“Playmakers,” reviewed: The race to give every child a toy

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2026/02/16/playmakers-the-jewish-entrepreneurs-who-created-the-toy-industry-in-america-michael-kimmel-book-review

#HackerNews #Playmakers #ToyIndustry #ChildrensToys #Entrepreneurship #BookReview

Mattel Launches Mattel Brick Shop: Expanding Play Into New Dimensions

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://stopmotionmagazine.com/mattel-brick-shop-hot-wheels-building-sets/

The Javits Center's annual NY Toy Fair is the best! Especially if you're a parenting and family blogger always looking for new toys and games! #ToyFairLife #NewYork #MomBlogger #ToyFairLife #ToyFair #ToyFairNewYork #ToyFairNY #Toys #ToyNews #TFNY #ToyIndustry #ToyCommunity #ToyShow #ToyManufacturer

https://themintchipmama.com/2025/03/13/toy-fair-2025/

Abortion Rights Activist Barbie, where are you?

#barbie #barbiethemovie #barbiemovie #ken #culturewars #equalrights #abortionrights #genderequality #gender #equality #votingrights #voters #dolls #toys #toyindustry #brands #movies #brandreputation

https://www.triplepundit.com/story/2023/barbie-movie-gender-culture-wars/779886

The "kiddult" segment (18+) represented 14% or $5.7B of US toy industry sales for the 12 months ending in September 2022.

"And even as the pandemic's threat ebbs, toy makers... see adults' interest in playthings as long-lasting and are creating new products, services and websites aimed for the older group."

Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-12-19/not-just-for-kids-toymakers-aim-more-products-at-grown-ups

#toys #collectors #toyindustry #kiddults

What's your fondest toy memory from your childhood?

"Kidults, who tend to spend more on toys, have a great fondness for cartoons, superheroes and collectibles that remind them of their childhood." https://www.cnbc.com/2022/12/19/kidults-biggest-sales-driver-toy-industry.html

#toys #collectors #toyindustry #80skid #90skid