Toy News

• The autistic-friendly toy shop: 'We have got this'
  
  Retail worker Romilly, who is autistic, wants to create a comfortable space for other autistic people to shop in.
  BBC News.  Saturday, 31 Jul 2021.
• Andover the 'raunchiest place in Britain' after seeing biggest rise in sex toy sales during pandemic
  
  A poll of 1,500 towns and cities by online retailer Lovehoney found Andover - which sits on the edge of Salisbury Plain - had the biggest rise in sales of marital aids over the course of the pandemic.
  Daily Mail.  Friday, 30 Jul 2021.
• Authorities Reveal Cause Of Death For 4-Year-Old Boy Found In Toy Chest
  
  His death has been ruled accidental
  Daily Caller.  Thursday, 29 Jul 2021.
• Missing Utah boy, 4, is FOUND DEAD in his toy chest
  
  Missing Utah 4-year-old, Kache Wallis, was found dead in a toy chest in his room after being reported missing. His death has been ruled an accident due to asphyxiation.
  Daily Mail.  Thursday, 29 Jul 2021.
• Toy giant Mattel warns of higher prices as costs rise
  
  The Barbie maker's comments as it announced better than expected quarterly sales.
  BBC News.  Wednesday, 28 Jul 2021.
• Hasbro CEO expects robust demand to continue despite higher prices, toymaker's shares rise 11%
  
  Hasbro expects robust demand for toys to continue even though the company is hiking prices to offset increased shipping and other costs.
  CNBC.  Monday, 26 Jul 2021.
• Hasbro Had A Great Spring, But Headwinds Could Hurt Holiday Sales
  
  Hasbro wowed Wall Street with its second quarter results, but it faces holiday challenges that could make the toy game a lot tougher.
  Forbes.  Monday, 26 Jul 2021.
• Jill Duggar explains why she's freezing her son's stuffed animals and toys
  
  Jill Duggar gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at her attempt to help alleviate her son's allergies. The TLC star's four-year-old son is severely allergic to dust.
  Fox News.  Thursday, 22 Jul 2021.
• X-Rated Adult Toy Making Fun of Bezos' Rocket Ship Garners Cheeky Response From Elon Musk
  
  A PR pitch email was reportedly making its rounds on Tuesday offering adult toys shaped like Bezos' New Shepard rocket ship.
  Entrepreneur.  Wednesday, 21 Jul 2021.
• Hasbro whistleblower claims of CRT push through toy packaging; training says 6 month olds can be racist
  
  An employee working on a project for Hasbro blew the whistle on reported critical race theory training inside the toy and boardgame giant on "Hannity."
  Fox News.  Tuesday, 20 Jul 2021.
• Toymakers Create Their Dream Projects (but Ask for Money Upfront)
  
  Hoping to form stronger bonds with their fans, companies like Hasbro and Mattel are making once-in-a-lifetime toys through crowdfunding and other online strategies.
  New York Times.  Saturday, 17 Jul 2021.
• Lego tells Utah-based gun company to stop making pistols look like its toys
  
  The founder of the gun-control group Moms Demand Action drew attention to the product on last week, and called it "a recipe for disaster."
  ABC News.  Thursday, 15 Jul 2021.
• Lego to gunmaker: Stop making a gun that looks like our toys
  
  Culper Precision's "Block19" handgun is customized to look like it is made of Lego pieces.
  CBS News.  Wednesday, 14 Jul 2021.
• The New Lovevery Play Kits Take The Guesswork Out Of Toddler Playtime
  
  The subscription-based company makes finding age-appropriate toys and essentials for your little one a no-brainer.
  Forbes.  Thursday, 8 Jul 2021.
• Best Star Wars gifts 2021: Toys and gadgets for Padawans and Jedi Masters alike
  
  Everyone knows a Star Wars fan. At this point, the Lucasfilm space opera is so ubiquitous that it might be an elderly relative or a young greenhorn, but
  Pocket Lint.  Wednesday, 7 Jul 2021.

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