT to 'Iconic' Toys | Entrepreneur

This partnership will bring AI-powered experiences to Mattel's iconic toy brands like Barbie and UNO, marking a new venture for both companies in innovation.
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fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

OpenAI and Barbie-maker Mattel team up to bring generative AI to toy-making and content creation | TechCrunch

Mattel and OpenAI are collaborating to integrate generative AI technology into the toy-making industry, focusing on safety and innovation.
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fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

145% vs. 30%: Hasbro exec breaks down how the 'pleasant surprise' of Monday's China deal changed the company's plans

Hasbro's strategy shifted significantly due to lower tariffs on Chinese imports, altering pricing and production plans.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

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.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

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.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months 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.
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fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

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.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

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

"Barbie was one of my favorite toys when I was a kid. Barbie and plush. Those were the things that I played with a lot. And so my journey, it's almost poetic. When people look at it, they think I planned it - but I didn't."
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fromLos Angeles Times
4 months 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.
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