Toys; Games

4 Lessons From LEGO's Mastery of the Old and the New
Product Design

4 Lessons From LEGO's Mastery of the Old and the New

If you build your brand's legacy with the same excitement you get when presented with a simple set of LEGO bricks, you'll be celebrating success for decades to come.
Joey Coleman | 6 min read
How One of America's Most Beloved Toy Makers Rebounded From Near Death

How One of America's Most Beloved Toy Makers Rebounded From Near Death

Wham-O created the Frisbee, Slip 'N Slide and more. Then it fell into disrepair -- until a new leader came along.
Joe Keohane | 15+ min read
The Savvy Reason This Wooden Toy Car Company Works With Auto Suppliers and Designs Some of Its Own Tools

The Savvy Reason This Wooden Toy Car Company Works With Auto Suppliers and Designs Some of Its Own Tools

By focusing on it vision, Candylabs, which makes wooden toy cars, has been profitable from its start and has seen 40 percent year-over-year growth.
Linda Lacina | 9 min read
The Ken Doll Got a Makeover (and a Man Bun). Here's What it Teaches Us About Buzz.

The Ken Doll Got a Makeover (and a Man Bun). Here's What it Teaches Us About Buzz.

Mattel announced the most diverse lineup of Ken dolls in the line's history.
Entrepreneur Staff | 4 min read
The Classic Tamagotchi Is Coming Back for Its 20th Anniversary

The Classic Tamagotchi Is Coming Back for Its 20th Anniversary

The virtual pet key chain is reborn in a smaller form, but staying true to the original.
Matthew Humphries | 2 min read

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Check Out This Stellar Women of NASA Lego Set

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Think drones, robotics, and toys connected to family-friendly movies. Something else: Play-Doh is back!
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Connected Teddy Bears Leaked Kids' Voices Online

The supposedly private messages were even held for ransom.
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A growing movement called toys-to-life is the likely vehicle for bridging the toy-gaming divide.
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Amazon Launches STEM Toy Subscription for Kids
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Amazon Launches STEM Toy Subscription for Kids

The STEM Club Toy Subscription encourages kids to learn through play -- for $20 a month.
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Lego Replaces Long-Time CEO With Company's First Foreign Boss
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Lego Replaces Long-Time CEO With Company's First Foreign Boss

Briton Bali Padda, currently chief operations officer, will replace Jorgen Vig Knudstorp, who was the first chief executive from outside the Kristiansen clan, Denmark's richest family.
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Rubik's Cube Loses EU Trademark Fight Over Its Shape
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Rubik's Cube Loses EU Trademark Fight Over Its Shape

The toy, invented in 1974 by Hungarian Erno Rubik, is popular among young and old, with more than 350 million cubes sold worldwide.
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Hasbro and Indiegogo Want You to Design Their Newest Game
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Hasbro and Indiegogo Want You to Design Their Newest Game

An international competition offers the chance for a gaming enthusiast to have their original game idea turned into reality.
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Ponies and Princesses: Hasbro Launches Charm Offensive for Girls
Toys; Games

Ponies and Princesses: Hasbro Launches Charm Offensive for Girls

Having captivated boys with its 'Star Wars' figures, the toy company is turning to Disney Princesses and the launch of its first animated movie to arrest a five-quarter slump in sales of its toys for girls.
Reuters | 4 min read