Toy News

• Target shares sink 25% after company says high costs, inventory woes hit profits
  
  The big-box retailer said it saw a healthy customer, but a shift to experience-based purchases, such as toys for birthday parties and luggage for trips.
  CNBC.  Wednesday, 18 May 2022.
• Boy, 12, permanently excluded from school after he was caught with toy gun in McDonald's
  
  Pauline Pollard, 53, has slammed her son's school, Christ Church Secondary Academy in Yardley Wood, Birmingham, who was excluded after taking a toy gun into a local McDonalds.
  Daily Mail.  Sunday, 15 May 2022.
• Baby's toys left strewn across road after fleeing family caught up in Russian fire
  
  In this slow grinding war of artillery, the front lines move back and forth in a deadly dance - but on the outskirts of Kharkiv the Russians are in retreat.
  Sky News.  Thursday, 12 May 2022.
• New details emerge about manhunt for murder suspect and jail official
  
  Vicky White bought an AR-15 rifle, shotgun and men's clothes and also visited a sex-toy store, investigators say.
  CBS News.  Thursday, 12 May 2022.
• 3 Toys & Games Stocks to Watch Despite Industry Challenges
  
  The Zacks Toys - Games - Hobbies industry benefits from robust demand for sports toys, fashion dolls and accessories and STEM toys. Stocks like JAKK, MAT and HAS are well-positioned to tap the surge in demand.
  Zacks.  Tuesday, 10 May 2022.
• Hilarious gallery shows dogs in the MOST random situations
  
  Bored Panda picked out a selection of the most amusing viral images shared on Twitter account 'What Kind Of Dog Is This'. Among the snaps is one playing with a toy designed for babies.
  Daily Mail.  Tuesday, 10 May 2022.
• Hot Wheels launching first remote-controlled wheelchair toy
  
  Hot Wheels is launching its first remote-controlled wheelchair toy in partnership with Paralympic athlete Aaron "Wheelz" Fotheringham. The new toy is an effort to expand representation for children who use wheelchairs.
  CBS News.  Monday, 9 May 2022.
• Owner leaves dog tied to fire hydrant along with note in Wisconsin
  
  The dog, named "Baby Girl," was left with a bag filled with dog food, treats and toys.
  ABC News.  Saturday, 7 May 2022.
• Bob Iger, eBay, sports agent Rich Paul, Chernin Group team up to buy 25% stake in toy maker Funko
  
  A consortium including ex-Disney CEO Bob Iger, sports agent Rich Paul, eBay and the Chernin Group are taking a 25% stake in toy maker Funko.
  CNBC.  Thursday, 5 May 2022.
• Peterborough couple donate more than 100 cuddly toys won over 40 years
  
  The cuddly toys are being donated to a hospice to help them raise money.
  BBC News.  Thursday, 5 May 2022.
• Best Star Wars gifts 2022: Toys and gadgets for Padawans and Jedi Masters alike
  
  Everyone loves Star Wars. Okay, maybe not everyone, but if you don't know at least one devotee you must be living under a rock. In fact, the Lucasfilm
  Pocket Lint.  Wednesday, 4 May 2022.
• For Refugee Children From Ukraine, A Safe Place To Play
  
  A Blue Dot refugee support center in Brasov, Romania offers children toys, games and the chance to be just kids again.
  Forbes.  Monday, 2 May 2022.
• Chicago Customs agents at O'Hare seize over 700 fake IDs hidden in bags, toys
  
  From April 1 to April 15, Chicago U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 122 shipments containing 743 counterfeit United States driver's licenses from all over the U.S., customs officials said.
  ABC News.  Tuesday, 26 Apr 2022.
• Share Your Availability on Calendar for All Occasions
  
  This past Sunday, I went to my niece’s birthday. Her brother stole a toy that she was playing with at one point. I instinctively blurted out, “sharing is caring.” ...
  Entrepreneur.  Wednesday, 13 Apr 2022.
• Cuddly toy reviews used for headphones on Amazon
  
  Sellers are boosting ratings of electronics with reviews for completely different products, Which? finds.
  BBC News.  Thursday, 7 Apr 2022.

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