Maddy, Senior Toy Correspondent for Maclean’s, explains the five reasons why Toys “R” Us is filing for bankruptcy.
Tag Archives: Toys
Why are children’s toys so boring?
Fidget spinners are just the latest dull, mind-numbing toy—a trend caused by economic forces, with consequences for kids
The lessons for investors in the hype and fall of Hatchimals
Hatchimals were supposed to drive Spin Master’s share price to new heights. It didn’t quite work out that way.
Barbie vs. Bratz epic legal battle nearing an end
Mattel and MGA’s court room allegations sound more Cold War than toy store
Amped up in toyland
The next generation of stilts and pogo sticks, tweaked to the extreme, acquire a whole new cool factor
Netflix for toys: Parents reclaim the living room
New startups are offering online rental services for the children market
Spinning a toy story
Mattel recalled millions of toys with paint containing elevated levels of lead
A house made entirely of Lego
Before James May could climb his Lego stairs, take his Lego shower, pat his Lego cat and sleep in his Lego bed, there were a few obstacles
Thanks Santa, a Pet Rock!?
Remember those? So 1975. Here with a list of other Christmas must-haves dating back to 1929.
Dora The Exploited?
A children’s favourite gets an unpopular makeover