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Every holiday season, the trendy toys sell out fast, so it’s always smart to buy the most in-demand ones early. That’s especially true in 2025, with prices and stock continuing to fluctuate after ...

Looking to boost sales this holiday season, Toys "R" Us is once again opening new stores. The toy retailer announced on Oct. 16 it will open more than 30 locations in the U.S. for the winter holiday ...

Competition is heating up, with Mattel and OpenAI expected to launch a product for kids this year. Kids have always played with and talked to stuffed animals. But now their toys can talk back, thanks ...

What is Monsuno, and How Do You Play It? Monsuno, like Bakugan, uses miniature toys and cards to play the game. Bakugan uses mini spheres that can transform into monsters, whereas Monsuno uses ...

Erick Massoto is a Brazilian writer who's always loved film and TV and loves finding connections between them. That's why he supports double features, especially if they are of a modern film paired ...

Brad Peyton will write, direct and produce the pic for toy maker Spin Master. By Etan Vlessing Canada Bureau Chief Spin Master Entertainment has tapped Brad Peyton to write, direct and produce a live ...